IPO · Mobility & Logistics
Simple Energy plans ₹3,000 crore IPO
By Startup Enthusiast ·
- Date
- Company
- Simple Energy
- What it does
- Electric two-wheeler manufacturer
- Kind
- IPO
- Amount
- ₹3,000 crore ($350 million)
- Founded
- 2019
- Sector
- Mobility & Logistics
What they do
Simple Energy makes electric scooters like Simple One and Simple Ultra
What happened
It plans an IPO of ₹3,000 crore ($350 million) in Q2–Q3 of FY27
Why it matters
The company aims to grow market share from 0.3% to 5% by FY27
The details
- Simple Energy plans an IPO of ₹3,000 crore ($350 million) in Q2–Q3 of FY27.
- IPO proceeds will fund a larger manufacturing facility and retail expansion.
- The company targets cumulative scooter sales of 1 lakh by FY27.
- It plans to expand its dealership network from 15 to 250 outlets across 23 additional states.
- Simple Energy aims for revenue of ₹800 crore ($96 million) in FY26.
- It expects EBITDA positivity before FY26 ends and net profitability ahead of the IPO.
- The company has raised $41 million from angel investors and family offices to date.
The bigger picture
- The electric two-wheeler market is growing ~20% YoY in FY25.
- The Indian government aims for 30% EV sales by 2030.
- Simple Energy's current market share is 0.3%, and it targets 5% by FY27.
About the business
- Simple Energy manufactures electric two-wheelers: Simple One, Simple OneS, Simple Ultra, and Simple Wave.
- It has 95% vehicle components manufactured in India.
- The company operates in Karnataka, Maharashtra, Goa, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Kerala.
- It offers roadside assistance 24x7, extended warranty, Simple SuperPack subscription, and the Simple Connect app.
- Simple One starts at ₹2,04,999 with a range of 265 km and top speed of 115 km/h.
- Simple OneS starts at ₹1,77,999 with a range of 190 km and top speed of 90 km/h.
- Simple Ultra starts at ₹2,44,999 with a range of 400 km and top speed of 115 km/h.
What happens next
- Expand dealership network from 15 to 250 outlets across 23 additional states.
- Achieve cumulative sales of 1 lakh EVs before IPO.
- Reach net profitability ahead of the IPO.
The deal
- Type
- IPO
Investors
- Balamurugan Arumugam (angel) — Chief Growth Officer at Klarity
- Apar Industries promoter group (angel)
- Haran family office (angel)
- Dr. A. Velumani's family office (angel)
- Vasavi family office (angel)
Founders
- Suhas Rajkumar, Founder & CEO
- Shreshth Mishra
- Ankit Gupta
About Simple Energy
- Product
- based EV maker
- Customers
- Individual consumers seeking affordable electric two-wheelers
- How it makes money
- Direct sales of electric scooters through online and physical retail outlets
- What sets it apart
- Mass production scale and customer-focused design for Indian market
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