TakeMe2Space, a Hyderabad, India-based spaceTech startup, raised Rs 5.5 Crore in Pre-Seed funding.
The round was led by Seafund with participation from Blume Ventures, Artha Venture Fund, AC Ventures, and other angels.
The company intends to use the funds for the launch of MOI-1, scale operations, launch in new regions, expand its product portfolio, strengthen R&D, and drive customer acquisition.
Founded in 2024 by Ronak Kumar Samantray, TakeMe2Space is a SpaceTech startup that empowers satellite applications by addressing data processing challenges directly in space. The company aims to provide accessible space research opportunities and democratize space exploration by emphasising on enhancing domestic capabilities in radiation shielding, propulsion systems, and inter-satellite communications, which collectively will further empower the sector.
Key Achievements include:
- AI Execution in Space: MOI-TD demonstrated the ability to uplink large AI models from a ground station, execute external code on the satellite, and securely downlink encoded and encrypted results.
- Full System Validation: The mission tested all critical subsystems, including:
○ Sensors: Sun Sensor, Horizon Sensor, Solar Cell, IMUs
○ Actuators: MagnetoTorquers, AirTorquers, Reaction Wheel
○ Computing Infrastructure: Zero Cube AI Accelerator, POEM Adapter Board
● Operational Success: The AI payload executed multiple real-time processing tasks, validating the system’s ability to process Earth observation data on orbit.
FinSMEs
04/03/2025