Chennai, India – September 26, 2025 : Welkinrim, a
deep-tech startup specializing in advanced drone propulsion subsystems, has
raised ₹4.76 crore in its latest funding round. The investment includes ₹2.35
crore from GSF,
₹1.50 crore from Campus Angels Network,
and additional contributions from AC Ventures (₹0.5
crore) and Forge
Innovation & Ventures (₹0.4 crore). The funds will be used to
strengthen R&D, enhance manufacturing capacity, and deepen customer
partnerships.
Welkinrim, incubated at the IIT Madras
Incubation Cell, focuses on the development of next-generation motors and
electronic speed controllers (ESCs)—two critical components within a drone’s
electric propulsion system. Its high-thrust-density motors and intelligent ESCs
are engineered for OEM customers in the UAV sector, including manufacturers of
drones for defense, surveillance, agriculture, and logistics.
Leadership Insights
Nirmal
Shah, Partner at GSF, said:
“We are excited to back Welkinrim at this stage of
their growth journey. Their products address a critical gap in the Indian UAV
supply chain and have strong global potential. This funding will help them move
from prototyping to scaled deployments.”
K Chandran,
Managing Director of Campus Angels Network, added:
“Welkinrim’s innovation lies in building precision
propulsion subsystems that are engineered for performance, reliability, and
scale. As drone adoption accelerates across sectors, we believe Welkinrim is
well-positioned to become the go-to OEM for propulsion solutions.”
Dinesh
Natarajan, Founder & CEO of Welkinrim, said:
“We are grateful for the trust placed in us by GSF,
Campus Angels Network, and other investors. This investment will help us take
our propulsion subsystems from lab to market, while continuing to focus on
performance, efficiency, and safety.”
Fueling Product & Market Expansion
Welkinrim will utilize the funding to:
- Expand
in-house manufacturing capabilities for high-performance drone motors and
ESCs
- Accelerate
product validation with Indian drone OEMs across defense and commercial
segments
- Strengthen
the core engineering team and invest in advanced testing infrastructure
- Build
IP assets around their proprietary control algorithms and designs
The company is targeting partnerships with leading
drone makers in India and abroad and is actively contributing to strengthening
India’s deep-tech and UAV manufacturing ecosystem.