Latest News | Battery Smart Raises USD 33 Million

New Delhi, Jul 6 (PTI) Battery swapping network Battery Smart on Thursday said it has raised USD 33 million (around Rs 272 crore) in a funding round.

The Pre-Series B funding round saw participation from the company's existing investors, Tiger Global and Blume Ventures, as well as new investors, The Ecosystem Integrity Fund (EIF) and British International Investment (BII).

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The fresh capital will be utilised by the company to add 1 lakh new customers to its network by 2025, and expand its geographic footprint, the company said in a statement.

"With 25,000 active customers across tier 1, 2 and 3 cities, we are keen to reinforce our ESG objectives while supporting India's pursuit towards net-zero emissions.

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"This investment also signifies our commitment to enhancing the livelihoods of our station partners and drivers, empowering them to play a significant role in India's transition towards electric mobility," Battery Smart Co-Founder and CEO Pulkit Khurana stated.

In June 2022, Battery Smart had raised USD 25 million in Series A funding led by Tiger Global, along with participation from Blume Ventures and Orios Ventures.

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