Homegrown electric vehicle (EV) mobility platform, ZEVO, has raised $2 million in a pre-Series A round led by Pegasus India Fund, with participation from BizDateUp, JIIF, and a family office. The funding will be used to expand ZEVO’s EV fleet and develop infrastructure for sustainable logistics solutions across India.
Key Initiatives
- Fleet Expansion: ZEVO plans to deploy 5,000 electric vehicles, enhancing delivery operations to improve efficiency and sustainability.
- Infrastructure Development: The startup will establish fulfillment centers in strategic locations to optimize supply chain management.
Leadership Commentary
- Aditya Singh Ratnu, CEO of ZEVO:"This investment reflects investor confidence in our vision to drive EV adoption in India."
Expansion Goals
- New Markets: ZEVO will broaden its footprint into tier 2 and tier 3 cities, bringing sustainable mobility to underserved regions.
- Future Funding: Co-Founder Dhruv Bhatia revealed plans to raise an additional $20 million by January 2025, with a long-term goal of putting 200,000 electric vehicles on the road by 2030."Our focus on deploying advanced technologies and expanding into tier 2 and 3 cities is driven by a commitment to sustainable growth and innovation."
This investment signals a significant step forward for ZEVO in revolutionizing India’s EV supply chain.
Source: Indian Startup News