TechCrunch Startup News Indian drone startup Raphe mPhibr raises $100M as military UAV demand soars
Jun 27, 2025
An Indian drone startup has just secured a whopping $100 million in funding to enhance its military capabilities. This investment aims to ramp up research and production of drones for battlefield and border surveillance applications. With a focus on indigenous technology, the company is poised for significant expansion both locally and internationally. Exciting times ahead as demand for military UAVs skyrockets!
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Rafium Fiber Boosts India's Drone Tech
- Indian startup Rafium Fiber raises $100M to boost drone R&D and local production amid rising military UAV demand.
- Its drones serve various operations, including surveillance, logistics, and swarm tactics for Indian defense forces.
Drone Spending Surges Post Conflict
- The India-Pakistan war escalated drone spending in India to $470M over 12-14 months.
- Drones are critical even with advanced military assets like jets and missiles.
Founders' Journey from US to India
- The Mishra brothers founded Rafium Fiber after studying in the U.S., focusing initially on understanding defense troops' needs.
- They started with multicopters then expanded to fixed-wing and VTOL drones tailored for Indian terrain and operations.