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| 07.04.2026 | Ultraviolette partners with Elektroride to enter 6 new European markets | - |
| 22.01.2026 | Deeptech VC and Investment Bank Announce Key Leadership Hires Amid Expansion | Deeptech venture capital firm Speciale Invest fortifies its leadership. Vishnu Rajeev ascends to Investment Partner. This move underpins the firm's expanding capital deployment. Speciale Invest targets early and growth-stage deep-tech compa... |
| 21.01.2026 | Speciale Invest names new partner; Pantomath hires DAM Capital exec | Credit: Thinkstock
âVenture capital firm Speciale Invest has promoted Vishnu Rajeev to investment partner to strengthen its senior leadership as it expands capital deployment across early- and growth-stage deep-tech companies.
The elevati... |
| 18.12.2025 | India Digest: Oben Electric, Magma raise funding | - |
| 18.12.2025 | Deeptech VC firm Speciale Invest eyes 7x larger corpus for second growth fund | Speciale Invest managing partner Vishesh Rajaram (left) and general partner Arjun Rao
Speciale Invest, a homegrown venture capital firm that focuses on deeptech startups, is planning to launch its second growth stage-focused investment vehi... |
| 06.12.2025 | From Ultraviolette To Furlenco— Indian Startups Raised $133 Mn This Week | SUMMARY
Between December 1 and 5, 18 startups raised $132.7 Mn, marking a 32% decline from $195.2 Mn raised by 24 startups in the preceding week
Cleantech managed to be one of the most prominent sectors with 2 startups raising a total of $5... |
| 05.12.2025 | Ultraviolette Secures $45M for EV Expansion | Ultraviolette scores $45M. Zoho and Lingotto invest. Funds to boost production. Expansion planned. Aims for 100 cities by 2026.
**Ultraviolette Secures $45M Series E Funding to Fuel EV Expansion**
Bangalore, India – Electric vehicle (EV) ma... |
| 05.12.2025 | [Weekly funding roundup Nov 29-Dec 5] Debt capital continues to show the highest traction | Debt remains a crucial capital source for India's startup ecosystem.
The last week of November saw a record fundraising amount, and this trend continued even in the first week of December. The total funding for this week amounted to $234 mi... |
| 05.12.2025 | ETtech Deals Digest: Startups raise $226 million this week, up 2.5 times on-year | Synopsis
Despite the higher value, the number of deals during the week was down at 19 transactions, compared with 49 in the corresponding week last year.
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| 04.12.2025 | Ultraviolette raises $45 mn in latest round from Zoho and Lingotto | Ultraviolette co-founders Narayan Subramaniam (left) and Niraj Rajmohan
Electric vehicle maker Ultraviolette has raised $45 million (Rs 404 crore) as part of its ongoing Series E round from domestic software company Zoho Corporation and Eur... |
| 04.12.2025 | Ultraviolette raises $45M as part of its ongoing Series E round from Zoho and Lingotto | Electric mobility startup Ultraviolette Automotive Pvt Ltd has secured $45 million in fresh funding as part of its ongoing Series E round, bringing Zoho Corporation and Europe-based investment firm Lingotto as new investors. The funding f... |
| 04.12.2025 | Ultraviolette bags $45 million Series E funding from Zoho Corporation, Lingotto | - |
| 04.12.2025 | Ultraviolette Bags Additional $45 Mn Amid Global Expansion | SUMMARY
Ultraviolette has managed to raise an additional $45 Mn in its ongoing Series E funding round
The additional capital infusion in the startup comes from its existing early backers, Sridhar Vembu-led Zoho and European investment manag... |
| 04.12.2025 | EV bike maker Ultraviolette raises $45 million from Zoho, Ferrari-owner Exorâs Lingotto | Synopsis
Ultraviolette has raised $45 million from Zoho and Italyâs Lingotto to scale its F77 and X-47 electric motorcycles and develop new models, Shockwave and Tesseract. The Bengaluru startup is expanding in India and abroad, aiming fo... |
| 27.11.2025 | Ultraviolette expands to six locations across Mumbai and Pune | - |
| 23.09.2025 | Ultraviolette rolls out radar- equipped X-47 Crossover at ₹2.49 lakh, deliveries from October | - |
| 16.08.2025 | Rs 600 Cr fund III closed by Speciale Invest to support early-stage deeptech startups | Speciale Invest, a venture capital firm based in Chennai, closed its Fund III at Rs 600 crore, surpassing its initial goal of Rs 500 crore. The fund will make investments in Indian intellectual property that is globally scalable and in sove... |
| 16.08.2025 | [Weekly funding roundup Aug 9-16] VC inflow into Indian startups on the rise | Indian startups see venture capital (VC) funding steadily rise in August as the startup ecosystem clocks a few large number of deals.
In the second week of August, startups raised a total of $324 million across 27 deals in VC funding compar... |
| 13.08.2025 | Ultraviolette Secures $21M, Fuels Global EV Expansion | Ultraviolette, a pioneering Indian electric vehicle startup, has successfully secured $21 million in a strategic funding round. Japanese venture firm TDK Ventures spearheaded the investment. Existing backers like Zoho Corporation also parti... |
| 12.08.2025 | India's Deeptech Ascent: Speciale Invest Secures Major Fund | Speciale Invest, an Indian deeptech venture capital firm, closed its Fund III at Rs 600 crore ($72.5 million), exceeding its Rs 500 crore target. This oversubscribed fund will back 18-20 early-stage deeptech startups. Investments focus on s... |
| 12.08.2025 | Ultraviolette Raises $21M; Round Led by TDK Ventures | Ultraviolette, a Bangalore, India-based company which specializes in electric motorcycles, raised $21M in funding.
The round was led by TDK Ventures.
The company intends to use the funds to expand operations and its development efforts.
Co-... |
| 12.08.2025 | TDK Ventures Invests in Ultraviolette to Support Global Expansion of Electric Two-Wheelers Ultraviolette plans to use the funds to accelerate R&D in advanced battery platforms, scale manufacturing... | Japanese deep-tech investor TDK Ventures, the corporate venture capital arm of TDK Corporation, has made a strategic investment in electric mobility company Ultraviolette as part of its latest USD 21 million funding round. The round also sa... |
| 12.08.2025 | Speciale Invest tops target for third VC fund, to bet on deep-tech startups | Speciale Invest managing partner Vishesh Rajaram (left) and general partner Arjun Rao
Speciale Invest, a Chennai-based venture capital firm that focuses on deep-tech startups, has closed its third fund after securing Rs 600 crore ($68.5 mil... |
| 12.08.2025 | Ultraviolette raises $21M from TDK Ventures, others | Electric motorcycle manufacturer Ultraviolette Automotive on Tuesday raised $21 million, which included a strategic investment from Japanese deeptech investor TDK Ventures, the corporate venture capital arm of Tokyo exchange listed TDK Corp... |
| 12.08.2025 | TDK Powers Ultraviolette’s Global Ambitions With $21 Mn Bet | SUMMARY
The fresh funds will accelerate Ultraviolette’s product portfolio expansion and widen the retail footprint
Ultraviolette has made several launches in this year so far, including its first electric scooter, Tesseract, while also unve... |
| 12.08.2025 | EV startup Ultraviolette collects $21 mn from TDK Ventures, Zoho, others | Ultraviolette co-founders Narayan Subramaniam (left) and Niraj Rajmohan
Electric motorcycles maker Ultraviolette said on Tuesday it has raised $21 million (Rs 184 crore) in a funding round from Japanese venture capital firm TDK Ventures, ex... |
| 12.08.2025 | Speciale Investâs Fund III closes at Rs 600 crore; eyes investing in 18-20 deeptech startups | Synopsis
The new fund, which will invest in sovereign tech and globally scalable IP from India, will hand out cheques of Rs 7 to Rs 10 crore to startups in sectors such as AI, spacetech, climatetech, quantum systems, advanced manufacturing,... |
| 14.07.2025 | Latest Bike Motorcycle News 2025 – What Riders Must Know | Share
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In 2025, the motorcycle industry is roaring louder than ever with technological advancements, eco-conscious innovations, bold designs, and market expansions. Whether you’re a passionate rider, a dealer, or a ca... |
| 27.06.2025 | EV startup Kazam raised $6.2 M from IFC, Vertex and Avaana Capital | In addition to current investors Vertex Ventures Southeast Asia & India and Avaana Capital, the International Finance Corporation (IFC) has contributed $6.2 million in Series B funding to Kazam, an EV energy-tech platform based in Benga... |
| 13.06.2025 | Ultraviolette plans to expand production capacity, scale output to 3 lakh units annually by 2028 | - |
| 05.05.2025 | Behind Ultra Violette’s global glow up – a NORA webinar | - |
| 02.05.2025 | Ultraviolette Automotive to raise ₹32.6 crore in extended Series E round | - |
| 20.03.2025 | After Sri Lanka, Revolt Motors sets foot in Nepal | After entering Sri Lanka last year, Revolt Motors is now set to export its electric motorcycles to Nepal. The company has plans for three more countries in Africa, South-East Asia and West Asia within the next financial year, a top official... |
| 08.03.2025 | Lenskart and Ultraviolette: Pioneering India’s Manufacturing and Electric Revolution | In the heart of India, two companies are reshaping their industries. Lenskart, a titan in eyewear, is laying the groundwork for a massive factory in Telangana. Ultraviolette, a rising star in electric motorcycles, is gearing up to conquer t... |
| 08.03.2025 | Ultraviolette CEO: We’re at an interesting intersection of cultures | With two new showcases, Bengaluru-based electric motorcycle manufacturer Ultraviolette Automotive quite literally, sent shockwaves across not just the Indian but the global motorcycling landscape. A relatively young brand, Ultraviolette pre... |
| 20.01.2025 | 'Muscle in Motion' by MRF at Bharat Mobility 2025 | New Delhi, Delhi, India
MRF Ltd., India’s largest tyre manufacturer and a global leader in tyre technology, has introduced its visionary theme, 'Muscle in Motion', at Bharat Mobility 2025, at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. The theme underscore... |
| 19.01.2025 | MRF expands footprint in EV and defence tyre segments | MRF Ltd, a leading tyre manufacturer, announced notable progress in the electric vehicle (EV) tyre segment, encompassing both OEM supply and replacement markets. The company, which is also the exclusive supplier of tyres for Indian defence ... |
| 27.12.2024 | Bajaj Auto targets urban riders with electric two-wheeler series Chetak 35 | Bajaj Auto Ltd has announced the launch of the Chetak 35 series, its flagship electric two-wheeler range, featuring three variants: Chetak 3501, 3502, and 3503. Equipped with a 3.5 kWh battery, the series offers significant advancements in ... |
| 07.12.2024 | From Vastu To Ultraviolette – Indian Startups Raised $250 Mn This Week | SUMMARY
Between December 2 and 7, Indian startups cumulatively raised $249.6 Mn across 18 deals, a 72% increase from the $144.8 Mn raised across 14 deals in the previous week
In its investor presentation, Prosus disclosed it infused $100 Mn... |
| 05.12.2024 | Ultraviolette raises Rs 130 Cr funding from Zoho, others | Electric motorcycle manufacturer Ultraviolette has secured ₹130 crore in funding as part of the growing interest in India's electric vehicle (EV) sector.
The funding round saw participation from both existing and news investors, including S... |
| 05.12.2024 | Ultraviolette Eyes Pan-India Expansion with INR 130 Cr Capital Boost In September, Ultraviolette shipped its first batch of Indian-made electric motorcycles to Europe, marking a significant milestone ... | Bengaluru-based electric motorcycle manufacturer Ultraviolette has announced the raising of INR 130 crore in a new funding round, highlighting the growing momentum in India's electric vehicle (EV) sector.
The investment round saw participat... |
| 29.11.2024 | Ultraviolette charts pan-India expansion by March 2025, targets monthly sales of 1,000 units | Electric motorcycle maker Ultraviolette Automotive (UV), backed by prominent brands and investors, plans to establish a pan-India presence by March 2025 and achieve monthly sales of 1,000 units within the next 6 to 8 months. The Bengaluru-b... |
| 12.11.2024 | Asset-light approach: EV start-ups turn to micro-factories to cut costs, enhance flexibility | Electric vehicle players, specifically in the two-wheeler segment, are increasingly focusing on micro-factories rather than mega-factories. While bigger players in this segment like Ola Electric and Ather Energy are investing heavily in bui... |
| 28.10.2024 | Tamilnad Mercantile Bank posts ₹303 cr net profit in Q2 | Tamilnad Mercantile Bank (TMB) has reported a net profit of ₹303 crore for the September 2024 quarter, an 11per cent increase from ₹274 crore during the same period last year. This marks the highest quarterly net profit posted by the bank, ... |
| 24.09.2024 | Ultraviolette Begins Exports Of Its Made-In-India E-Bikes To EU | SUMMARY
Ultraviolette Automotive begins exports of its F77 MACH 2 electric motorcycles to European Union markets, focusing on Italy, Spain, France, Germany, and the UK.
The F77 MACH 2, designed and produced in India, features a 10.3 kWh bat... |
| 17.09.2024 | electronica India, productronica India, and SEMICON India 2024 Elevate India's Electronics Ecosystem as Southeast Asia's Largest Industry Platform for Electronics | New Delhi, Delhi, India
Featured 45,532 visitors with over 2,000 B2B meetings scheduled.
The largest edition to date was graced by the esteemed presence of the Honorable Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi, along with Shri Yogi Adit... |
| 16.08.2024 | Ola Electric Hits 20% Upper Circuit After Venturing Into E-Bike Space | SUMMARY
The shares of Ola Electric were trading at INR 129.03 at 12:07 PM
On Thursday, Ola Electric unveiled its electric motorcycle portfolio, ‘The Roadster Series’, during its annual event
This move comes as several new-age mobility compa... |
| 12.08.2024 | Ultraviolette's F77 MACH 2 Makes Waves as a Masterpiece in the World's Deepest Pool | Bangalore, Karnataka, India
In a proud moment for the Indian automotive industry, the Ultraviolette F77 Mach 2 has become the first electric motorcycle in the World, to be bestowed the honour of a showcase in the World’s Deepest Pool - in D... |
| 29.05.2024 | EV incentive scheme FAME 3 to roll out with Rs 10,000 crore outlay | - |
| 01.05.2024 | Over 90% of fund gets used before FAME deadline; supports 1.5 mn vehicles | - |
| 10.11.2023 | Ultraviolette Launches International-spec F77 for European Markets at EICMA 2023; F99 Factory Racing Platform makes Global Premiere | European riders will be able to ride F77 with either A1 or A2 driving licenses
The F99 Factory Racing Platform witnessed a massive interest at EICMA 2023
MILAN, Nov. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ultraviolette, a pioneering force in future mobil... |
| 27.01.2023 | India’s Ultraviolette Electric Motorcycle Company Wows With Two Impressive Offerings | It may not be the fastest thing on the street, but the Ultraviolette F77 definitely looks the part.Ultraviolette |
| 24.08.2022 | Exclusive: Ferrari Backer Exor Invests $10 Mn In Indian EV Startup Ultraviolette Automotive | With this investment, Exor will hold around 3.48% stake in Sridhar Vembu-backed Ultraviolette Automotive
The round comes almost eight months after the EV startup raised $15 Mn from Zoho and TVS Motors
Ultraviolette is planning to launch its... |
| 13.12.2021 | Ultraviolette raises $15-m Series C funding from TVS Motor, Zoho Corporation | Will use the funds for production, commercial launch of its high-performance electric motorcycle, the F77
EV manufacturer Ultraviolette Automotive has raised Series C funding from TVS Motor Company and Zoho Corporation.
According to its MCA... |
| 13.12.2021 | Ultraviolette Raises Series C Investment from TVS Motor Company and Zoho Corporation | Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Ultraviolette Automotive Pvt. Ltd., an innovator in sustainable mobility, today announced that it has raised a new round of capital in its Series C funding, led by TVS Motor Company. Zoho Corporation has joined t... |
| 11.12.2021 | Electric Bike Startup Ultraviolette Automotive Bags USD 15 million In Its Series-C Round | Bengaluru-based two-wheeler electric vehicle manufacturer Ultraviolette Automotive has picked up around INR 112.5 Cr (~15 Mn) in a fresh round of funding from TVS and bootstrapped unicorn Zoho Corporation. Ultraviolette has allotted a total... |
| 09.12.2021 | TVS Motor and Zoho invest in Ultraviolette at $205 Mn valuation | Electric bike startup Ultraviolette has raised around $15 million in a new round from TVS Motor Company and Zoho Corporation. This is the part of Series C round for the company which last raised Rs 50 crore or $6.5 million from TVS and GoFu... |
| 28.03.2021 | Top 10 Electric vehicle startups in India | Introduction: |
| 03.09.2020 | EV Startup Ultraviolette Automotive Raises Rs 30 Cr In Series B Funding Round | Ultraviolette Automotive, an electric vehicle startup, has raised Rs 30 crore from TVS Motor Company, as a part of its ongoing Series B funding.
The funding round was announced soon after Ultraviolette Automotive unveiled its high-performan... |
| 03.09.2020 | [Funding Alert] Ultraviolette Automotive raises Rs 30 Cr Series B investment led by TVS Motor Company | " align="center">
Founders of Ultraviolette Automotive - Narayan and Niraj
Ultraviolette Automotive announced that it has raised Rs 30 crore by the leading two-wheeler and three-wheeler manufacturer TVS Motor Company, as a... |
| 08.12.2017 | TVS acquires 15% stake in electric bike startup Ultraviolette | TVS Motor has acquired a minority stake of 14.78 per cent in Ultraviolette Automotive, a startup working on electric two-wheelers and energy infrastructure.
TVS has acquired 6,750 equity shares of Rs 10 each for Rs 7,409 per share. The tota... |
| - | TVS-backed Ultraviolette To Launch F77 Electric Motorcycle In India This November | TVS Motor-backed sustainable mobility startups Ultraviolette Automotive, on Tuesday, announced the launch of its zero-emission connected electric motorcycle, F77, next month.
The ebike, which is scheduled to be launched on November 13, 2019... |
| - | Ultraviolette Automotive | “A revolutionary range of high-performance electric vehicles. Discover cutting-edge technology and unmatched riding experience. Pre-bookings for Tesseract & Shockwave Open Now!” |
| - | Ultraviolette F77 motorcycle, first Indian-made electric sportbike, seen testing in public | The Ultraviolette F77 is just one of many electric motorcycles that had its commercial rollout delayed by the COVID-19 pandemic.
But 2021 looks to be the year we’ll finally see India’s first electric sportbike roll into customers’ garages.
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| - | EV Startup Ultraviolette Automotive Raises Fund From GoFrugal Technologies | TVS Motor-backed sustainable mobility startup Ultraviolette Automotive has raised an undisclosed amount in a Series B investment round from Kumar Vembu, CEO of GoFrugal Technologies.
Earlier, Vembu had invested in the company in its Series ... |
| - | Upcoming Ultraviolette F77 electric motorcycle may rival 250-450cc sportbikes | There’s a new electric motorcycle debuting next month. And based on early specs it looks like the Ultraviolette F77 may give medium-sized gas sportbikes a run for their money!
Upcoming Ultraviolette F77 electric motorcycle
Ultraviolette is ... |
| - | Two-wheeler electric start-up Ultraviolette Automotive raises $10 million in Series D round | Two-wheeler electric start-up Ultraviolette Automotive has raised $10 million from a fund managed by Exor Capital. The investment is part of an ongoing Series D round of funding, with Exor Capital as the lead investor.
While Ultraviolette i... |
| - | Exclusive: EV Bike Startup Ultraviolette Automotive Mops Up $15 Mn From TVS, Zoho | Bengaluru-based two-wheeler electric vehicle manufacturer Ultraviolette Automotive has picked up around INR 112.5 Cr (~15 Mn) in a fresh round of funding from TVS and bootstrapped unicorn Zoho Corporation.
Ultraviolette has allotted a total... |
