NxtQube
Drone – Tech| B2B, Seed
Nashik, India
NxtQube is focused on developing advanced automation infrastructure for the drone industry. Its flagship product is a universal, drone-agnostic docking station that automates key functions such as landing, takeoff, charging, flight monitoring, and data extraction. Designed for seamless integration across various drone platforms, the system eliminates the need for on-field pilots in operations like surveillance, logistics, and monitoring. Operating on a hybrid business model combining hardware sales with software subscriptions and licenses, it targets defence and enterprise sectors across Asia Pacific, Europe, and the US, addressing a global market potential of over 2 million drones.
Founders
Nikhil Rajput
Co-Founder | CEO
10+ years of experience
Worked as a New Product
Engineer at G Corner Electrical
System
BE, Mechanical Engineering
Nilesh Palkar
Co-Founder | CTO
10+ years of experience
Deep knowledge of AI & Automation
Ex – PDRL
BE, Mechanical Engineering
Key Highlights
Estimated Revenue (FY 26)
INR 4.5 Cr
Gross Margin
58%
Purchase order
INR 97 Lacs
IP Rating
IP55
Order in Pipeline
LOI- INR 2.8Cr
POC – Adani CO, Tata Powers, GMR Group, Mines in AP & TN etc
Key and Current Investors
Deal Details
Current Deal Round
Seed
Round Size
INR 8 Cr (80% committed)
Instrument
CCD
Soonicorn Platform Fee
Admin Fee: 2% of investment amount
Carry: 10%
Valuation
Floor – INR 35 Cr Cap – INR 75 Cr
Discount terms:
1st year – 20% 2nd year – 45% Post 2nd year- At Floor.
Minimum Ticket Size per Investor
INR 3,00,000
*AIF Condition : Consolidated commitment for AIF should be more than INR 25 Lacs to qualify as a valid entry to the cap table
Deal Runners
Harshita Kotia
Pitch Call Recording
Media
How NxtQube Is Building India’s Drone Docking Future
In the rapidly evolving landscape of industrial automation and aerial surveillance, a Nashik-based Indian startup, NxtQube, is quietly driving a breakthrough that could transform large-scale drone operations. At the forefront of innovation, NxtQube is developing autonomous, drone-agnostic infrastructure that enables seamless unmanned operations across sectors like mining, logistics, warehousing, and defence with exceptional precision and reliability.
Drone infrastructure startup NxtQube raises funding led by Venture Catalysts
Drone infrastructure startup NxtQube has raised funding led by Venture Catalysts, an incubator and accelerator platform in India. The startup’s flagship product, a universal drone docking station, is designed to handle critical tasks such as drone landing and takeoff, flight monitoring, charging, and data extraction.
