Defence Startup Raphe mPhibr Secures Record $100 Million Funding Round

Drone and aerospace technology company Raphe mPhibr has raised $100 million in its latest funding round, led by General Catalyst. The round also saw continued support from existing investors Amal Parikh, Think Investments, and several high-net-worth family offices. This marks the largest private funding round ever for an Indian aerospace startup, bringing the company's total capital raised to $145 million.

Expanding Global Footprint and Strategic Vision

With growing international interest from Paris, Dubai, and London, Raphe mPhibr is positioning itself as a key contributor to the global aerospace and defence supply chain.

The newly raised capital will be used to scale manufacturing, enhance R&D efforts, and deepen domestic and international partnerships.

About Raphe mPhibr

Founded in 2016 by Vikash Mishra, Vivek Mishra, and Nitin Katiyar, Raphe mPhibr has established itself as a leader in designing and manufacturing drones, autonomous aircraft systems, and military-grade avionics.

Raphe mPhibr has built strong alliances with global aerospace giants such as Dassault Systèmes, HENSOLDT, and Safran Electronics & Defence. Its integration of platforms like Dassault’s 3DEXPERIENCE underscores its commitment to delivering sovereign, scalable, and export-ready engineering solutions

Operating from its Noida-based facility, the company boasts complete in-house capabilities—including design, simulation, metal and composite processing, engine development, and advanced electronics manufacturing—positioning it as one of India’s few full-spectrum aerospace companies.

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Raphe Product Lines

Raphe mPhibr’s product lineup includes:

• mR10 – Operational drone swarm
• mR20 – High-altitude logistics drone
• Bharat – Surveillance drone
• X8 – Maritime patrol platform

The company also claims credit for developing India’s first indigenous military-grade autopilot system and a lightweight internal combustion engine purpose-built for UAVs.

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