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Cygni Energy raises Rs 60 crore from Meridian Global Ventures

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Company
Cygni Energy
What it does
Battery technology and energy storage startup
Kind
Funding
Amount
Rs 60 crore
Founded
2014
Sector
Mobility & Logistics

What they do

Cygni Energy makes lithium-ion battery packs and energy storage for electric mobility and renewable energy

What happened

It raised Rs 60 crore ($6.4M) from existing investor Meridian Global Ventures at a valuation of around Rs 244 crore

Why it matters

The funds will be used for expansion and scaling battery energy storage solutions

The details

  • Cygni Energy is raising Rs 60 crore ($6.4M) from existing investor Meridian Global Ventures.
  • The post-money valuation is around Rs 244 crore.
  • Meridian Global Ventures will increase its stake to 49.23% after the allotment.
  • The board passed a special resolution to issue 4,16,667 CCPS (compulsorily convertible preference shares) at Rs 1,440 per share.
  • Proceeds will be used for expansion, scaling battery energy storage solutions, and strengthening clean energy presence.
  • This is a follow-on investment from the same investor.

The bigger picture

  • Cygni Energy's FY25 revenue dropped to Rs 38.4 crore from Rs 47 crore in FY24.
  • Its FY25 losses increased to Rs 8.64 crore from the previous year.
  • The company has raised a total of around $19M before this round.
  • The previous round was Rs 100 crore ($12.5M) in debt and equity from Meridian Global Ventures and Indian Overseas Bank in August 2022.

About the business

  • Cygni Energy is a battery technology startup founded in 2014.
  • It manufactures lithium-ion battery packs and energy storage systems.
  • Its products serve electric mobility (e-rickshaws, e-bikes, e-autos) and renewable energy applications.
  • The company focuses on advanced manufacturing in India.
  • It reported FY25 revenue of Rs 38.4 crore and losses of Rs 8.64 crore.

What happens next

  • Use proceeds for expansion and scaling battery energy storage solutions.
  • Strengthen presence in the clean energy sector.

The deal

Type
funding

Investors

  • Meridian Global Ventures (lead) — Existing investor increasing stake to 49.23%.

Founders

  • Venkat Rajaraman, Founder

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