Euler Motors raises Rs 120 crore in series-c extension round
Date: 06 Nov 2023
Euler
Motors, an electric vehicle company, successfully raised Rs 120 crore in the
ongoing series-C extension round.
The
round sees a commitment from British International Investment (BII), the UK
Government’s development finance institution and impact investor. BII is
co-investing with Blume Ventures, in support of electric mobility and the green
energy transition in India.
Euler
Motors also welcomes Green Frontier Capital, India's first investment firm
focused on growth companies delivering breakthrough innovation in green
industries. The existing investors Athera Venture Partners, ADB Ventures, Blume
Ventures, Alteria Capital, GIC Singapore, and QRG Holdings have also reiterated
their commitment in Euler Motors’ strong growth and business trajectory with
their participation in this round.
The
extension round takes the tally of total investments to about Rs 690 crore. The
capital raised in this round will be deployed strategically to drive Euler
Motors' pan-India expansion initiatives as it plans to enter 40 cities by the
end of FY 2023-24. The additional funds will also enable the company to
reinforce its service and charging network nationwide to further facilitate the
adoption of electric vehicles across the country.
Euler
Motors is a growing company and is focused on building partnerships with
like-minded visionaries who share its goal of promoting EV adoption. Over the
next year, the company plans to raise funds as needed, to execute its plan to
scale up production, presence and services, while setting sight towards the
global market.
Saurav
Kumar, Founder & CEO of Euler Motors, said, “The interest and commitment
from our new investors, British International Investment & Green Frontier
Capital along with continued support from our internal investors reaffirms our
belief that we are on the right path to becoming the number one commercial
vehicle company in India. Their partnership comes at an important time in the
world economy and will fuel our journey towards achieving our vision of leading
the electric vehicle transformation in India.”
Manav
Bansal, Managing Director and Head of India, British International Investment,
said, “Climate finance is a key part of our Indian investment strategy. In
total BII expects to invest $1 billion on climate finance in India between 2022
and 2026. We are delighted to work with Euler Motors on accelerating EV
development in India, particularly in the commercial cargo transportation
segment. This segment is important, both for job creations and emission
reduction, which is in line with our strategic objectives to promote
productive, sustainable and inclusive economic growth.”
Sandiip
Bhammer, Managing Partner, Green Frontier Capital, said, “At Green Frontier
Capital, we're deeply committed to fostering a robust climate-tech ecosystem in
India by investing in trailblazing companies which offer sustainable solutions
with worldwide implications. Our investment in Euler Motors, facilitated by our
collaboration with Saurav and his dynamic leadership team, signifies our
profound faith in the transformative promise of sustainable technologies
targeted from within the mobility sector. We envision Euler Motors’ position as
a pre-eminent one in the Electric Commercial Vehicle OEM domain. Venturing into
an industry primed for groundbreaking growth, we're confident in the company’s
superior product quality and its strategic market placement. As India (and the
rest of the world) strides towards a more sustainable future, we anticipate
Euler Motors will shine prominently among our portfolio of innovative leaders,
all resonating with our collective aspirations and values.”
Since
its genesis in 2018, Euler Motors has been enabling sustainable mobility, with
its commercial electric vehicles having collectively transported goods over 45
million kilometres. Throughout economic challenges, the company has maintained
its focus on sustainable growth, drawing the attention of global investors who
acknowledge the immense potential of Euler Motors' HiLoad vehicle. The company
continues to drive innovation, deliver customer satisfaction, post robust sales
and expand markets, positively transforming the automotive industry.
Euler
Motors has been forging on with a vision of building innovative and technologically
superior electric vehicles for commercial mobility. The company’s standout
product, the new HiLoad EV, is India's most powerful electric cargo
three-wheeler, with the industry’s highest 13 (12.96) kWh battery pack, 170 km
kilometre ARAI certified range (Real Range 100-120 km), and a 30% higher
payload capacity (688 kg), with a proprietary liquid-cooled battery. Over the
years, Euler Motors has offered immense value through innovation, cutting-edge
batteries, and customer support. The company continues to expand access to the
EV ecosystem via charging infrastructure, service, and financing.