Founded in 2024 by Jitendra Kumar Purnmal Saini and Gouthami T S, AquaAirX is a Bengaluru-based deep-tech startup building amphibious drones that can transition seamlessly between aerial flight and submerged operations. Its flagship platform has reached Technology Readiness Level 6 and is complemented by a proprietary Hovering Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (HAUV) designed for precise underwater inspection, monitoring, and intervention. By integrating advanced autonomy, robotics, and mission-centric design, the company targets critical gaps in maritime intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance for defence and strategic partners. AquaAirX collaborates closely with Indian and international defence stakeholders to craft indigenous, future-ready technologies. The startup plans to scale large-scale trials, deepen defence collaborations, and prepare for manufacturing with the aim of commercial entry by 2027. Proceeds from its recent seed round will bolster system autonomy, air-to-water transition reliability, sensing, communication, and the expansion of engineering and research teams. No operating metrics such as revenue or user numbers were disclosed in the article.

Total raised

$1M

Funding rounds

1

Latest round

Seed

Latest activity

Jan 2026