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ElectricPe raises $3M in pre-Series A round from Green Frontier Capital

ElectricPe raises $3M in pre-Series A round from Green Frontier Capital

Green Frontier Capital is proud to announce our investment in ElectricPe’s Pre-Series A round, following our initial investment in 2022. This decision to double down on our investment underscores our strong confidence in ElectricPe's exceptional market leadership and innovative approach to advancing electric mobility. Under the visionary leadership of founders Avinash Sharma and Raghav Rohila, ElectricPe has demonstrated a remarkable commitment to providing efficient and accessible EV charging infrastructure. Congratulations to the entire ElectricPe team! Together, we are driving towards a cleaner, greener future.

PressGreen Frontier CapitalAugust 16, 2024Green Frontier Capital, ElectricPe, Source: INC42

How This E-Bike Startup Raced To INR 100 Cr Revenue By Redefining Micromobility

How This E-Bike Startup Raced To INR 100 Cr Revenue By Redefining Micromobility

In the article, Sandiip Bhammer, Founder and Managing Partner at GFC, highlighted how EMotorad’s founder, Rajib Gangopadhyay, effectively leveraged his deep experience with Chinese e-cycle companies to capitalize on the shifting global e-bike market dynamics. Recognizing this strategic advantage, GFC made an early investment in EMotorad during its pre-Series A round in 2022, where the startup raised INR 24 Cr. This round also included participation from LetsVenture and Ivy Growth Associates. Since then, EMotorad has continued to attract significant investment, including from the Panthera Growth Partners, xto10x, and most recently, Indian cricket legend Mahendra Singh Dhoni.

PressGreen Frontier CapitalAugust 1, 2024Green Frontier Capital, Emotorad, Source: INC42

Angel Tax Is Dead But Pending Cases Must Be Quashed: Mohandas Pai

Angel Tax Is Dead But Pending Cases Must Be Quashed: Mohandas Pai

GFC Managing Partner Sandiip Bhammer comments on the Centre's historic move to abolish the angel tax, calling it a “looming concern” for startups and investors.

PressGreen Frontier CapitalJuly 23, 2024Green Frontier Capital, Sandiip Bhammer, Source: INC42

Union Budget 2024: Startup Founders, VC Need Escape From Complex Tax Maze, Brutal Compliances

Union Budget 2024: Startup Founders, VC Need Escape From Complex Tax Maze, Brutal Compliances

Ahead of the Union Budget 2024, our Founder and Managing Partner, Sandiip Bhammer, has been featured in an insightful article by Inc42. In the article, Sandiip emphasizes the crucial need for a more comprehensive exemption framework for DPIIT-registered startups, advocating for a streamlined process to alleviate administrative burdens and uncertainty.

PressGreen Frontier CapitalJuly 21, 2024Sandiip Bhammer, Green Frontier Capital, Source: INC42

Exclusive: Green Frontier Capital Exits Battery Smart With About 18X Returns

Exclusive: Green Frontier Capital Exits Battery Smart With About 18X Returns

INC 24 reports: Celebrating a successful exit from Upgrid Solutions, highlighting the potential of sustainable investments! We are pleased to announce our recent complete exit from Upgrid Solutions ("Battery Smart"), marking a significant milestone in our journey. This achievement underscores our dedication to nurturing early-stage companies driving environmental change and transformative technologies. The successful exit reflects the hard work of Battery Smart's founder, Pulkit Khurana, and Siddharth Sikka, and their team, alongside the steadfast support of our investors in our vision for a sustainable future.

PressGreen Frontier CapitalJune 19, 2024Battery Smart, Source: INC42

KisanKonnect Raises $3.7 Mn To Boost Its Climate-Smart Agriculture Playbook

KisanKonnect Raises $3.7 Mn To Boost Its Climate-Smart Agriculture Playbook

Sudeshna Mitra reports for Ink42: KisanKonnect has successfully raised INR 31 Crores (approximately $3.7 million) in a pre-Series A funding round led by Green Frontier Capital, with participation from Dhanuka Agritech Limited, VC Grid, and other family offices. The newly acquired funds will be utilized to expand the company's climate-smart agriculture initiatives with its network of 5,000 farmers, enhance its fresh-produce supply chain technology, and introduce new farm stores in Mumbai and Pune.

PressGreen Frontier CapitalJanuary 30, 2024KisanKonnect, Green Frontier Capital, Source: INC42

The New Renaissance: Venture Capital Fuels Climate Tech Innovations

The New Renaissance: Venture Capital Fuels Climate Tech Innovations

In an article he wrote for Inc42 Media, Sandiip Bhammer, Founder and Co-Managing Partner of Green Frontier Capital, emphasizes that Venture Capital firms go beyond being mere financiers; they act as visionary mentors to fledgling startups, guiding them in their quest to combat climate change.

PressGreen Frontier CapitalJanuary 3, 2024Green Frontier Capital, Sandiip Bhammer, Source: INC42

Inside India’s Electric Ambitions: Decoding The Forces Fuelling The EV Revolution

Inside India’s Electric Ambitions: Decoding The Forces Fuelling The EV Revolution

In celebration of World EV Day, we share an article discussing the driving forces behind the progress being made, featuring our Founder & Co-Managing Partner, Sandiip Bhammer, and investee company Revfin, among others.

PressGreen Frontier CapitalSeptember 9, 2023Source: INC42, Sandiip Bhammer, Green Frontier Capital, Revfin, Caption: Image: INC42

Fuelling The Future: How Venture Debt Is Empowering Green Mobility In India

Fuelling The Future: How Venture Debt Is Empowering Green Mobility In India

Building and nurturing a sustainable transportation ecosystem through EVs require a synergy between the government, fund lenders, and EV companies. Venture Debt (VD) can bridge the financial gap in the green mobility sector, providing the essential working capital to EV startups

PressGreen Frontier CapitalSeptember 9, 2023Source: INC42, Battery Smart

49 EV Startups That Are Helping Keep The Earth Healthy And Clean

49 EV Startups That Are Helping Keep The Earth Healthy And Clean

Tapanjana Rudra for INC42 reports clean mobility will play a big role in tackling climate change. Many Indian electric vehicle (EV) startups such as ElectricPe, Blu Smart, EMotorad, and Battery Smart are now sustainable solutions. The Indian EV market is estimated to reach $15,397 Bn by 2027.

PressGreen Frontier CapitalJuly 15, 2023BluSmart, Source: INC42, Battery Smart, ElectricPe, Emotorad

44 EV Startups That Are Helping Keep The Earth Healthy And Clean

44 EV Startups That Are Helping Keep The Earth Healthy And Clean

Jaspreet Kaur reports on forty-four EV startups whose innovations are contributing to the fight against climate change, including four of GFC’s investee companies. Since vehicular pollution is one of the major causes of global warming, clean mobility will play a big role in addressing the issue.

PressGreen Frontier CapitalMay 16, 2023Source: INC42, BatterySmart, BluSmart, ElectricPe, Emotorad

Zero Cow Factory Bags $4 Mn Funding For Animal-Free Dairy Products

Zero Cow Factory Bags $4 Mn Funding For Animal-Free Dairy Products

Jaspreet Kaur for Inc42 reports Zero Cow Factory has raised $4 Mn (INR 32 Cr) in a seed funding round — co-led by Green Frontier Capital, GVFL and Pi Ventures — to accelerate R&D activities, scale up production capacity, and obtain regulatory approvals to hit the market.

PressGreen Frontier CapitalApril 5, 2023Zero Cow Factory, Source: INC42

How Blume-Backed ElectricPe Has Built An Airbnb For EV Charging Stations

How Blume-Backed ElectricPe Has Built An Airbnb For EV Charging Stations

Tapanjana Rudra for Inc42 reports ElectricPe has built a network of 10,000 charging points in the city, and having collaborated with multiple public charging stations across Bengaluru, the platform functions like an Airbnb or a Swiggy in the EV charging space.

PressGreen Frontier CapitalMarch 1, 2023Source: INC42, ElectricPe

EV Charging Aggregator ElectricPe Closes $5 Mn Round

EV Charging Aggregator ElectricPe Closes $5 Mn Round

Jaspreet Kaur for Inc42 reports the round was led by Green Frontier Capital, Blume Ventures, and Micelio Fund, and the funds will be used to deepen tech investments and scale operations. The development comes almost a year after ElectricPe secured $3 Mn in a seed funding round.

PressGreen Frontier CapitalJanuary 5, 2023Source: INC42, ElectricPe

BluSmart, Bounce To Soon Get Karnataka Govt Nod To Operate eBike Taxis

BluSmart, Bounce To Soon Get Karnataka Govt Nod To Operate eBike Taxis

Chetan Thathoo for Inc42 reports the applications of BluSmart and Bounce have been cleared and will soon be granted licences. The application of a third company is in the final stage.

PressGreen Frontier CapitalDecember 7, 2022Source: INC42, BluSmart

EV Startup EMotorad Raises INR 24 Cr To Build Affordable Ebikes

EV Startup EMotorad Raises INR 24 Cr To Build Affordable Ebikes

Tapanjana Rudra for Inc42 reports the Pre-Series A funding round was led by Green Frontier Capital (GFC), LetsVenture, And Ivy Growth associates. EMotorad plans to build a layer of tech on top of its existing ebike to enable its users to have access to a platform that focuses on health and community benefits.

PressGreen Frontier CapitalOctober 25, 2022Emotorad, Source: INC42

34 EV Startups That Are Helping Keep The Earth Healthy And Clean

34 EV Startups That Are Helping Keep The Earth Healthy And Clean

Inc42 has included BluSmart in a list of EV startups helping to keep the earth healthy and green through their technology and products.

PressGreen Frontier CapitalJune 18, 2022Source: INC42, BluSmart

ElectricPe Raises Funds To Help EV Owners Find Nearby Charging Stations

ElectricPe Raises Funds To Help EV Owners Find Nearby Charging Stations

Sethu Pradeep for Inc42 reports EV charging startup ElectricPe has raised $3 Mn in a seed funding round, led by Blume Ventures and Micelio Fund, to be used to enhance the technology offering, onboarding more charging partners, and developing customer trust.

PressGreen Frontier CapitalNovember 11, 2021ElectricPe, Source: INC42