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.
Read MoreIn 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.
Read MoreIn 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.
Read MoreBuilding 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
Read MoreTapanjana 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.
Read MoreJaspreet 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.
Read MoreJaspreet 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.
Read MoreTapanjana 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.
Read MoreJaspreet 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.
Read MoreChetan 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.
Read MoreTapanjana 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.
Read MoreInc42 has included BluSmart in a list of EV startups helping to keep the earth healthy and green through their technology and products.
Read MoreSethu 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.
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