Sanlayan Tech buys Dexcel Electronics to boost defence, aerospace innovation

Sanlayan Technologies, a Bengaluru based startup, has acquired a majority stake in Dexcel Electronics Designs, a well-established Electronics System and Design Manufacturing (ESDM) firm with over two decades of experience in the aerospace, defence, and space sectors. The acquisition improves Sanlayan’s ability to deliver cutting-edge solutions aimed at bolstering national security and driving technological advancements in critical industries.

Dexcel Electronics Designs has been instrumental in significant defence and space initiatives, such as the upgrades of Jaguar and Sukhoi aircraft and contributions to ISRO’s Chandrayaan-3 and Aditya-L1 missions.

“This partnership will manifold our R&D investments, enabling us to deliver impactful solutions to our customers,” said Amit Kumar Sinha, CEO and Managing Director of Dexcel Electronics Designs. “It will not only accelerate the design-to-deployment pipeline, but also drive innovation and efficiency, and position Dexcel to address complex challenges in avionics, radar electronics, naval systems, and signal processing.”

Founded in 2023 by former Zetwerk employees Abhijit Kothawale, Rohan Gala, and Rahul Vamsidhar, Sanlayan raised $4.4 million in its seed round last year from prominent institutional investors, including Gemba Capital, Singularity Ventures, and others. 

Currently it is valued at $16.6M as per the latest available filings.

“In Dexcel, we found a company whose products and capabilities have immense potential yet have only scratched the surface. This investment allows us to scale Dexcel’s core capabilities, aligning perfectly with our mission to solve end-user challenges in embedded electronic systems,” said Gala. 

He stated that the collaboration positions Sanlayan Technologies to build a robust, vertically integrated strategic electronics company, aligning with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan. He highlighted that this initiative reflects Sanlayan's commitment to improving national security through the development of indigenous product solutions for Air, Water, Land, and Space applications.

Sanlayan brings deep industry knowledge to the table. Kothawale previously headed the aerospace and defence division at Zetwerk Manufacturing and has held leadership positions at L&T, Tata Advanced, and Mahindra Group. 

Sanlayan and Dexcel will showcase their innovations at Aero India 2025 from February 10 to 14.