Jeh Aerospace Inc., an aerospace manufacturing startup headquartered in Atlanta and operating from Hyderabad, has successfully raised $11 million in its Series A funding round. The investment was led by Elevation Capital, with participation from existing investor General Catalyst and Indigo Ventures, the venture capital arm of InterGlobe Aviation Limited (IndiGo).

The capital infusion will be deployed to scale Jeh Aerospace’s manufacturing capabilities, establish new factories, and expand its workforce. The company has already secured long-term commercial contracts worth $100 million from global aerospace players, signaling strong market traction.

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Parties Involved

• Issuer / Company: Jeh Aerospace Inc.

• Lead Investor: Elevation Capital

• Other Investors: General Catalyst (existing investor), Indigo Ventures (VC arm of IndiGo)

• Indian Legal Counsel to Jeh Aerospace: Saraf and Partners

• US Legal Counsel to Jeh Aerospace: Cooley LLP

• Indian Legal Counsel to Lead Investor (Elevation Capital) and Existing Investor (General Catalyst): Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co

• US Legal Counsel to Lead Investor Elevation Capital: Goodwin Procter LLP

Legal Counsel & Teams

Saraf and Partners — Indian Counsel to Jeh Aerospace

• Vaibhav Kakkar, Senior Partner

• Snigdhaneel Satpathy, Partner

• Debarpan Ghosh, Partner

Scope: Full advisory on cross-border structuring, negotiation, drafting, and finalization of definitive agreements. Also advised Jeh on strategic commercial contracts worth $100 million with global aerospace players.

Cooley LLP — US Counsel to Jeh Aerospace

Team acted as Jeh’s international counsel, advising on US law aspects of the Series A round.

Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co — Indian Counsel to Investors (Elevation Capital & General Catalyst)

• Manish Gupta, Partner

• Nikita Goyal, Partner

• Ankita Kumar, Partner

• Aditya Mitra, Principal Associate

• Vivek Tiwari, Senior Associate

• Konark Deep Singh, Senior Associate

• Ayush Singh, Senior Associate

• Associates: Ananya Vajpeyi, Tanya Srivastava, Mannshree Sikchi

Scope: Investor-side due diligence, documentation, and structuring for Elevation Capital and General Catalyst.

Goodwin Procter LLP — US Counsel to Lead Investor Elevation Capital

• Team acted on the international structuring and documentation aspects for Elevation Capital.

Key Transaction Highlights

• Deal Size: $11 million Series A funding round.

• Investor Mix: Led by Elevation Capital, joined by existing investor General Catalyst and Indigo Ventures (IndiGo’s VC arm).

• Strategic Contracts: Jeh has secured $100 million worth of long-term commercial contracts with major aerospace players.

• Use of Proceeds: Expansion of manufacturing capacity, setting up new factories, and scaling workforce.

Strategic Significance

This Series A round is a major milestone for Jeh Aerospace, positioning it among the new-age aerospace manufacturing players in India and the US. Jeh Aerospace’s $11 million Series A marks a turning point for India’s aerospace startup ecosystem. By securing marquee investors and commercial contracts, Jeh is building both financial strength and operational credibility.

• For Jeh Aerospace, the funding enhances its ability to deliver at scale for global aerospace clients while ensuring robust manufacturing infrastructure.

• For investors like Elevation Capital and General Catalyst, the deal underlines their commitment to supporting cutting-edge deep tech and aerospace ventures.

• For India’s aerospace ecosystem, the investment marks growing international investor interest in Indian aerospace supply chains, aided by policy support for defense and manufacturing.

Why It Matters

• Deep Tech Investment: The transaction highlights investor confidence in advanced manufacturing and aerospace startups.

• Cross-Border Structure: Involvement of both Indian and US law firms underscores the complexity of structuring such deals.

• Strategic Contracts: Jeh’s $100 million contracts provide revenue visibility and credibility, strengthening its Series A case.

• Sectoral Growth: With Indigo Ventures’ backing, Jeh is well-positioned to tap into India’s growing aviation and aerospace ecosystem.

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Disclaimer

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