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Drones Company Investment Opportunity in Chennai, India

India's leading agri and consumer drone manufacturer with 3k+ drones sold seeks funds.
This Business is on a Premium Plan
Established 5-10 year(s)
Employees 100 - 500
Legal Entity Public Limited Company
Reported Sales USD 11.7 million
Run Rate Sales USD 28 million
EBITDA Margin 24 %
Industries Drones
Locations  Chennai
Local Time 3:08 PM Asia / Kolkata
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Status Recently Active
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Partial Stake Sale
USD 11.7 million for 5.0% stake (Native Currency: INR 1,000,000,000)
Reason: The funds will be utilized to strengthen AI, data, and analytics capabilities, advancing technology ... View More
Includes physical assets worth USD 2.34 million
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Business Overview
Key highlights:
- Market leadership: The company manufactures 25% of India’s total drone output, establishing itself as a clear leader in the domestic market.
- Sustained profitability: Consistently profitable over the last three years, maintaining a healthy 17% profit after tax (PAT) margin and a strong 24% EBITDA margin, reflecting sound financial management and operational efficiency.
- Strategic partnerships: Long-standing collaborations with major organizations such as HAL (Hindustan Aeronautics Limited) and DRDO (Defence Research and Development Organisation), enhancing credibility and industry integration.
- Robust order pipeline: An active order book exceeding INR 300 crore, providing clear visibility on future revenue streams and business sustainability.
- Manufacturing capacity: Capability to produce over 1000 drones annually, enabling the company to meet growing market demand efficiently.
- Experienced leadership: Each founder brings over 10 years of specialized experience in the drone and aerospace industry, driving innovation and strategic direction.
- Primary clientele: Focused on serving critical sectors such as defense and agriculture, positioning the company in high-priority markets with long-term potential.
- Regulatory compliance: Fully compliant with all necessary legal and statutory requirements, including GST registration and formal incorporation, ensuring smooth operations and governance.
Achievements and traction:
- Achieved over 10 lakh cumulative flight hours, a significant operational milestone demonstrating reliability and performance.
- Sold more than 3,000 drones across India, achieving widespread adoption across multiple sectors and geographies.
- Established a pan-India presence, successfully catering to diverse industries and expanding regional market reach.
- Submitted 23 patents, underlining the company’s commitment to research, development, and innovation.
- Awarded 19 patents, recognizing the company’s technological advancements and intellectual property strength.
- High growth in sales due to an increase in market share in the industry.
- High-value transactions and clients allow us to operate with a lean workforce.
Products & Services Overview
Products:
- Defense drones (bestsellers)
- Agricultural drones.
Clients and users:
- Defense organizations.
- Agriculture companies.
- Government agencies.
Assets Overview
Intangible assets:
23 patents submitted and 19 patents granted, valued at INR 30 crore, highlighting our recognized expertise.
Tangible assets:
Machinery, stock, furniture, infrastructuree and fixtures valued at INR 20 crore.
Facilities Overview
Company is based out of Chennai, TN.
Capitalization Overview
Funding through institutional investors, fund houses, strategic partnerships, and veteran investors form part of the ownership structure.
The ownership comprises 4 promoters and other institutional investors.
There are no significant outstanding loans.
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