Zuppa

Zuppa

Offers vehicle tracking to geolocating transportation systems

Founded

2008

Headquarters

Chennai (India)

Status

Seed

Company Details

Website

Socials

Email

Phone

+91 - 9380577074

Zuppa Geo Navigation Technologies Pvt Ltd, commonly known as ZUPPA, is a pioneering Indian company specializing in the design, development and manufacturing of drones and related technologies GPS based tracking solution manufactured for a range of applications that include covering from simple bike tracking to advance apps including fuel, driver behavior, tire pressure, temperature, humidity monitoring, etc.

Core Products & Services 

  • Drones (Micro and Small): Compact aerial systems used for surveillance, inspection and defense purposes. These drones operate smoothly in remote zones and demanding environments.
  • Autopilot & Navigation Systems: Zuppa’s in-house firmware and autopilot tech—like NavGati and EDGE modules—power drones with real-time guidance and control logic, even without GPS support.
  • Cyber‑Secure Drone Tech: Built to tackle risks in operational environments, the platform includes cybersecurity protections that keep drone systems resistant to external hacking attempts.
  • Custom Drone Solutions: They adapt drone platforms for unique needs—whether it’s a surveillance mission, mapping task, or response scenario—tailored to specific conditions.
  • Analytics & Flight Data Services: They offer usage insights and flight behavior tools for understanding drone deployment patterns, mission outcomes, or defensive applications.

Business Model & Revenue Streams

  • Direct Product Sales: Zuppa sells drones, autopilot systems and cybersecurity-enabled gear directly to B2B clients—especially in the defence and commercial sectors. 
  • Channel Partnerships: They partner with firms like DroneAcharya and Garuda Aerospace, who help distribute their tech across India. These partnerships also generate income through orders and training services. 
  • Tailored Drone Solutions: Custom builds for specific needs—surveillance, mapping, inspection, or mission-driven drones—add flexibility and higher margins.
  • Tech License & Data Services: Zuppa also monetizes its proprietary software—like the autopilot NavGati stack or cyber-secure firmware—via licensing or consulting to large clients via MRO labs and training modules

Key People

Sai Pattabiram

Venkatesh Sai

Key Metrics

Total Equity Funding

$1.6Million

No. of Funding Rounds

7

Latest Funding Round

Undisclosed, Seed

as of March 7, 2025

Post Money Valuation

$22Million

as of March 7, 2025

Funding Multiple

13.75

as of March 7, 2025

Investors

IndiaNivesh

and 5 more

Employee Count

33

Similar Companies

Baaz

Exit Details

-

All Funding Rounds

DateRound NameAmountValuationRevenueRevenue Multiple
Investors
March 7, 2025 SeedUndisclosed $22Million--Garuda Aerospace
April 27, 2023Seed$367.0K$24.3Million-- Operational Energy Group
February 11, 2022Seed $99.9K$13.3Million$142.0K-Hiten Kotak Family Trust, Operational Energy Group
August 18, 2021Angel$67.3K$3.3Million$148.0K- Vishal Gupta, Vishal Gupta
April 11, 2018Seed$964.0K$2.9Million$92.6K- IndiaNivesh, MapmyIndia
June 26, 2017Angel $101.0K$2.7Million$98.3K--
July 1, 2015Seed Undisclosed$160.0K $105.0K- SME BOTS

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