Zomato’s CEO Enters Aerospace Industry

Deepinder Goyal

The Zomato co-founder enters aerospace with LAT Aerospace to build India’s first fully indigenous gas turbine engines and advanced aircraft.

LAT Aerospace Launch

Unveiled on July 31, 2025, LAT Aerospace is a Bengaluru-based propulsion research startup focused on Indian aviation innovation.

Massive Seed Funding

The startup has raised fifty million US dollars in seed funding, with Goyal personally contributing twenty million to fuel its mission.

STOL Aircraft Vision

LAT aims to build 24-seater short take-off and landing aircraft for use at small “air-stops,” revolutionizing regional air travel.

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Their engines will also power UAVs and support defense tech, boosting India’s aerospace self-reliance under Make in India.

Tier 2 & 3 City Focus

Co-founder Surobhi Das highlighted the plan to connect India’s underutilized airstrips, enabling faster travel for smaller towns.

Engineer-First Approach

Goyal insists on a hands-on, engineer-led culture: “No waiting for approvals, just pure problem-solving and execution.”