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Meridiam-owned Rift Valley Energy secures $15-mn commitment
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1y ago
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Tanzanian renewable energy company Rift Valley Energy, owned by global investor Meridiam, has received a $15 million commitment from a European institutional investor. The funding will be used to expand wind and hydropower capacity in Tanzania. Rift Valley Energy focuses on developing renewable energy projects in East Africa.
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Ecofy Finance secures $12.5 mn from offshore investor
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4m ago
Medial
Ecofy Finance, a non-banking financial company focused on green transition, has raised $12.5 million in debt capital from a development finance institution owned by the Danish government. The company, promoted by Eversource Capital, was co-founded by Rajashree Nambiar and Govind Sankaranarayanan, veterans in financial services. This investment marks a significant milestone for Ecofy Finance, highlighting its commitment to sustainable finance.
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Apple expands India footprint with new office in Bengaluru
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1y ago
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Apple has unveiled a new 15-floor office in Bengaluru, India, as part of its expansion plan in the country. The office, located in Bengaluru's Silicon Valley, will accommodate up to 1,200 employees and will feature designated lab space, wellness areas, cooperation spaces, and a cafeteria. Apple is aiming to manufacture over 50 million iPhones in India by March 2023 as it seeks to reduce reliance on China. The office will operate entirely on renewable energy, aligning with Apple's commitment to sustainability.
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Sistema.bio secures $15 Mn to accelerate global expansion
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9m ago
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Sistema.bio, a biogas-tech company, has successfully raised $15 million in a funding round led by ElectriFI, managed by EDFI Management Company. Existing investors, including Chroma Impact Investment, KawiSafi Ventures, AXA IM Alts, and others, also participated in this round. The funds will be used to scale operations, enhance technology, and improve customer service. Founded in 2010, Sistema.bio manufactures advanced digesters that enable farmers to convert waste into renewable energy and organic fertilizer. The company focuses on carbon mitigation and climate change adaptation, using IoT-supported Measurement, Reporting, and Verification (MRV) programs. Their technology transforms animal waste into clean biogas for cooking and electricity, while producing nutrient-rich biofertilizer. Operating across three continents, Sistema.bio has impacted over 100,000 farms and more than 600,000 people, reducing CO2 emissions by over 1 million tons annually. With more than 100,000 biogas units installed in over 35 countries, Sistema.bio is recognized as a leader in integrated renewable energy and agricultural technology for small-scale agriculture.
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Macquarie’s Blueleaf Energy plans $3 bn investment to expand India portfolio
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3m ago
Medial
Blueleaf Energy, a green energy platform based in Singapore and owned by Macquarie Asset Management, plans to invest up to $3 billion in India over the next five years. The company aims to increase its capacity in the country to 5GW. This investment highlights Blueleaf Energy's commitment to expanding its portfolio in India, focusing on sustainable energy growth and development. The move signifies a significant stride in the country’s green energy landscape.
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Adani Total Gas secures USD 375 mn funding to expand city gas network
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10m ago
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Adani Total Gas, the joint venture between Adani Group and TotalEnergies, has secured $375 million in funding from international lenders. The financing will support the expansion of Adani Total Gas' city gas distribution network across 34 authorized geographic areas, covering 13 states and serving up to 14% of India's population. This expansion aims to increase the usage of piped natural gas (PNG) and compressed natural gas (CNG), replacing high-carbon conventional fuels and promoting a gas-based economy. The funding will also support the government's vision to increase the share of natural gas in India's energy mix to 15% by 2030.
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Multi-asset investor Artal Capital secures another Saudi LP for maiden PE fund
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5m ago
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Artal Capital, a Riyadh-based multi-asset investment firm with $600 million in assets, has secured a new Saudi state-owned investor as a limited partner for its first private equity fund. The firm received a commitment from Saudi Venture Capital (SVC) for its $133-million target.
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Cabinet Clears INR 20,000 Cr Green Energy Push by NTPC
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22d ago
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The Indian government's Cabinet has approved a significant INR 20,000 crore investment for the state-owned NTPC to achieve 60 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2032, as part of a broader push for green energy. The investment will also allow subsidiary NTPC Green Energy Limited to support NTPC Renewable Energy Limited. This initiative aligns with India's commitment to reducing fossil fuel dependency and achieving net-zero emissions by 2070, creating job and entrepreneurship opportunities in the process.
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UrjaMobility secures $12 Mn in pre-Series A funding
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10m ago
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UrjaMobility, a startup specializing in battery leasing for commercial electric vehicles (EVs), has raised Rs 100 crore ($12 million) in its pre-Series A funding round, which includes both debt and equity financing. The round was co-led by Mufin Green Finance and Hindon Mercantil. The new funds will be used to expand UrjaMobility’s solutions in energy consumption and supply chain management, focus on the e-mobility sector, scale operations, and enhance its unique pay-per-use leasing model, according to a press release. Founded in 2022 by Pankaj Chopra, UrjaMobility offers battery leasing options for various commercial EV categories, including L3 and L5 vehicles, as well as electric L2s powered by lithium-ion batteries. The company aims to transform the upfront costs of battery energy into a manageable Monthly Lease Value (MLV). UrjaMobility has introduced a unique pay-per-use leasing model that allows customers to lease batteries based on kilometers driven, providing greater flexibility by converting traditional capital expenditures (CapEx) into smart operational expenditures (OpEx). This innovative approach offers end-users a cost-effective and hassle-free solution for adopting electric mobility. In its first month of operations, UrjaMobility claims to have delivered 150 kWh of energy per day through its Energy-as-a-Service (EaaS) model. The company has since expanded its capabilities and now provides 45 MWh of energy daily. Looking ahead, UrjaMobility aims to raise an additional Rs 250 crore in the first quarter of 2025 to further strengthen its retail network and meet the increasing demand for e-mobility solutions across the country.
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CPPIB’s credit unit inks $135 mn deal to part-finance India solar, wind projects
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1y ago
Medial
The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board's credit unit has signed a $135 million deal to partially finance solar and wind projects in India. The investment will support a US-based renewable energy company in developing these projects. CPPIB has been an active investor in India's renewable energy sector, and this deal aligns with their commitment to sustainability and clean energy.
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UGRO Capital secures $40M impact debt financing
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9m ago
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India-based UGRO Capital has secured a commitment letter for a $40m loan from the United States International Development Finance Corporation (DFC). The loan will support UGRO Capital's efforts to empower small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across India, with a focus on women-owned businesses. The funding will also benefit new-to-credit borrowers, with a portion supported by the Credit Guarantee Fund Trust for Micro and Small Enterprises (CGTMSE) Guarantee. This is UGRO Capital's third impact deal in less than a year, following previous funding rounds from the Asian Development Bank and FMO.
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