Tracking Pre-Series A and Series A deals that close in India every week
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Building an integrated EV charging and services network in India. The company designs and deploys universal EV chargers, operates public and on-demand charging solutions, and runs a cloud-based platform to manage charging operations across vehicle types and brands. Alongside charging, it also offers a multi-brand servicing network for both electric and conventional vehicles. ₹12CR Pre-Series A Round led by Venture Catalysts. Other investors include Kamal Puri (Skyline Group), IPV, FAAD Network, LetsVenture, Vrinda Goyal (Pace Group), Haresh Patel (Arthanomics), Maneesh Shrivastav (Alpha Value). Founded in Jun 2021, Noida based. Founders: CEO Deepesh is from Eaton and Emerson Network Power; co-founder Shashank is from Harting; COO Chandraprakash is from Bechtel and Novo Nordisk Engineering.
Deep-tech electric powertrain company which is developing next-generation high-voltage motors and building new-generation intelligent motor controllers for EV applications. Its current product range is for 2W and 3W, now expanding to 4W, trucks and buses. ₹13CR Pre-Series A Round led by Varanium Capital. Founded in Apr 2019, Bangalore based. Founder and CEO Rakesh was previously a Senior Partner at PWC (17 years). Entuple E-Mobility
Manufacturer of high efficiency electric motors and controllers for electric mobility and other industrial use cases. The company develops both axial flux (more powerful, smaller) and radial flux (more cost effective) motor systems between 1kW and 10kW for applications such as two-wheelers, L5 loaders, drones, power tools and agricultural equipment. The company aims to deliver fully localised powertrain solutions and strengthen India’s domestic EV and industrial motor ecosystem. Supplies to both the domestic and export market, production with this round scales to 50K motors a month. Customers and revenue traction undisclosed. $3M Pre-Series A round. Angels in the round include existing investors Mohit Tandon (Delhivery), Himanshu Aggarwal (Aspiring Minds), Vijay Shekhar Sharma (Paytm), Sunik Kalra (Stride Ventures), Aloke Bajpai (Ixigo), Narayan (Ather Energy) and new investors Anupam Jalote (iCEM), Soumitra Mishra (Operators Studio), Hemant Daga (Neo Asset). Seed led by GVFL and Ixigo co-founder Rajnish Kumar in Dec 2024. Founded in 2021. HQ in Gurgaon, manufacturing in Ahmedabad. The three founders, Abhilash (CEO), Arnav (COO) and Piyush (CTO), started out while at the Institute of Infrastructure Technology Research and Management (IITRAM), Ahmedabad.
Climate-tech startup with an intelligience platform for environmental monitoring and compliance. The company offers hardware and software solutions that track air quality, emissions and other environmental parameters in real time, helping companies and government bodies meet regulatory requirements and make data-backed sustainability decisions. Over the last year, Aurassure has launched a subsidiary in Brazil and and begun pilot projects in Bangladesh, in addition to its India business. Enterprise customers across construction, insurance, healthcare, industrial operations and infrastructure. ₹25CR Pre-Series A. Founded in May 2022, Bhubaneswar based. Founders: CEO Akanksha (NIT Rourkela '16; University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign MBA '24) was previously the Co-Founder and COO of Pheonix Robotics (IOT for city planning, pollution and environmental management); CTO Vamsi (also NIT Rourkela '16; Caltech '24) was Head of Engineering at DATOMS (hardware and firmware for IOT).
Electric tractor company developing a range of heavy duty tractors, with two products to start with (50HP and 75HP tractors). Unlike most EVs, its tractors are at price parity with the uprfront cost of diesel tractors. The goal is to significantly reduce operating costs by up to 80% for farmers who rely on diesel, and lower emissions. $6M Series A round led by pi Ventures, with participation from Singularity AMC, and existing investors Advantedge Founders and Micelio Fund. The $2.2M seed round was covered by us in July 2025. Founded in July 2023, Bangalore based. Founders: CEO Anoop was previously the director of R&D programs at Ola; COO Ravi Kulkarni previously co-founded NAE Mobility and was the head of proto and process engineering at Olectra Greentech.
Manufacturer of EV batteries and battery systems, supporting the transition to electric mobility by offering reliable, locally-made battery solutions for EV two-wheelers, three-wheelers and small commercial vehicles. By building in-house battery design and production capabilities, it aims to dependence on imports. ₹8CR Pre-Series A round led by Inflection Point Ventures, with participation from Indian Angel Network, Chennai Angels, Keiretsu Forum. Founded in Jan 2018. Founder Ashwin (Purdue, Stanford - Master's in Electrical Engineering) was previously an Incubatee at Venture Center (a science and tech incubator in Pune) and a Research Associate at the Center for Techonology, Innovation and Economic Research.
Leafybus is a sustainable mobility startup pioneering electric intercity bus travel. Since launching on the Delhi–Dehradun corridor with India’s first 360 kW fast-charging station, it has delivered three daily round trips and 900 km of service per bus each day. With a focus on efficiency and affordability, the startup offers services across high-demand routes like Agra, Lucknow, Chandigarh, Amritsar, and Patna. $4.1M pre-Series A round led by Enetra India, supported by Singapore’s Impact Capital Asia Management (ICAM), to scale its fleet from 10 to over 100 electric buses in the next two years and enhance real-time trip planning and operations tech. CEO Rohan Dewan steers strategy and execution, while Co-founder Animesh Sharma oversees operations and technology integration.
Wastelink is a Delhi-based clean-tech startup turning food surplus into reliable animal feed. Its proprietary product, ECOMIX, uses AI-powered processing and reverse supply chain tracking to transform FMCG leftovers into traceable, nutrient-consistent feed, helping farmers and feed manufacturers avoid price volatility while supporting over 38,500 animals each year. The platform serves more than 5,000 pincodes across India and has upcycled over 35,000 tonnes of waste so far. $3M Series A round led by Avaana Capital, with proceeds earmarked for scaling nationally, enhancing R&D, and expanding its technology platform. Co-founder and CEO Saket Dave leads vision and strategy, while Co-founder Krishnan Kasturirangan oversees technology and operations.
Manastu Space is a spacetech startup crafting eco-friendly propulsion systems for satellites. Founded in 2017, the company is pioneering non-toxic, high-performance alternatives to conventional fuels. Alongside propulsion, it is also working on services like in-orbit refuelling, safe deorbiting, and extending satellite life, helping space companies cut costs and reduce space junk. $3M extended Series A (or extended Pre-Series A) round led by Capital-A, with continued backing from Capital 2B, Indian Angel Network (IAN), E2MC, the Bhagnani Family Office, and Jeet Chandan. Co-founder and CEO Tushar Jadhav spearheads strategic direction and technical vision, while co-founder and CTO Ashtesh Kumar leads R&D, technology development, and execution.
Hylenr is a clean-energy innovator building compact, carbon-free heat systems using proprietary Low Energy Nuclear Reaction (LENR) tech that converts a small electric input into amplified heat, ideal for industrial, residential, and space applications. Led by breakthrough R&D and backed by patents, the startup is moving quickly from lab demos to real-world pilots with mission-aligned partners. $3M Pre-Series A round led by Valour Capital and Chhattisgarh Investments Ltd, with individual participation from Karthik Sundar Iyer and Anant Sarda. Co-founder and Chairman & MD Siddhartha Durairajan drives strategic vision and global outreach. Co-founder and CEO Ram Ramaseshan leads operational execution and business development. Co-founder and Chief Innovation Officer Prahlada Ramarao leads the push on new ideas and tech development.