# Skyroot success shows India’s deep-tech funding gap 2026-08-15T07:06:41+00:00 | Business & Economy | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Skyroot Aerospace’s Vikram-1 launch on July 18, 2026 made India the third country, after the US and China, with private orbital launch capability, Hindustan Times reports. Founded nearly eight years ago by former ISRO scientists, Skyroot benefited from technical expertise, patient investors, public infrastructure, regulatory support and engagement with ISRO. The success also exposes the barriers facing other deep-tech firms. Startups often struggle to fund certification, manufacturing, inventory and working capital after proving their technology. Indian deep-tech companies raised $1.65 billion in 2025, compared with about $147 billion in the US and $81 billion in China. The Startup India Fund of Funds 2.0 and the Rs 1 lakh crore RDI Scheme aim to address this funding gap. ## Coverage - hindustantimes.com Tags: ISRO, SIDBI, Skyroot Aerospace, Startup India Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/skyroot-success-shows-indias-deep-tech-funding-gap/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/skyroot-success-shows-indias-deep-tech-funding-gap/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.