ADITYA BARASKAR (Ph. D. Eng.)

Senior Scientist & Global Business Lead- Orbital Lasers| Director - Entropy| Inventor | Engineer | Serial Entrepreneur | Angel Investor - All views are my own.

📍 Japan🔄 Updated September 2026💼 3 investments📅 3 years investing🗓 Last invested Jul 2024
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Seed Investor
Jul 2024
We are building intelligent systems that help solve for a user’s end to end health & wellness journey.
Angel Investor
Dec 2023
Garuda Aerospace is Indias leading & Biggest Drone Tech Startup in India that is focused on developing low-cost drone solutions to optimize industries through accurate data. At our core, were drone manufacturers that design impeccable drones for many human & industrial needs. Having only started in 2015, weve already made a significant mark in the drone industry. 10,00,000+ flights have been completed by consumers using Garuda drones. The company secured authorization for Remote Pilot Training Organisation (RPTO) from the DGCA for Small & Medium Class drones. This dual certification establishes Garuda Aerospace as the 1st & only drone company in India to hold both training and manufacturing certifications for small and medium-class drones. We are the largest Agri & Consumer drone manufacturers in India and have expanded our capabilities beyond surveillance & mapping over the recent past which also includes a variety of Industry 4.0 upgraded services. The enterprise boasts an extensive clientele, spanning more than 100 government agencies and over 500 delighted private clients throughout the expanse of India. Anchored by a repertoire of 40 cutting-edge drone design masterpieces, our cadre comprises a dynamic team of 250+ techies, domain experts steering various departments, and accomplished pilots underpinned by the guidance of our stellar advisory board members. A mission of impacting 1 billion lives positively through drones has helped us support the public & private sectors with affordable precision Drone Technology. Recognizing the companys growth and contribution, MS Dhoni has also invested in the company & is our Brand Ambassador. Our drones have become increasingly important to the operations of numerous businesses and government agencies in recent years, piercing through sectors where some industries were either stagnant or lagging. At Garuda Aerospace, were working for a brighter future and were excited for India to become the global drone capital.
Angel Investor
Aug 2023
Pixxel is a global space data company operating the world’s highest-resolution commercial hyperspectral imaging constellation. With six commercial satellites in orbit, we aim to deliver sharper, richer insights for a healthier planet! Our data and analytical tools support decision-making across agriculture, energy, environment, and mining sectors, helping the world see more, know more, and act faster.
Experience · 5 entries
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Investments (3)
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2024
Seed Investor
Jul 2024
We are building intelligent systems that help solve for a user’s end to end health & wellness journey.
2023
Angel Investor
Dec 2023
Garuda Aerospace is Indias leading & Biggest Drone Tech Startup in India that is focused on developing low-cost drone solutions to optimize industries through accurate data. At our core, were drone manufacturers that design impeccable drones for many human & industrial needs. Having only started in 2015, weve already made a significant mark in the drone industry. 10,00,000+ flights have been completed by consumers using Garuda drones. The company secured authorization for Remote Pilot Training Organisation (RPTO) from the DGCA for Small & Medium Class drones. This dual certification establishes Garuda Aerospace as the 1st & only drone company in India to hold both training and manufacturing certifications for small and medium-class drones. We are the largest Agri & Consumer drone manufacturers in India and have expanded our capabilities beyond surveillance & mapping over the recent past which also includes a variety of Industry 4.0 upgraded services. The enterprise boasts an extensive clientele, spanning more than 100 government agencies and over 500 delighted private clients throughout the expanse of India. Anchored by a repertoire of 40 cutting-edge drone design masterpieces, our cadre comprises a dynamic team of 250+ techies, domain experts steering various departments, and accomplished pilots underpinned by the guidance of our stellar advisory board members. A mission of impacting 1 billion lives positively through drones has helped us support the public & private sectors with affordable precision Drone Technology. Recognizing the companys growth and contribution, MS Dhoni has also invested in the company & is our Brand Ambassador. Our drones have become increasingly important to the operations of numerous businesses and government agencies in recent years, piercing through sectors where some industries were either stagnant or lagging. At Garuda Aerospace, were working for a brighter future and were excited for India to become the global drone capital.
Angel Investor
Aug 2023
Pixxel is a global space data company operating the world’s highest-resolution commercial hyperspectral imaging constellation. With six commercial satellites in orbit, we aim to deliver sharper, richer insights for a healthier planet! Our data and analytical tools support decision-making across agriculture, energy, environment, and mining sectors, helping the world see more, know more, and act faster.
2018
Research Associate
Oct 2018
Founded in 1911, Kyushu University is one of Japans leading research-oriented institutes of higher education, consistently ranking as one of the top ten Japanese universities in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings and the QS World Rankings. The university is one of the seven national universities in Japan, located in Fukuoka, on the island of Kyushu—the most southwestern of Japan’s four main islands with a population and land size slightly larger than Belgium. Kyushu U’s multiple campuses—including the largest single campus in Japan—are located around Fukuoka City, a coastal metropolis that is frequently ranked among the worlds most livable cities and historically known as Japans gateway to Asia. Kyushu U has around 19,000 students, with over 2500 international students from 102 countries, reflecting the university’s steadfast commitment to internationalization. As a Designated National University, Kyushu U is working towards its VISION 2030, transforming into a “university that drives social change with integrative knowledge.” Through fusing the spectrum of knowledge, from the humanities and arts to engineering and medical sciences, Kyushu U aims to strengthen its research to compete at the highest level in the world. By leveraging its strengths in the key areas of decarbonization, medicine and health, and environment and food, Kyushu U is resolved to tackle the most pressing social and global issues facing us today, while innovating new systems for a better future.
2017
Director & Co Founder
Sep 2017
Entropy Research and Development Pvt. Ltd. is a research-oriented services company majorly addressing sectors of aerospace, agriculture, aquaculture, automation, industrial robotics, education, development, and the environment. The company has competence in developing feasibility studies, project formulation, conducting surveys, monitoring, evaluation, and developing. ​We also assist in advanced innovative ideas to practical development. We also have expertise in intellectual property management. ​We have state-of-the-art digital and quality assurance mechanisms to ensure that we meet our clients expectations fully.
Investment activity
2023–2024 · 3 investments
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