Bolt.Earth Appoints S. Raghav Bharadwaj As Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Transitions Founders To New Roles

Jan 16, 2025•6 months ago

Position

Partner

Company

Bolt

Jyotiranjan Harichandan

United States

Description

Bolt.Earth, India's largest EV charging network, secured $5M in a Series A+ funding round and appointed S. Raghav Bharadwaj as Chief Executive Officer. The company plans to use the investment to scale operational capability across India, develop fast-charging solutions for various vehicles, and expand the charging network across the country

Company Information

Company

Bolt

Location

United States

About

The firm builds charging infrastructure for electric vehicles (EVs) across various power and customisation needs. AdvertisementThe firm had last raised $4 million in a funding round in 2021, per Tracxn. StoriesWith the raised funds, Bolt Earth is looking to advance its product portfolio “with a balanced mix of slow and fast charging points,” the firm said in a statement. The funds will also be used to acquire talent and expand into international markets in “Asia, Europe, South America, and Latin America”, the company added.

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