Business

Simple Energy Secures $20 Million In Series A Funding To Boost EV Production

Electric vehicle (EV) and clean energy startup Simple Energy has announced it has raised $20 million in a Series A funding round aimed at scaling up its local production capabilities. The latest round saw participation from prominent investors including high-net-worth individuals (HNIs) from the Haran family office, Dr. A Velumani’s family office, the Vasavi family office, and the Desai Family office, the promoter group of Apar Industries, among others.

Suhas Rajkumar, Founder and CEO of Simple Energy, expressed enthusiasm about the company’s future. “As the adoption of EVs accelerates significantly in India, we commit playing a pivotal role in this burgeoning ecosystem,” he mentions. Moreover, the newly acquire funds will  strategically invest to enhance production capacity and expand the company’s dealership network across the nation.

Also Read: Vistara Introduces Free 20-Minute Wi-Fi On International Flights; A First For Indian Airlines

Simple Energy is targeting a revenue of Rs 150 crore for this fiscal year. Established in 2019, the company operates a motor manufacturing unit within its 200,000 square feet facility in Shoolagiri, Tamil Nadu. It currently offers two electric two-wheelers: the ‘Simple One,’ with a certified range of 212 kilometers, and the ‘Simple Dot One,’ which boasts a certified range of 151 kilometers.

Currently, the startup is in a pilot phase in Bengaluru, where it has begun deliveries and is preparing to open additional dealership locations in other regions.

However, Balamurugan Arumugam, Chief Growth Officer at Klarity and an HNI investor, emphasized the company’s future prospects: “With a clear vision and a strategic roadmap mapped out for the next phase of growth, Simple Energy is primed to redefine the landscape of technologically advanced EV two-wheelers in India and beyond.”

Richa Kaushik

Recent Posts

PM Modi’s Gifts: A Glimpse Of India’s Cultural Heritage In Global Diplomacy

These gifts to world leaders reflect the diverse traditions, arts, and crafts of India, emphasizing…

5 minutes ago

Dr Rajeshwar Singh Calls For Bold Goals To Make India A Global Power By 2047

Dr Singh stressed the importance of reaching a GDP of $15 trillion by 2047 to…

33 minutes ago

Gautam Adani Faces Indictment In US: Legal Expert Vijay Aggarwal Dismisses Immediate Repercussions

Criminal lawyer Vijay Aggarwal weighed in on the charges against Adani. He believes the indictment…

45 minutes ago

Adani Group Stocks Recover As Sensex nd Nifty Post Gains

After a major sell-off earlier in the week, Adani Group stocks, led by Ambuja Cements…

2 hours ago

Sensex Soars 1,961 Points, Nifty Gains 557 In Broad-Based Market Rally

A sharp rally in financial stocks and encouraging US labor market data fueled the uptrend.…

2 hours ago

PM Modi Engages In 31 Bilateral Meetings During Three-Nation Tour

PM Narendra Modi held 31 bilateral meetings and discussions during his visit to Nigeria, Brazil,…

3 hours ago