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Matel raises $4 Mn in Series A round

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Matel raises $4 Mn in Series A round
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Mobility and energy solutions startup Matel has raised $4 million in its Series A round, led by Transition VC. The round also saw participation from Gruhas and Haresh Abichandani. Founded in 2017, Matel manufactures synchronous machines and motor controllers for e-mobility, industrial applications, agricultural pumping, and HVAC sector. Specialised in designing and manufacturing high-efficiency electric motors and controllers, it offers a full-stack powertrain solution to OEMs of EVs and the industrial sector. The startup offers application in all kinds of EVs including 2-wheelers, 3-wheelers, 4-Wheelers, buses and off-road vehicles. It started the mass production of powertrains in April 2024 after receiving successful validation and certification by various EV OEMs. Later this year, it will start supplying products for traction and auxiliary application in the CV segment, which is in the 350V segment and up to 100 KW power. In addition, Matel will also start delivering products in 600V and 200 KW power range in FY26, which are currently under the design phase. Over the next two years, it Matel plans to foray into electric motors required in the defence sector. With an order book already in hand and firm plans for product portfolio expansion, Matel is looking forward to exceeding Rs 100 crore in annual sales by next year.

IndiGrid raises $4 Mn led by Cactus Venture Partners

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IndiGrid raises $4 Mn led by Cactus Venture Partners
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IndiGrid raises $4 Mn led by Cactus Venture Partners Electric vehicle (EV) component maker IndiGrid Technology has raised $4 million (about Rs 35.2 crore) as part of a strategic funding round from existing investor Cactus Partners. Electronics systems design and manufacturing startup IndiGrid Technology has raised $4 million (about Rs 35.2 crore) as part of a strategic funding round from existing investor Cactus Partners. The proceeds will be allocated towards expanding production capacity and offerings, enhancing automation, ramping up hiring and broadening presence both in India and other global markets, IndiGrid Technology said in a press release. Co-founded in 2015 by Sameer Narang and Rishab Puri, IndiGrid Technology is a full stack electronics component manufacturer with in-house design and manufacturing capabilities. The electronics system design and manufacturing (ESDM) startup makes battery packs, motor controllers, vehicle control units, components for EV drivetrains, among others. “Having matured in the automotive industry, we have diversified to increase our product portfolio by acting on the evidently growing market traction in the consumer goods sector where we began acquiring some key clients,” said Sameer Narang, co-founder of IndiGrid Technology. The latest round comes more than a year after Cactus Partners led IndiGrid’s $5 million Series A round in June 2024. Since then, the company has diversified into consumer electronics and now also caters to companies like Hella, Rosenberger, Sensetek, Sandhar, IFB, Revolt, among others. IndiGrid reported a revenue of Rs 108.5 crore in the fiscal year 2024-25 (FY25) and it is targeting a top line of Rs 350 crore to Rs 380 crore in FY26. It claims to operate at high single-digit EBITDA margin and projects to clock double-digit EBITDA margin growth in the next couple of years.

EV charging startup IPEC bags $3 Mn from Gruhas

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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.

EV parts maker Vecmocon raises $10 million in round led by Ecosystem Integrity Fund

Economic TimesEconomic Times · 1y ago
EV parts maker Vecmocon raises $10 million in round led by Ecosystem Integrity Fund
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Vecmocon, an electric vehicle (EV) components maker, has raised $10 million in funding. The round was led by Ecosystem Integrity Fund (EIF) and saw participation from existing investor Blume Ventures, as well as British International Investment (BII). Vecmocon plans to use the funds to expand its presence in various market segments, including electric two-wheelers, three-wheelers, light commercial vehicles, and buses. The company aims to develop advanced computing solutions for electric mobility and specializes in safety-critical components such as battery management systems and EV chargers. Vecmocon also plans to expand internationally and explore opportunities in Southeast Asia and African markets.

Transition VC closes Fund I at Rs 700 Cr

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Transition VC closes Fund I at Rs 700 Cr
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Transition VC has announced the final close of its debut fund at Rs 700 crore (approximately $77 million), overshooting its initial target of Rs 400 crore. The fund is backed by a community of institutional investors, corporates, family offices, strategic partners, and industry leaders. According to Transition VC, this LP network gives the firm a meaningful edge, strengthening thesis development, sharpening its ability to identify emerging trends early, and deepening the quality of deal flow. For founders, this LP network acts as a real commercial accelerator by converting pilots into purchase orders, opening doors to domestic and global markets, and directly shaping adoption pathways. Transition VC plans to invest at the post-product, pre-PMF stage, while strategically constructing a portfolio in which companies are complementary rather than competitive. By doing so, the firm enables founders to share insights, supply chains, and talent across the portfolio. To date, Transition VC claims to have supported 17 startups through Fund I, targeting a final portfolio of up to 25 companies. The firm has backed companies such as CIMware, Comminent, Matel, EMO, Hydgen, Dynolt, and Promethean. It says that more than half of the fund has been committed, and the firm is looking to deploy the remaining capital into founders building high-conviction solutions across the energy transition spectrum. Co-founded by Raiyaan Shingati and Mohammed Shoeb Al, Transition VC is an energy-transition-focused venture capital fund that invests early, catalytic capital into the future of energy in India, backing engineering-led companies building the infrastructure for the transition via electrification, energy storage, industrial decarbonisation, alternate fuels, and next-generation manufacturing.

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