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Mobilla ropes in Kajal Aggarwal as brand ambassador
Mumbai: Mobile accessories brand Mobilla has roped in Indian actor and model Kajal Aggarwal as its brand ambassador.
The brand will feature the actress in its marketing collaterals and communication across above-the-line (ATL) and below-the-line (BTL) including print, digital and electronic media.
By bringing Kajal Aggarwal on board, the company will not only boost the brand appeal but also help in strengthening its existing consumer base while reaching out to new and potential consumers.
Kajal Aggarwal said, “This is an exciting association for me as it gives me an understanding and an opportunity to work with a new category. I am determined to make this association work by putting in my best effort to bring success for Mobilla and myself with this association.”
“Kajal Aggarwal is well recognised and has a trustworthy personality. She is an icon in the film industry, and her personality connects with the people of real India or what we refer to as the Bharat of India. She also has a connect with people from all age groups. Our partnership with her will help us showcase the value of our products and how they can add to their lifestyle. It will help us establish a sense of connection with our end consumer as well. This association with Kajal Aggarwal is a promising step forward. It will help Mobilla strengthen its image in the market and bring us further growth.” said Mobilla co-founders Jignesh Shah and Hetal Shah.
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SatLeo Labs raises $5.5m seed funding led by Unicorn India Ventures
Fresh capital to power thermal satellite mission and AI data platform
MUMBAI: SatLeo Labs has raised $2.2 million in a fresh seed round led by Unicorn India Ventures, taking its total funding to $5.5 million as it steps up efforts to scale its space-based thermal intelligence platform.
The funding round also saw participation from existing backers including Merak Ventures, Java Capital, IIMA-CIIE and deep-tech investor Manish Gandhi.
The capital will be used to accelerate SatLeo’s flagship thermal satellite mission and further develop its AI-powered platform designed to deliver high-resolution thermal and visible data from low Earth orbit. The company aims to turn this data into actionable insights for sectors ranging from climate monitoring to urban planning.
Over the past year, SatLeo has scaled rapidly, growing its team from 8 to 30 specialists across satellite engineering, thermal sensing and AI-led geospatial analytics. It has also achieved a key milestone with the development of its first experimental payload, TAPAS-1, which reached near flight-ready status within six months and is now positioned for launch.
On the ground, the startup has begun translating its technology into real-world use cases. Pilot projects in cities such as Ahmedabad and Tumakuru have focused on monitoring urban heat islands and air pollution, impacting over 400,000 citizens. At the same time, its commercial pipeline has expanded sharply, with letters of intent rising from around $15 million to over $42 million within a year.
SatLeo Labs co-founder and CEO Shravan Bhati said, “Sustainability has become imperative amid accelerating climate change and rapid urbanisation. This fundraise represents a critical milestone as we move into the execution phase of our next mission.”
He added that the company is focused on scaling its satellite constellation and enhancing payload performance to deliver thermal intelligence at a global level.
Backing the startup, Unicorn India Ventures managing partner Bhaskar Majumdar said, “Space is an arena where the next wave of technological innovation will emerge. SatLeo’s ability to combine thermal and visible satellite data into real-time insights positions it strongly for long-term growth.”
Looking ahead, SatLeo plans to focus on launch readiness, expanding commercial deployments and scaling its technology stack over the next 12 months.
As demand for climate and environmental intelligence grows, SatLeo’s latest fundraise signals rising investor confidence in space-tech solutions that bring data from orbit down to everyday decision-making.
