AutoNxt Automation Secures Pre-Series A Funding From Saama Updated On Tue, Apr 9th, 2024 by Saurenergy AutoNxt Automation, a technology start-up building high-torque electric powertrains and off-road autonomous technologies, announced the successful closure of its Pre-Series A round of funding led by Saama. Amit Singhal, the former head of Google’s search division, Suveer Sinha, India Head for KKR Capstone, Bluehill Capital, Keiretsu Forum, Soonicorn Ventures, and other marquee investors participated in […] Read more
Solar Finance Startup Metafin Gets $5 Million Funding Updated On Thu, Feb 8th, 2024 by Saurenergy Metafin, a leading cleantech-focused NBFC, has successfully raised $5 million in equity funding, led by Prime Venture Partners and Varanium Capital. This investment backs Metafin’s approach to accelerating rooftop solar adoption and financing in rural India. Metafin plans to utilize funds to expand across states, grow its loan book, enhance its technology and IoT stack, […] Read more
Ather & Ola Electric Veteran C Suresh Joins Raptee as Head of Operations Updated On Tue, Oct 17th, 2023 by Saurenergy Premium EV motorcycle Startup Raptee has announced the appointment of C Suresh as the Head of Operations. At Raptee, Suresh will construct a comprehensive portfolio of operations in manufacturing engineering, quality, sourcing & supply chain, and projects with a focus on setting up the processes and building a strong team. One of the pivotal roles […] Read more
“Electric Motorcycles Need Higher Localisation, Time To Market”-Dinesh Arjun, Raptee Updated On Tue, Oct 10th, 2023 by Saurenergy Dinesh Arjun, Co-Founder, Raptee, speaks to SaurEnergy about the firms plans. Congratulations on the funding. Can you give us a sense of the cap structure at the firm now? Last valuation? We’re proud of the fact that we’ve gotten so far without raising much external capital. Many of the industry experts including our investors […] Read more
Climate Tech Startup Aurassure Raises Rs 4cr In Seed Round Updated On Wed, Sep 20th, 2023 by Saurenergy Bhubaneswar-based IoT-enabled climate tech startup Aurassure has raised Rs four crore in a seed round led by Unicorn India Ventures. The funds raised will be deployed to strengthen product capabilities by creating a data analytics team, acquiring product certifications for international scaling, and sales team expansion for growing reach to multiple cities. Aurassure, using its […] Read more
Solar Startup Ellipsol Raises Rs 2.5 cr Seed Funding Updated On Tue, Sep 5th, 2023 by Saurenergy Ellipsol, a next-generation solar company developing path-breaking solar energy solutions, has raised rupees 2.5 crore in a seed funding round led by Capital A. The funding round also saw the participation of the Grand Anicut Fund. Other individuals also contributed to the funding round. Ellipsol’s site, that is yet to open formally, promises 2X the […] Read more
Solar Startup Zunroof Struggles To Deliver On Promise Updated On Fri, Aug 25th, 2023 by Saurenergy There were plenty of rooftop solar companies raising capital during the 2016-19 period. However, the fund inflow in such startups slowed down gradually and only a handful of them are in serious business. In fact, recent funding rounds for firms like Solar Square have been built around funding their customers. One early pre-2020 startup is […] Read more
Indian Investor, Others Help Australian Battery Startup Sicona To Raise AU$22m Funds Updated On Thu, Jun 15th, 2023 by Saurenergy Australian battery startup Sicona Battery Technologies (Sicona) has now announced raising AU $22 million in Series A funding, which will be used to further the company’s development plans in Australia and the United States. The $22 million investment was led by India’s Himadri Speciality Chemical Ltd, leading Australian venture capital investor Artesian, and Electrification & […] Read more
Gurugram-based EV Logistics Firm Zyngo Raises $5 Million Funding Updated On Tue, May 9th, 2023 by Saurenergy Zyngo EV Mobility Private Ltd, a Gurugram-based tech-enabled third-party logistics service provider, has now raised USD five million in a ‘pre-series A’ funding led by Delta Corp Holdings (Delta Corp). It was in addition to the participation from existing investors like LC Nueva Investment Partners LLP. The company said these funds would be used to […] Read more