Rocket propulsion startup Trishul Space has raised Rs 4 crore ($480,000) in a pre-seed funding round led by IAN Angel Fund, with participation from 8X Ventures and ITEL.
The newly secured funds will be used to advance research, development, and testing of turbopump technology for Harpy-1, the company’s proprietary liquid rocket engine designed for small satellite launch vehicles (SSLVs).
Building Smarter Engines for a New Space Era
Founded by Aditya Singh, Divyam, and Rajat Choudhary, Trishul Space develops liquid propulsion engines that utilize staged combustion cycles and AI-based failure detection systems.
The company aims to reduce the time, cost, and complexity of propulsion system development, offering ready-to-integrate engines for both private and government launch vehicle manufacturers.
“Propulsion is one of the most challenging and cost-intensive components of space technology. We’re building systems that make high-performance propulsion accessible and scalable for the next generation of launch companies,” said Aditya Singh, Co-founder and CEO of Trishul Space.
Solving India’s Propulsion Bottleneck
Operating out of IIT Delhi’s R&I Park, with its headquarters in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, the startup serves as a deep-tech enabler for India’s growing space ecosystem.
Trishul Space focuses on developing modular propulsion systems that can shorten development cycles for new entrants in the small and medium launch vehicle segment — a global market projected to surpass $15 billion by 2030, where propulsion alone accounts for up to 40% of launch costs.
With this funding, Trishul Space plans to accelerate testing milestones and establish early partnerships with launch vehicle firms in India and abroad.
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