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Exclusive: Electric mobility startup Matter raises $10 Mn

EntrackrEntrackr · 1y ago
Exclusive: Electric mobility startup Matter raises $10 Mn
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Electric mobility startup Matter has raised Rs 82.6 crore (approximately $10 million) in a new round. This is the maiden round of equity funding for the Ahmedabad-based e-bike manufacturer. The board at Matter has issued 1,12,837 CCPS at an issue price of Rs 7,320 each to raise Rs 82.6 crore (approximately $10 million), its regulatory filing accessed from the Registrar of Companies shows. Japan Airlines & Translink Fund invested Rs 25 crore while Info Edge backed Capital 2B Fund poured in Rs 10.8 crore. Helena Special Investments Fund and Abhay P Shah, on behalf of Miracle Carriers are likely to participate in the fundraising. As per TheKredible estimates, the company has been valued at around Rs 1,690 crore or $204 million post-allotment. The e-bike manufacturer was reportedly in talks to raise $200 million to expand its operations, distribution and factory setup. Matter launched its maiden bike in early 2023 and began its pre-orders in May 2023. A year-old firm was in the pre-revenue stage during the fiscal year ended March 2023 while the losses for the firm stood at Rs 25 crore in the same period. It’s yet to file its annual results for FY24. Matter positions itself as a premium brand and this could be evident from its price-range which starts from Rs 1.7 lakh. Unlike Ola Electric and Ather, Matter is not targeting a mass audience and doesn’t compete with the two and other traditional manufacturers. In the e-bike segment, Matter competes with Bharat Forge-backed Tork Motors, TVS-backed Ultraviolette and RattanIndia Enterprises controlled Revolt. Tork Motors raised $6 million from Maxis Capital in January this year whereas Ultraviolette has been reportedly in talks to raise a larger round to the tune of $100 million. Ola Electric, which currently manufactures electric scooters, is also planning to enter the e-bike segment by FY26.

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Exclusive: Zypp Electric raises $6.5 Mn in ongoing Series C

EntrackrEntrackr · 6m ago
Exclusive: Zypp Electric raises $6.5 Mn in ongoing Series C
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Exclusive: Zypp Electric raises $6.5 Mn in ongoing Series C B2B delivery and shared mobility startup Zypp Electric is raising Rs 55.4 crore ($6.5 million) from 16 investors, which seems to be part of the ongoing Series C funding round for the Gurugram-based company. The board at Zypp Electric has passed a special resolution to issue 564 Series C2 CCPS at an issue price of Rs 9,83,005 each to raise Rs 55.4 crore, its regulatory filing accessed from the Registrar of Companies shows. Individuals including Ajay Kumar Aggarwal, Samir Goenka, Narinder Bajaj, Kapil Kriplani, Vega Industries, Gagan Khanna, Supersonic Carrier, Nirmal K Bathwal, and 10 other investors will cumulatively participate during the investment. According to Entrackr’s estimates, the company will be valued at around $335-350 million. This seems to be part of an ongoing round, and the valuation may vary with further injection. According to the company, it may raise up to $50 million in the Series C fundraise. In May last year, Zypp kicked off the new round with a $15 million tranche led by ENEOS. The company was backed by IAN Fund, 9 Unicorns (now 100 Unicorns), Anthill Ventures, Eiman Abdullah Mahfood Al Qatar, and others. Founded by Akash Gupta and Rashi Agrawal in 2017, Zypp Electric is an EV-as-a-service platform offering electric vehicle rentals along with delivery services through its e-scooter fleet for gig workers. The company claims to have around 22,000 active vehicles in its fleet, with 15,000 in Delhi NCR, 4,000 in Bengaluru, and 1,200 in Mumbai. Zypp Electric witnessed significant 2.6X growth, with its operating revenue crossing Rs 290 crore during the fiscal year ended March 2024. However, in pursuit of scale, the losses for the firm rose 2.2X to Rs 91 crore in the same period.

VoltUp raises $8 Mn in seed funding round

EntrackrEntrackr · 5m ago
VoltUp raises $8 Mn in seed funding round
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VoltUp, a mobility-as-a-service (MaaS) platform and battery-swapping startup, has raised $8 million (Rs 67 crore) in a seed funding round, comprising equity and debt, which was led by EM Impact Capital. The Mumbai-based company had previously raised $10 million in the pre-seed round, bringing the total fund raised to $18 million with participation from prominent Family Office, HDFC Bank, cKers, Grip Invest and GetVantage. Founded in 2019 by Siddharth Kabra, VoltUp is a battery-swapping platform that is designed for electric 2-wheelers and 3-wheelers. Operating in 14 cities, VoltUp’s technology-first approach integrates AI and data analytics to optimize station locations, monitor battery performance in real-time, and predict user demand, offering a safer, more efficient, and time-saving alternative to traditional charging. With a core focus on safety, health, and efficiency (SHE), VoltUp claims to deliver a more sustainable mobility experience, making densely populated cities smarter and more connected. Through its Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS) network, the startup empowers delivery agents, gig workers, and small businesses with reliable electric 2-wheelers powered by proprietary swappable battery technology. VoltUp plans to accelerate its MaaS offerings, integrating seamlessly with multiple electric vehicle platforms for two- and three-wheelers. It claims that its revenue has grown by over 4 times in the last 12 months and plans to deploy 1,000 new battery-swapping stations across 20 urban centres, supporting a growing customer base while promoting EV adoption and reducing range anxiety. Over the next two years, VoltUp aspires to invest in assets worth over $85 million, including swapping stations, batteries, and expanding the MaaS platform leading to additional job creation and bolstering India’s transition to sustainable mobility.

EV startup ALT Mobility raises $10 Mn in Series A

EntrackrEntrackr · 7m ago
EV startup ALT Mobility raises $10 Mn in Series A
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Commercial electric vehicle (EV) leasing and asset management company ALT Mobility has secured $10 million in a Series A funding round led by European venture capital firm Eurazeo. The round also witnessed participation from its existing investors Shell Ventures, Twynam Earth Fund, and EV2 Ventures. The Delhi-based company had previously raised $6.45 million from its existing investors. The proceeds will be allocated towards expanding its digital asset management platform, standardizing its battery technology, expanding its fleet to 30,000 vehicles by March 2026, and managing Rs 800 crore in assets under management (AUM) over the next 18 months, ALT Mobility said in a press release. Co-founded in 2021 by Dev Arora, Anuj Gupta, Harsh Dev Goyal, Jay Gupta, and Manas D Arora, ALT Mobility is a full-stack EV leasing platform offering mobility as a service (MaaS) for commercial vehicle users. It simplifies financing and provides reliable technology that supports the transition of intra-city logistics to electric mobility, reducing carbon footprints and improving profitability. ALT Mobility claims to have a fleet of 10,000 vehicles across 20 Indian cities leased to fleet operators and drivers. The company offers a comprehensive solution, including leasing, servicing, charging, real-time fleet monitoring, and data-driven insights to ensure low total cost of ownership and maximum fleet uptime. ALT Mobility plans to expand its offerings to the driver-cum-owner segment, introducing innovative 'drive-to-own' options and leasing products for four-wheeler light commercial vehicles and cars. It also aims to roll out a Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) model for second-life vehicles.

Exclusive: CoinDCX co-founder partners with ISRO scientists to launch Astrobase, raises $10 Mn

EntrackrEntrackr · 16d ago
Exclusive: CoinDCX co-founder partners with ISRO scientists to launch Astrobase, raises $10 Mn
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Exclusive: CoinDCX co-founder partners with ISRO scientists to launch Astrobase, raises $10 Mn The Bengaluru-based space tech company has raised over Rs 60 crore ($7 million) in its maiden funding round, led by venture firm BanyanCo, as per information sourced from the regulatory filings with MCA. CoinDCX co-founder Neeraj Khandelwal has partnered with senior ISRO scientists Devakumar Thammisetty, Pawan Kumar, and Prashant M to launch Astrobase, according to sources familiar with the matter. Astrobase aims to address the growing demand for satellite launches by building cost-efficient, high-payload launch vehicles. “The company is working on a methane oxygen full flow staged combustion engine designed to carry payloads ranging from 3 to 10 tonnes. It plans to offer three configurations of its launch vehicle: fully expendable, partially reusable and fully reusable, with a target launch cost of $300 per kilogram by 2034,” a person familiar with the matter said. As per sources, the company has secured an engine manufacturing facility in Bengaluru’s aerospace hub and is ready to begin production. “Astrobase is moving from research and development to manufacturing. It has completed engine and vehicle designs for an orbital-class launch system.” Entrackr estimates the startup’s valuation at approximately Rs 623 crore ($72 million) in this round. The company is preparing to raise additional capital, and its valuation will change accordingly. Following Entrackr’s story, Khandelwal clarified that the company has closed a $10 million seed round. He mentioned that the engine manufacturing facility is up and running, with 10 senior ISRO scientists on board. Over the past two years, spacetech startups are gaining momentum over the past few years. In 2024, 13 startups from the segment raised around $85 million in funding. In the ongoing calendar year, 10 such startups have announced their fundraise worth over $15 million. In 2025, the Indian government introduced a Rs 500 crore ($58 million) fund through IN-SPACe and approved a Rs 1,000 crore ($116 million) VC fund to support space-tech startups. The funds are intended to increase local development, reduce import reliance, and expand private sector participation in the space sector.

E-bike maker Matter raises $35 Mn in ongoing Series B round

EntrackrEntrackr · 1y ago
E-bike maker Matter raises $35 Mn in ongoing Series B round
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EV tech and energy storage firm Matter Motor announced that it has secured a first tranche of $35 million in Series B round led by US-based venture capital firm Helena. Other notable investors in this round include, Capital 2B, Japan Airlines & Translink Innovation Fund, Saad Bahwan Investment Management Company (SB Invest), other Institutional investors and Family Offices. The capital will be used to accelerate MATTER’s innovations in electric motorbikes and scaling in manufacturing, supply chain, marketing and retail, the company said in a press release. The firm recently raised $10 million as a part of the ongoing round which is likely to be closed at around $70 million. As per TheKredible’s estimates, the company has been valued at around Rs 1,690 crore or $204 million post-allotment. The valuation will vary after the completion of the round. Matter launched its maiden bike in early 2023 and began its pre-orders in May 2023. The firm has developed its in-house technology stack, leveraging the power of data, software and machine intelligence to create a 4-speed hyper-shift geared electric motorbike, AERA. As per the company, its product empowers riders to charge anywhere by delivering over 125 kms range per charge with a 5-amp onboard charging system. As of now, Matter has secured 40,000 pre-bookings for its electric motorbike AERA, which is set to commence deliveries this festive season. Recently, Matter’s chief executive said that the firm ​​is looking to raise between $100 million and $200 million in the next two years to establish a new manufacturing facility with total installed capacity for producing 1 million e-motorbikes. Matter was in the pre-revenue stage during the fiscal year ended March 2023 while the losses for the firm stood at Rs 25 crore in the same period. It’s yet to file its annual results for FY24. In the premium e-bike segment, Matter competes with Bharat Forge-backed Tork Motors, TVS-backed Ultraviolette and RattanIndia Enterprises-controlled Revolt. Ola Electric, which currently manufactures electric scooters, is also planning to enter the e-bike segment by early 2026.

Exclusive: Electric mobility platform Kazam to raise $6 Mn in Series B

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Exclusive: Electric mobility platform Kazam to raise $6 Mn in Series B
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Exclusive: Electric mobility platform Kazam to raise $6 Mn in Series B Electric mobility startup Kazam is raising Rs 51 crore (around $6 million) in its Series B round, led by Vertex Ventures, with participation from Avaana Capital and Chakra Growth Capital. The board at Kazam has passed a special resolution to issue 36,410 Series B compulsory convertible preference shares at an issue price of $165.06 each to raise the aforementioned sum, its regulatory filing sourced from the Registrar of Companies (RoC) shows. IFC VVSEA Co-Invest LP and Vertex Ventures SEA Fund, representing Vertex Ventures, will jointly invest $4.9 million, while Avaana Capital and Chakra Growth Capital will contribute $1.01 million and $0.9 million, respectively. According to Entrackr’s estimates, the company will be valued at around $51 million post-allotment. Kazam plans to deploy the funds towards business growth, expansion initiatives, and general corporate purposes. After this funding round, Vertex Ventures and IFC VVSEA Co-Invest together will hold a 22.89% stake, while Avaana Capital and Chakra Growth Capital will own 17.02% and 1.51% stakes, respectively. Founded in 2020 by Akshay Shekhar and Vaibhav Tyagi, Kazam is an EV charging software platform that develops smart and affordable charging networks. Its technology supports a wide variety of vehicles, including two-wheelers, commercial electric vehicles (CEVs), three-wheelers, and city buses. It claims to power over 25,000 charging points. The Bengaluru-based firm works with the likes of BigBasket, Zypp, Mahindra, Bajaj, Ather, TVS, Hero MotoCorp, and Ultraviolette. The company is yet to file its annual results for FY25. According to the startup data intelligence platform TheKredible, its revenue from operations surged 3.3X to Rs 12.19 crore during the fiscal year ended in March 2024 while its losses stood at Rs 10.2 crore in the same fiscal year.

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