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Exclusive: SolarSquare raises fresh funds from Zerodha's Rainmatter, Gruhas, others

EntrackrEntrackr · 1y ago
Exclusive: SolarSquare raises fresh funds from Zerodha's Rainmatter, Gruhas, others
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Rooftop solar startup SolarSquare has raised $4.2 million from existing investors Zerodha’s Rainmatter Capital, Abhijeet Pai and Nikhil Kamath’s Gruhas Proptech, Lowercrabon Capital, Climate Angels and Good Capital. The board at SolarSquare has passed a special resolution to allot 7,589 Series B compulsory convertible debentures at an issue price of Rs 46,710 to raise Rs 35.44 crore, its regulatory filing shows. Lowercarbon and Good Capital invested Rs 20.74 crore and 3.32 crore while Gruhas Proptech and Rainmatter separately pumped in Rs 6.22 crore and Rs 3.98 crore, respectively. The funding will be used for the expansion, working capital requirements, and general corporate purposes, according to the filings. Every debenture issue during the round will be converted into a preference share at the next qualified funding round and the investors are considering the same to take place at a valuation of $75 million, the filings further added. As per TheKredible estimates, the company has been valued at around Rs 394 crore or $48 million post-allotment. The company is likely to raise more funds in this round and the valuation may vary after the final tranche. SolarSquare has raised over $20 million to date including its Rs 100 crore ($12 million) Series A round led by Elevation Capital and Lowercarbon in November 2022. According to the startup data intelligence platform TheKredible, Lowercrabon is the largest external stakeholder with 20.29% followed by Elevation Capital which holds 14.99%. Rainmatter and Gruhas Proptech own 3.84% and 2.50% respectively in SolarSquare. Head to TheKredible for the complete shareholding pattern. Founded by Neeraj Jain and Nikhil Nahar, SolarSquare designs, installs, and finances rooftop solar systems for homes. It also provides rooftop solar solutions for housing societies and commercial establishments. The company is yet to file its financial statements for FY24 but its revenue from operations grew 35.4% to Rs 107 crore in FY23. It posted Rs 35 crore loss in the same period. SolarSquare competes with Zunroof, Cleantech, Mysun, Oorjan, and Freyr Energy, among others. In February, the company acquired PV Diagnostics, a company with expertise in the utility scale solar power sector. Update: The story and headline have been updated to reflect Zerodha Technology as Zerodha’s Rainmatter Capital.

SustVest raises $1.7 Mn in pre-Series A

EntrackrEntrackr · 1y ago
SustVest raises $1.7 Mn in pre-Series A
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Sustainable investment platform SustVest has raised $1.7 million in its pre-Series A round in mix of equity and debt led by Inflection Point Ventures and Antler along with participation from WEH ventures, Venture Catalysts, Soonicorn Ventures, FAAD Network, and others. The proceeds will be used for key business growth initiatives, including acquiring solar projects, scaling marketing with the regulated platform launch, strengthening operations, and covering legal expenses. Founded by Hardik Bhatia and Devansh Shah, SustVest specializes in sustainable investments in renewable energy. The platform claims to have achieved over Rs 43 crore in Assets Under Management (AUM) with 9.3 MW of solar installations, distributed over Rs 5.7 crore in energy income and saved over 94 lakh kg of carbon emissions. The startup claims to offer investors fixed-income opportunities with environmental impact while enabling C&I consumers to access zero-cost solar projects at up to 50% lower tariffs. Its portfolio includes renowned clients such as Lodha Group, Hitachi, Mahle Group, Subros Ltd, CISF, NSG, CRPF, and others.

Solar platform Aerem Solutions raises $15 Mn in pre-Series B

EntrackrEntrackr · 17d ago
Solar platform Aerem Solutions raises $15 Mn in pre-Series B
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Solar platform Aerem Solutions raises $15 Mn in pre-Series B Distributed solar platform Aerem Solutions has raised $15 million (Rs 136 crore) in a pre-Series B funding round led by SMBC Asia Rising Fund, the venture arm of Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC). Existing investors British International Investment (BII), UTEC, Blume Ventures, Avaana Capital, Riverwalk Holdings, and SE Ventures (Schneider Electric) also participated in the round. With this infusion, Aerem’s total funding has reached approximately $34.5 million. Prior to the current round, the Mumbai-based startup had raised Rs 100 crore (around $11.7 million) in April last year, led by UTEC. In 2023, it had raised $5 million in an earlier funding round led by Avaana Capital. The fresh capital will be used to expand Aerem’s pan-India footprint, strengthen its EPC and installer partner network, and drive solar adoption among MSMEs and residential customers. The company also plans to invest in improving affordability, execution quality, and post-installation performance visibility. Founded in 2021, Aerem operates a full-stack platform for distributed solar adoption in India, integrating solar financing, an equipment marketplace, and a technology layer spanning system design, procurement, financing, and asset monitoring. It primarily serves MSMEs, homeowners, EPCs, and financial institutions. To date, Aerem claims to have enabled over 1,200 MW of solar capacity and financed more than 2,000 projects across the country. The company works with over 3,200 installation partners across 150 cities in India.

Climate tech startup Ecozen raises $23 Mn in debt

EntrackrEntrackr · 1y ago
Climate tech startup Ecozen raises $23 Mn in debt
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Climate-focused deeptech startup Ecozen has raised over $23 million in debt funding from responsAbility Investments AG, Northern Arc Capital Limited, Maanaveeya Development & Finance Private Limited, and others. In April last year, the Pune-based startup had raised $30 million in a mix of debt and equity from Nuveen Global Fund and others. It also secured $25 million led by Nuveen in January 2023. The proceeds will be used to drive scale in its current businesses while furthering its position in sustainable technologies. Founded by Devendra Gupta, Ecozen offers climate-smart deep tech solutions and core technology stacks including motor controls, IoT, and energy storage that leverage solar power. The company has two core products Ecotron and Ecofrost. Ecozen claims to have recorded a CAGR of over 83% in revenue growth over the past three years. The company has manufactured over 300,000 Ecotron solar pump controllers to date, with 100,000 units produced between March and December 2024 alone. As per startup data intelligence platform TheKredible, Ecozen’s revenue surged by 139% to Rs 293.24 crore in FY23 from Rs 122.57 crore in FY22. The firm also turned profitable with Rs 5.76 crore profits in FY23 as compared to a loss of Rs 37 lakh in FY22. It is yet to file its annual report for FY24. Ecozen competes with Powerflex, Inficold and Khetworks. Its diverse product portfolio includes Ecotron, Ecofrost, Eco-Freeze, Ecozen atta chakki, Ecotron Omni, and e-bike controllers, catering to a range of industries and needs.

Exclusive: EV startup Qucev raises $15 Mn in Series B

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Exclusive: EV startup Qucev raises $15 Mn in Series B
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Exclusive: EV startup Qucev raises $15 Mn in Series B Qucev has raised Rs 131.25 crore ($15 million) in Series B round led by existing investor Singularity AMC with the participation of Lotus Family Trust, Volrado Venture Partners, Anchorage Capital and others. Electric commercial vehicle startup Qucev has raised Rs 131.25 crore (approximately $15 million) in Series B round led by existing investor Singularity AMC with the participation of Lotus Family Trust, Volrado Venture Partners, Anchorage Capital and others. According to its regulatory filing with the Registrar of Companies (RoC) in September 2025, Qucev’s board issued 4,467,375 Series B compulsorily convertible preference shares at an issue price of Rs 293.8 per share to raise the said amount. Singularity AMC led the tranche with an investment of Rs 25.76 crore (nearly $3 million), followed by Lotus Family Trust, which put in Rs 18.5 crore. Anchorage Capital, Volrado Venture Partners, Param Capital, and S Gupta Family Investments each invested Rs 17.98 crore. The remaining amount was contributed by other investors, including angel investors Lakshay Singhal, Anubhav Gupta and company’s founder Naresh Rawal. According to Entrackr’s analysis, the company is currently valued at around Rs 538 crore or $61 million post-money. Founded in 2022 by Naresh Rawal, Qucev is a next-generation electric commercial vehicle company in partnership with China-based EV manufacturer BYD, designs and manufactures electric tractors, trucks, buses, and three-wheelers, focusing on sustainable and cost-effective mobility. Beyond manufacturing and sales, Qucev also offers financing, charging infrastructure, and fleet solutions. According to startup data intelligence platform TheKredible, Qucev has previously raised around $4 million from Singularity AMC, Barclays and Maa Creations. For the fiscal year ended March 2025, the company did not report any product sales and generated Rs 2.08 crore from the sale of services. During the same period, it recorded a loss of Rs 9.35 crore. Qucev competes with players like Euler Motors, Altigreen, as well as established names such as Mahindra Electric, Piaggio, Kinetic Green, Tata, and others.

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