India private space boom finds its first unicorn and more funding on deck

The first space unicorn just got a fresh valuation boost

India’s private space sector is attracting rising global investment, led by Skyroot Aerospace becoming the country’s first space unicorn. Agnikul Cosmos is also reportedly in talks for new funding, underscoring investor confidence. But the road is long: startups must navigate lengthy development timelines and strict regulatory hurdles before capital turns into launches.