Astrobase to invest Rs 500 cr in Karnataka. Bengaluru, Nov 3 (PTI) Bengaluru-based space technology company Astrobase and Netherlands-based agricultural products major Bayer will invest Rs 500 crore and Rs 200 crore, respectively, in. Astrobase and Bayer commit Rs 700 crore to establish rocket engine manufacturing and a global capability centre in Bengaluru, creating over 1,400 jobs across the state according to industries.