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Kalam Labs

YC S21

India, IN · Founded 2021 · 10 employees · Hiring · 4 known investors

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Kalam Labs designs and manufactures high-altitude hydrogen-based unmanned aerial vehicles and stratospheric platforms for military and defense applications, including surveillance systems, autonomous weather platforms, and stealth strike swarms capable of operating at 100,000+ feet. The company serves the Indian armed forces with edge-of-space aerial warfare technology developed and manufactured in India.

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Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S21)

Kalam Labs was founded in 2021 by Ahmad Faraaz, Sashakt Tripathi, and Harshit Awasthi.

AFAhmad Faraaz
Ahmad Faraazin𝕏FounderAhmad Faraaz is the founder of Kalam Labs, which designs and manufactures high-altitude hydrogen-based unmanned aerial vehicles and stratospheric platforms for defense and surveillance applications.
STSashakt Tripathi
Sashakt Tripathiin𝕏Co-FounderFounder of Kalam Labs, which develops and manufactures hydrogen-powered unmanned aerial vehicles and high-altitude platforms for defense and surveillance applications.
HAHarshit Awasthi
Harshit AwasthiinCo-Founder
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What does Kalam Labs do?
Kalam Labs designs and manufactures high-altitude hydrogen-based unmanned aerial vehicles and stratospheric platforms for military and defense applications, including surveillance systems, autonomous weather platforms, and stealth strike swarms capable of operating at 100,000+ feet. The company serves the Indian armed forces with edge-of-space aerial warfare technology developed and manufactured in India.
Who founded Kalam Labs?
Kalam Labs was founded by Ahmad Faraaz, Sashakt Tripathi, Harshit Awasthi in 2021.
Who are Kalam Labs's investors?
Kalam Labs's investors include First Cheque, Y Combinator, Lightspeed Venture Partners.
Where is Kalam Labs headquartered?
Kalam Labs is headquartered in India, IN.