Raphe mPhibr

Company stance explicitly rejects licensing/importing foreign drone technology in favor of building capability domestically.

Domestically produces flight controllers, batteries, structural materials and proprietary autopilot/inertial navigation systems rather than relying on external suppliers. However, the startup imports radars and high-end cameras, which it also plans to manufacture in-house within 18 months.

More than 10 customers, all Indian government agencies, including the Army, Navy, Air Force, and central armed police forces.

Demonstrates UAV capabilities directly to government/defense buyers at international defense air shows, including Dubai and Paris.

Sells primarily through government defense tenders/direct orders, mainly to the Indian Army and Navy, with some private clients.

Uses onboard AI for object detection during surveillance operations.

UAVs automatically switch between frequency bands to adapt to electronic warfare conditions.

Operational swarms of UAVs make decentralized decisions using AI.

Combined R&D and production campus. Expanded in stages: from a 2,000 sq ft research facility at founding in 2017, to a 100,000 sq ft combined research and manufacturing facility, and now to 650,000 sq ft as a result of the fresh Series B capital infusion.

Two MoUs signed at Aero India 2025: co-development of MIMO landing-aid radar for unmanned drones and manned aircraft (Raphe leading R&D), and a co-production facility to localize manufacture of Hensoldt's advanced sensor payloads in India.

Partnership to collaborate on developing new sensors for Raphe mPhibr's UAV platforms.

Partnership for software simulation requirements.

Revenue from direct sale of UAVs; sold over 300 drones in the 12 months prior to the June 2025 raise, with up to 4x revenue growth over four years (exact figures undisclosed).

Carbon fibre, motors, battery cells and camera lenses are largely imported from the UK, Germany, Switzerland and France; company has no FX hedging policy for this exposure.