Zuppa Raises INR 5 Cr to Scale its Kamikaze Drone Ajeet
The drones are deployed by the Indian Army at multiple locations
Drone company Zuppa has raised ₹5 Crores in strategic funding to scale the development of its Ajeet Mini drones.
The funds will be used to expand ZUPPA’s channel partner network and improve the availability of its DJI-equivalent Ajeet Series of drones.
Recently validated by the Indian Army at multiple locations—including high-altitude zones above 11,000 feet—the Ajeet Mini is India’s first indigenous kamikaze/micro-armed drone platform.
Designed as a direct replacement for DJI drones, it strengthens India’s Atmanirbhar Bharat vision by reducing reliance on foreign hardware and minimizing cybersecurity vulnerabilities.
According to the company, it is among the only seven companies globally—and the sole Indian player—with proprietary autopilot systems built on its patented Disseminated Parallel Control Computing in Real Time (DPCC) architecture.
This cutting-edge cyber-physical stack powers the company’s flagship Ajeet Series drone platforms, which offer India a secure and scalable alternative to foreign-origin drones.
The investment comes from Sangam Talks founder Rahul Devan. It is part of a larger bridge round of ₹10 crore that ZUPPA is currently raising, which is expected to close on May 31, 2025.
“India must future-proof its defence capabilities through homegrown, cyber-resilient technologies. Zuppa’s Ajeet Mini and NavGati autopilot stack represent that future. I’m excited to support this mission,” Rahul Devan, Founder of Sangam Talks, said.
