Shark Tank India-featured defense dronetech startup insideFPV raises Rs 6 crore in funding

Venture capital firm GVFL has led a Rs 6 crore pre-Series A funding round in insideFPV, an Gujarat-based defence drone technology startup focused on building indigenous, battlefield-ready unmanned systems for India’s armed forces.

The Shark Tank India-featured startup will use the funding for product development, engineering capability building and scaling manufacturing readiness for defence-grade drone platforms. A portion of the capital will also be deployed towards testing and validation, expanding manufacturing capacity, working capital requirements, and strengthening deployment support, including operator training, spares and rapid repair capabilities.

Founded in 2020 by Arth Chowdhary, Deyvant Bhardwaj and Oshi Kumari, insideFPV builds combat-ready drones designed to operate in real-world battlefield conditions and extreme environments. Its product portfolio includes FPV drones, kamikaze and surveillance systems, and interceptor drones tailored for defence applications.

The startup plans to scale production and expand its product range over the next 12 months. Over the next three to five years, it aims to position itself as a global defence drone manufacturer.