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InspeCity

Space Tech (Satellite Servicing)Thane, India

IIT-Bombay-incubated space-tech startup developing in-space servicing, assembly and manufacturing (ISAM) technologies to extend satellite lifespans and address space debris. InspeCity is building VEDA, an autonomous in-space servicing architecture, on a stack of propulsion (GITA), sensing (CHAKSU), robotics (RAMA) and docking/refuelling (SPARSH) modules. Founded in 2022 by Arindrajit Chowdhury and Tausif Shaikh.

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2022Founded
Space Tech(Satellite Servicing)Sector
Aug 2026Latest coverage

Funding

InspeCity has raised $18M across 3 disclosed rounds.

$18MRaised
$11MLatest round
3Events
RoundAug 2026reported
$11M
InvestorsSpeciale Invest, Ashish Kacholia, Antler Elevate, Antler India, Manish Gandhi, Shastra VC
ValuationNot disclosed
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Aug 2026Round$11MSpeciale Invest, Ashish Kacholia, Antler Elevate, Antler India, Manish Gandhi, Shastra VC Not disclosed
May 2026Round$6MAshish Kacholia, Speciale Invest, Shastra VC, Antler India, DeVC, MGF-Kavachh, Anicut Capital Not disclosed
2023Round$2MSpeciale Invest, Antler India, Matrix DeVC, Veda VC, SINE IIT-Bombay Not disclosed

Investor roster

Every disclosed backer and how often they've written a cheque — repeat names are the strongest conviction signal on the cap table.

Latest leadSpeciale Invest3 rounds · since 2023
Antler India3 rounds · since 2023
Ashish Kacholia2 rounds · since 2026
Shastra VC2 rounds · since 2026
Anicut Capital1 round · 2026
Antler Elevate1 round · 2026
DeVC1 round · 2026
Manish Gandhi1 round · 2026
MGF-Kavachh1 round · 2026
Matrix DeVC1 round · 2023
SINE IIT-Bombay1 round · 2023
Veda VC1 round · 2023
Aggregated automatically from the disclosed rounds above.

Leadership

ACArindrajit ChowdhuryCo-founder · CEOTSTausif ShaikhCo-founder · CTO

The InspeCity journey

2022 · founded
InspeCity founded and incubated at SINE, IIT Bombay, by Arindrajit Chowdhury and Tausif Shaikh to build in-space servicing, assembly and manufacturing (ISAM) technologies. ↗
2023 · funding
Round — $2M at Not disclosed, led by Speciale Invest.
May 2026 · funding
Round — $6M at Not disclosed, led by Ashish Kacholia.
Aug 2026 · funding
Round — $11M at Not disclosed, led by Speciale Invest.
Aug 2026 · milestone
Outlined a roadmap of four in-orbit missions (RIG-X, VEDA-X, SAMA-X) over 12–18 months to validate propulsion, sensing, robotics, docking and refuelling in space; has won contracts under India's iDEX defence programme and formed partnership ↗

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Latest on InspeCity

Funding
InspeCity Raises ₹100 Crore in Pre-Series A Co-Led by Speciale Invest and Ashish Kacholia for Satellite Servicing
27 AUG 2026 · 6 MIN READ

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Frequently Asked

What is InspeCity?

IIT-Bombay-incubated space-tech startup developing in-space servicing, assembly and manufacturing (ISAM) technologies to extend satellite lifespans and address space debris. InspeCity is building VEDA, an autonomous in-space servicing architecture, on a stack of propulsion (GITA), sensing (CHAKSU), robotics (RAMA) and docking/refuelling (SPARSH) modules. Founded in 2022 by Arindrajit Chowdhury and Tausif Shaikh.

Who founded InspeCity?

InspeCity is associated with Arindrajit Chowdhury, Tausif Shaikh.

How much funding has InspeCity raised?

InspeCity has raised $18M across 3 disclosed rounds. The most recent was a $11M round in Aug 2026.

Who are InspeCity's investors?

Disclosed investors in InspeCity include Speciale Invest, Ashish Kacholia, Antler Elevate, Antler India, Manish Gandhi, Shastra VC, DeVC, MGF-Kavachh, Anicut Capital, Matrix DeVC, Veda VC, SINE IIT-Bombay.

What is InspeCity's valuation?

InspeCity was last reported at Not disclosed, at the time of its round in Aug 2026.

What is the latest news on InspeCity?

The most recent StartupFox coverage is “InspeCity Raises ₹100 Crore in Pre-Series A Co-Led by Speciale Invest and Ashish Kacholia for Satellite Servicing” (27 August 2026). All stories are listed on this page.