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EV startup Turno raises $5.5 Mn led by BII

EntrackrEntrackr · 1y ago
EV startup Turno raises $5.5 Mn led by BII
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Commercial electric vehicle (EV) distribution and financing Turno has raised Rs 46 crore ($5.5 million) from new and existing investors. The new capital infusion for the Bengaluru-based firm came after 15 months. The board at Turno has passed a special resolution to allot 18,057 compulsory convertible preference shares at an issue price of Rs 25,509 each to raise Rs 46 crore, its regulatory filing accessed through the Registrar of Companies (RoC) shows. British International Investment invested Rs 24.94 crore while existing investors and Quona Accion, Stellaris Ventures, and B Capital participated with 6.89 crore, Rs 9.27 crore, and Rs 4.95 crore respectively. According to the filings, the company will use these funds for expansion and to meet working capital requirements as decided by the board. As per startup data intelligence platform TheKredible estimates, Turno is valued at around Rs 587 crore or $71 million post-money. The round seems to be an ongoing one and the firm is likely to raise more money and the firm’s worth will change accordingly. Following the fresh investment, Stellaris Ventures holds 18.68% stake in Turno while B Capital, Quona Accion, and British International Investment have 7.70%, 6.54%, and 4.25% stake, respectively. Founded by Hemanth Aluru and Sudhindra Reddy, Turno is a commercial vehicle marketplace which sells three-wheel EVs such as Mahindra & Mahindra, Piaggio, Euler Motors, and Etrio among others. It also provides financing options across Delhi, Telangana, Maharashtra, et al. The company has raised around $22.5 million to date including a $13.8 million in its Series A round in February last year. Incorporated in 2021, the company was at pre-revenue during the fiscal year ended March 2023 with a loss of Rs 27 crore in the same period. Tuno is yet to file annual results for the last fiscal (FY24).`

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EV charging infra startup Charge Zone scoops up $19 Mn

EntrackrEntrackr · 1y ago
EV charging infra startup Charge Zone scoops up $19 Mn
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Electric vehicle (EV) charging network Charge Zone has received a $19 million commitment from British International Investment (BII), the UK’s development finance institution (DFI) and impact investor. In March last year, the Vadodara-based startup scooped up $54 million in its Series A1 funding round led by BlueOrchard Finance. Charge Zone will use the funds for expansion of its high-speed charging network for electric cars, buses, and trucks across key cities and highways in India, the company said in a press release. It also plans to roll out more than 1,500 supercharging stations over the next 18 months and reach a portfolio of over 10,000 charging stations by 2027. Led by Kartikey Hariyani, the six-year-old Charge Zone provides super-fast EV charging with more than 3,200 points across more than 400 locations in India and UAE. The firm has tied up with several OEMs and e-mobility companies including Hyundai, Mahindra & Mahindra, Ashok Leyland, Volvo Eicher, Tata Motors, Marriott, Hyatt, Fortune, and Landmark Group. Charge Zone added that the investment from BII is a part of their long-term plan to create a network of one million charging points for all 4W categories of vehicles including cars, buses and trucks by 2030. It will focus on key markets such as Delhi, Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Pune, Hyderabad, Bengaluru and Chennai. For the fiscal year ended in March 2023, the company reported nearly three fold jump in its operating revenue to Rs 46.93 crore, according to startup data intelligence platform TheKredible. During the period, its losses surged two fold to Rs 9.89 crore. In the rapid EV charging space, it competes with ElectricPe, Bolt.Earth, Ather Energy, BluSmart, Magenta Power, among others.

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

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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.

Vidyut raises $10 Mn in Series A led by 3one4 Capital

EntrackrEntrackr · 1y ago
Vidyut raises $10 Mn in Series A led by 3one4 Capital
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EV financing and vehicle lifecycle management platform Vidyut has raised $10 million in its Series A round led by 3one4 Capital. The round also saw participation from new and existing investors including Saison Capital, Zephyr Peacock, Force Ventures, Alteria Capital and Udaan CEO Sujeet Kumar. The Series A round is a mix of equity and debt funding. Entrackr had exclusively reported about Vidyut’s new fundraise earlier this month. Previously, it closed its seed round of $4 million in a mix of equity and debt led by Force Ventures and others in December 2022. This funding emphasizes the company’s commitment to improve EV ownership for SMBs and the startup will utilize the new funds to scale its offerings to the EV ecosystem, the startup said in a press release. Vidyut, which offers EV insurance, lifecycle management, and EV resale, is also looking to expand its presence to 40 Indian cities. The company will also double its team size by the end of FY25 as it prepares to build a full stack EV ecosystem. Founded in 2021 by Xitij Kothi and Gaurav Srivastava, the company offers a battery subscription ownership plan powered by proprietary asset-underwriting algorithms. It already offers ownership solutions for Mahindra, Piaggio, Altigreen, Murugappa Group’s Montra Electric, Euler Motors and OSM vehicles. The two-year-old company was in the pre-revenue stage until FY23 and posted an income of Rs 68 lakh with a loss of Rs 3 crore during the last fiscal year. In the electric vehicle financing space, Vidyut competes with Revfin, Finayo, Mufin Green Finance, OTO, evfin, and Hero FinCorp, among others. The Indian startup ecosystem has seen an uptick in funding for EV financing focused startups in the past couple of months. In December, Revfin raised $14 million in Series B round while Mufin and OTO raised $17 million and $10 million, respectively, earlier this month.

Rooftop solar focused NBFC Dugar Finance raises $3 Mn in debt

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Rooftop solar focused NBFC Dugar Finance raises $3 Mn in debt
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Non-banking financial company (NBFC) Dugar Finance has raised $3 million in debt from the $75-million Green Basket Bond issued by Swiss based impact investment firm Symbiotics Investments. The bond was issued by Symbiotics Investments and subscribed to by British International Investment (BII), the UK’s development finance institution and impact investor, aiming to drive the adoption of renewable energy solutions across Asia and Africa. The proceeds will be utilized to expand its presence in the EV financing and rooftop solar financing space, primarily targeting residential as well as MSME customers, including housing societies, in tier-II and tier-III cities, Dugar Finance said in a press release. According to Dugar Finance, it provides income-generating vehicle loans tailored for self-employed individuals and gig economy workers, helping create livelihoods and foster upward mobility. Beyond traditional vehicle and mortgage loans, it actively promotes green and inclusive financing through electric vehicle (EV) loans, rooftop solar financing, and credit solutions for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). Since its inception, Dugar Finance states that it has made significant strides in promoting EV/renewable energy solutions. Until now, the company has helped over 1,200 customers adopt rooftop solar solutions and help purchase EV vehicles. With over 30 branches across 6 states, Dugar Finance claims to have served more than 25,000 customers since its inception, focusing on underserved and credit-invisible segments.

DCDC Health Services raises nearly $10 Mn from BII

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DCDC Health Services raises nearly $10 Mn from BII
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DCDC Health services private limited (DCDC), operating dialysis centers under its brand DCDC Kidney Care, has secured a strategic investment of Rs 82 crore (nearly $10 million) from British International Investment (BII), the UK’s development finance institution and impact investor. The proceeds will be used to deliver critical, life-saving dialysis treatments to low-income patients suffering from end-stage renal disease (ESRD). DCDC operates dialysis clinics in public-private partnership (PPP) arrangements with state governments. It provides treatments to economically weaker sections of the population. The startup claims to have a rollout of 900 dialysis machines in over 100 centers over the next three years. It is expected to reach over 15,000 unique patients, the majority of whom are low-income. This will also create around 1,000 direct jobs. According to BII, at least 30% of its total new commitments by value will be allocated to climate finance between 2022 and 2026. The company currently holds investments in over 1,580 businesses across 65 countries.

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