Bengaluru-based drone logistics startup Airbound secured $8.65 million in seed funding led by Lachy Groom, Humba Ventures, and Lightspeed. The company aims to bring down per-delivery costs to ₹1 using autonomous drone fleets. The funds will help expand manufacturing, secure regulatory clearances, and pilot delivery routes in major cities. Airbound’s model focuses on hyperlocal transport efficiency, reflecting strong investor enthusiasm for India’s next wave of drone-based logistics and last-mile delivery innovation.