TakeMe2Space, a SpaceTech startup, has secured Rs 5.5 crore in a pre-seed funding round led by Seafund, with participation from Blume Ventures, Artha Venture Fund, AC Ventures, and several angel investors.
Founded in 2024 by Ronak Kumar Samantray, the company focuses on addressing data processing challenges in space through advanced satellite applications. The funds will be used to develop and launch MOI-1, India’s first AI laboratory in space, aimed at providing satellite research opportunities for early customers.
TakeMe2Space has already achieved key milestones, successfully completing two missions in collaboration with ISRO’s POEM platform. These missions demonstrated a novel radiation shielding coat, reflecting the company’s efforts to enhance domestic capabilities in radiation shielding, propulsion systems, and inter-satellite communications. The company aims to further develop these technologies to support the space sector and expand research accessibility.
In the short term, the company’s strategy focuses on promoting the adoption of its satellite subsystems across India, Australia, and Europe. The MOI-1 AI lab will facilitate orbital applications for over 15 early customers. With rapid expansion over the past year, the team has grown to more than 17 members, working on the development of over 15 satellite sensors and subsystems.
One of the company’s major accomplishments includes the MOI-TD mission, which demonstrated the ability to uplink large AI models from a ground station, execute external code on a satellite, and securely downlink encrypted results. The mission also validated critical subsystems, including sensors, actuators, and computing infrastructure such as the Zero Cube AI Accelerator and POEM Adapter Board.
The growing potential of space technology continues to unlock large-scale solutions, supported by advancements in the Indian space industry and government initiatives. TakeMe2Space’s upcoming MOI-1 launch marks a significant step toward space-based data centers, positioning the company to expand its satellite subsystems globally.
With the new funding, the company aims to accelerate growth, expand its product offerings, and strengthen research and development efforts. Over the next year, it plans to double its revenues and further establish itself in the space technology industry.
