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• Trishul Space raises Rs 4 crore in pre-seed funding led by IAN Angel Fund
• Funds to support R&D and testing of Harpy-1 liquid rocket engine
• Aims to make propulsion systems faster, cheaper, and modular for launch firms

Rocket propulsion startup Trishul Space has raised Rs 4 crore ($480K) in a pre-seed funding round led by IAN Angel Fund, with participation from 8X Ventures and ITEL. The company plans to use the funds to advance research, development, and testing of turbopump technology for its Harpy-1 liquid rocket engine, designed for small satellite launch vehicles.

Founded by Aditya Singh, Divyam, and Rajat Choudhary, Trishul Space develops liquid rocket engines that use staged combustion cycles and AI-based failure detection to enhance performance and reliability. The startup’s goal is to simplify propulsion manufacturing by creating ready-to-use, modular engine systems for both private and government space launch providers.

Operating from IIT Delhi’s R&I Park and headquartered in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, the company is focused on reducing the cost, time, and complexity associated with traditional rocket propulsion development. Its technology is aimed at new and emerging launch vehicle companies that need scalable propulsion solutions without building engines from scratch.

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Trishul Space is targeting the global small and medium launch vehicle market, estimated to exceed $15 billion by 2030, where propulsion systems account for up to 40% of launch costs. With this funding, the startup aims to position itself as a key enabler in India’s growing private space ecosystem, helping drive faster and more cost-efficient access to space.