CDPQ Raises Stake in Azure Power to 40% via $100 Mn Addl Investment Updated On Mon, Oct 22nd, 2018 by Saurenergy Post this new investment, the total amount invested by CDPQ in Azure Power grew to USD 240 million. Canada’s one of the leading institutional fund managers, La Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (CDPQ) has raised its shareholding in Azure Power Global, India-based solar firm, to 40 percent through USD 100 million contribution to the company’s recent […] Read more
Cygni Energy Raises $6.4 mn to Back Expansion Updated On Thu, Aug 23rd, 2018 by Saurenergy Cygni Energy equity funding is led by Endiya Partners, a leading early-stage venture capital firm that invests in product startups, and the debt by IndusInd Bank, a leading Private Bank in India. Hyderabad based innovative Solar-DC solutions startup, Cygni Energy has raised a funding of USD 6.4 million through a combination of Equity and Debt. The equity funding […] Read more
S’pore-based SolarHome Raises $1.2 mn in Convertible Note Offering Updated On Mon, Feb 26th, 2018 by Saurenergy The company to use funds to expand into dry zone in Myanmar and build out credit risk management function. A Singapore-based start-up, SolarHome, that provide Pay-As-You-Go (PAYG) solar off-grid solutions, has raised another USD 1.2 million in growth capital through an issue of convertible notes to a consortium of investors. The company to use funds to expand […] Read more
SunSource Energy Raises Fund from SBICAP Neev Fund via PE Investment Updated On Fri, Feb 16th, 2018 by Saurenergy This investment would be used in developing solar project assets in states with low levels of capital investment, namely Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, Orissa, Jharkhand, West Bengal and Chhattisgarh. Solar energy products supplier, SunSource Energy Pvt Ltd has raised an undisclosed amount from the Neev Fund, which is a joint venture between SBI […] Read more
ReNew Power Raises Rs 2,235 Crore From NCD Updated On Wed, Jan 10th, 2018 by Saurenergy The issuance comes in two parts: the first, a credit enhanced NCD worth Rs 760 crore and the second, a multi-issuer cross-collateralised rupee bond involving multiple power distribution companies. ReNew Power Ventures Pvt. Ltd, one of India’s leading clean energy companies, has stated the closure of the issue of non-convertible debentures (NCDs) collectively worth Rs […] Read more
Waaree Energies Limited Raises Rs 100 crore From Centrum Financial Services Limited Updated On Thu, Dec 21st, 2017 by Saurenergy Centrum Group, controlled by ex-Standard Chartered top leader, Jaspal Bindra, made the investment through its non-banking finance arm. The integrated solar power solutions company, Waaree Energies Limited raised Rs 100 crore from Centrum Financial Services Limited for helping the Mumbai-based alternate energy equipments firm’s capacity expansion through a structured financing deal. Founded in 1989 and headquartered […] Read more
Solar Business: Greenlight Planet Raises $60 Million led by Apis Partners Updated On Wed, Dec 6th, 2017 by Saurenergy Greenlight Planet will use the new debt and equity capital to expand its solar-energy product lines, distribution networks, and financing capabilities in Africa and Asia Renewable energy firm Greenlight Planet Inc has raised $60 million in a funding round led by London-based private equity fund manager Apis Partners. The debt and equity round, which was […] Read more
Battery Storage, Smart Grid, Efficiency Firms raise USD 1 Billion in H1 Updated On Wed, Jul 26th, 2017 by Saurenergy USD 1.03 billion was raised by battery storage, smart grid, and energy efficiency companies compared to USD 807 million in the comparable period last year. Battery storage, smart grid, and energy efficiency companies received venture capital funding worth over USD 1 billion globally in the first half of this year, says a Mercom Capital Group […] Read more
CleanMax Solar Announces Equity Financing of USD 100 Million from Warburg Pincus Updated On Fri, Jul 14th, 2017 by Saurenergy The investment will enable CleanMax Solar to pursue additional growth opportunities beyond India, and provide next generation solutions to the customers through a combination of rooftop solar and energy storage. CleanMax Solar, India’s largest rooftop solar developer for the corporate sector, today announced that it has secured equity financing of up to USD 100 million […] Read more
