Funding · Mobility & Logistics
Cygni Energy raises Rs 60 crore from Meridian Global Ventures
By Startup Enthusiast ·
- Date
- 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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