Green Aero, a deep tech startup based in Delhi, India, has successfully raised $1.6 million in Seed funding. This round was led by pi Ventures with participation from Antler. The company, founded in 2023 by Prithwish Kundu, focuses on developing next-generation aero engines for defense and civilian applications. The funding will be used to advance product development, expand the team, establish a testing facility, and speed up the go-to-market strategy for its first engine. Green Aero's core propulsion technology aims to provide 2X higher efficiency compared to existing models, achieved through proprietary turbine technology. The startup is also venturing into supersonic propulsion and developing a green hydrogen-based engine for zero-emission aircraft propulsion. Green Aero plans to launch its first small-category engine within the next year. A significant achievement for the company was the successful test firing of the country's first hydrogen-powered aero engine core named 'The Blue Dragon'. With a focus on innovation and sustainability, Green Aero is making strides in the aerospace industry with its cutting-edge technology and ambitious goals.