Inbizzy, Atlanta – Jeh Aerospace, an aerospace manufacturing startup headquartered in Atlanta with operations in Hyderabad, India, has raised $11 million in Series A funding. The round was led by Elevation Capital with participation from General Catalyst, bringing the total institutional funding to approximately $15 million.
Founded by Vishal Sanghavi and Venkatesh Mudragalla, two former Tata Group executives with nearly two decades of experience in aviation projects involving global OEMs such as Boeing, Sikorsky, and Lockheed Martin, Jeh Aerospace is aiming to unlock India’s potential in the commercial aircraft supply chain—specifically for Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers.
“At Tata, we helped unlock India’s potential for major OEMs like Boeing, Airbus, Sikorsky, and GE. With Jeh Aerospace, we aim to unlock that same potential for Tier 1 and Tier 2 manufacturers,” said Vishal Sanghavi, CEO of Jeh Aerospace.
The company’s 60,000-square-foot precision manufacturing facility in Hyderabad uses a software-defined approach, integrating high-end machinery, robotics, and IoT systems. This has allowed Jeh Aerospace to reduce new product introduction lead time from 15 weeks to just 15 days, significantly improving delivery predictability and quality for critical components.
Rather than working directly with OEMs, Jeh Aerospace focuses on Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers—entities responsible for producing 60–70% of aircraft parts—serving clients such as GS Precision (Vermont) and RH Aero (Ohio). The company aims to maintain fewer but higher-value client relationships to scale operations more efficiently.
Jeh Aerospace has also built a strategic advisory board that includes former Boeing India President Pratyush (Prat) Kumar and former Airbus India CEO Dwaraka Srinivasan.
Since raising a $2.75 million seed round in early 2024, the company has delivered over 100,000 flight-critical parts, reached an annualized recurring revenue (ARR) of $6 million, and achieved post-tax profitability. The company expects to 3–4x its ARR this year, with a current order book worth $100 million.
The newly raised capital will support expansion of manufacturing and inspection capabilities, as well as investment in next-generation digital production technologies. Jeh Aerospace also operates an in-house aerospace skill training center to support workforce development.
India’s role in the aerospace sector is expanding. Airbus currently sources $1.4 billion worth of components from India annually, aiming for $2 billion by 2030. Boeing has announced a $200 million investment for a new technology and engineering center in Bengaluru, targeting $1.3 billion in annual sourcing from India.
Despite this progress, large-scale aerospace component manufacturing in India remains limited. Jeh Aerospace aims to fill that gap, positioning itself alongside players like JJG Aero, while primarily competing with U.S.-based Tier 2 suppliers.
