Drone maker Raphe mPhibr secures $100 million to expand aircraft design and manufacturing in India, led by General Catalyst with participation from other investors.

Jun 26, 2025•20 days ago

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$100 Million

NoidaAerospaceManufacturing

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Think InvestmentsAmal ParikhGeneral Catalyst

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Indian drone startup Raphe mPhibr has raised $100 million in a funding round led by General Catalyst. This is the largest private funding round raised by an Indian company in the drone industry to date. The funding will be used to expand aircraft design and manufacturing capabilities. Raphe mPhibr’s total capital raised now stands at $145 million.

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Raphe mPhibr

Location

Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India

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Raphe mPhibr is an Indian drone startup focused on aircraft design and manufacturing. Founded in 2016, it aims to redefine engineering-led manufacturing across various critical applications. The company has logged over 1 million kilometers of flight and developed India's first indigenous military-grade autopilot and lightweight internal combustion engine.

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Drone maker Raphe mPhibr secures $100 million to expand aircraft design and manufacturing in India, led by General Catalyst with participation from other investors.

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