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EV charging startup IPEC bags $3 Mn from Gruhas

EntrackrEntrackr · 6m ago
EV charging startup IPEC bags $3 Mn from Gruhas
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EV charging startup IPEC has secured an investment of $3 million from Nikhil Kamath and Abhijeet Pai’s Gruhas. The proceeds will be used to strengthen its aim to consolidate its leadership status in the EV charging sector and accelerate growth in the broader power electronics domain, IPEC said in a press release. IPEC was founded in 2017 by the MEHER Group, together with DEKI Electronics & Sungho Electronics, with Zohra Khan as its CEO. The platform offers a range of EV charging products that include private, portable, and public chargers as well as EV Connectors and Vehicle Charging Inlets. These products are fully compliant with various national and international standards and the latest localisation regulations, including the PM E-Drive and PLI Scheme. Beyond hardware, IPEC also offers Cloud-based Charging Management Systems (CMS) and a user-friendly mobile app for real-time control and insights. IPEC is an approved supplier to leading EV OEMs like Ather Energy, Bajaj Auto, Greaves (Ampere), and more. The Bengaluru-based company aspires to drive energy transition in e-mobility with intelligent, reliable, and cost-effective charging solutions at scale that address India’s specific needs and the rising demand for locally manufactured alternatives. IPEC claims to have witnessed a 40% growth in revenue in FY25 and anticipates doubling its revenue in FY26. The company also plans to expand its avenues and capabilities into global markets. It claims to have delivered over 1 million EV charging products to the top EV OEMs in India and is gearing up to expand its manufacturing capacities to 50,000 units per month.

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Exclusive: EV charging startup Statiq in talks to raise $15-18 Mn

EntrackrEntrackr · 5d ago
Exclusive: EV charging startup Statiq in talks to raise $15-18 Mn
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Founded in 2020 by Akshit Bansal and Raghav Arora, Statiq builds and operates EV charging infrastructure and runs a consumer app for locating and booking charging points. EV charging network startup Statiq is in advanced talks to raise around $15 to 18 million in a new funding round from new and exiting investors, according to two people familiar with the potential deal. “Statiq was earlier exploring a much larger round, but the company has now decided to settle for a smaller cheque in the range of $15–18 million,” said one of the people cited above, requesting anonymity. “A new institutional investor is likely to lead the round, with participation from other new and existing investors.” Statiq last raised $25.7 million in a Series A round led by Shell Ventures in mid 2022. The firm was later reported to be in talks for a $50 million Series B last year but the round did not materialize at that scale. The startup offers a mix of hardware and software led services, with its hardware segment including chargers and related infrastructure contributing the majority of its revenue. Statiq also runs a financing program for EV charging stations in partnership with State Bank of India to accelerate infrastructure expansion. As per sources, Statiq’s valuation will remain flat in the Series B round, at around $100 million post-money. The flat valuation isn’t surprising, as Statiq’s Indian entity (Sharify Services Pvt Ltd) saw its revenue from operations decline 40% year-on-year to Rs 40.9 crore in FY24 from Rs 67.53 crore in FY23. At the same time, the company’s losses ballooned 3.1X to Rs 44.52 crore in FY25. It’s yet to disclose FY25 numbers. “The company is likely to deploy the fresh capital toward network expansion and product development to strengthen its position in the EV charging space,” said the source quoted above. Terms of the deal may change. Entrackr reached out to Statiq’s founders and Shell Ventures for comment but did not receive a response until the time of publication. In the EV charging infrastructure sector, Statiq faces competition from well-funded startups such as Charge Zone, ElectricPe, Bolt.Earth, and IPEC.

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