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Temasek Leads $140 Mln Ola Electric Funding At $5.4 Bln Valuation

Sep 07, 2023

Round Type

Funding Round

MumbaiTransportationAutomotiveElectric Vehicle

Investors

Caps ResetEscapeHero ElectricTVS MotorAther EnergySoft Bank GroupTemasek

Description

Singapore's investment firm Temasek led a $140 million funding round in India's Ola Electric at a valuation of $5.4 billion, two sources with the direct knowledge said, the latest funding for the e-scooter maker before its initial public offering. The investment round has been closed and Ola will be receiving the funds within a week's time, though there will be another round of fund raising before it files papers for an up to $1 billion IPO planned for late 2023, said the first source. Ola did not respond to a Reuters request for comment, while Temasek, which is an existing investor in Ola Electric, declined to comment. Ola Electric, founded by Bhavish Aggarwal and backed by Japan's SoftBank Group, has become India's e-scooter market leader with a 32% share, competing with Ather Energy as well as companies such as TVS Motor and Hero Electric

Quick answer

Ola Electric raised an undisclosed amount in a Funding Round round, dated September 7, 2023. Investors: Caps Reset, Escape, Hero Electric, TVS Motor, Ather Energy, Soft Bank Group and Temasek. Ola Electric is based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.

How much did Ola Electric raise?
Ola Electric raised an undisclosed amount in a Funding Round round on September 7, 2023.
Who invested in Ola Electric?
Caps Reset, Escape, Hero Electric, TVS Motor, Ather Energy, Soft Bank Group and Temasek are named as investors in this round.
What does Ola Electric do?
Ola Electric is an Indian electric vehicle manufacturer established in 2017 by Bhavish Aggarwal, who is also a co-founder of Ola Cabs.
Where is Ola Electric based and how big is it?
Ola Electric is based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. Fundz records about 960 employees.
Who are the decision-makers at Ola Electric?
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Who else raised in Transportation and Automotive around the same time

Companies in the same sectors as Ola Electric that raised within 45 days of this round, from Fundz verified event records.

  • Jetson raised $15M (Funding Round) on October 3, 2023.
  • Blacklane raised an undisclosed amount (Series D) on September 29, 2023.
  • Ather Energy raised $66M (Funding Round) on September 4, 2023.
  • Harbinger raised $73M on August 1, 2023.
  • Carvolution raised $28M (Funding Round) on July 26, 2023.
  • Position Imaging raised $30M (Funding Round) on October 22, 2023.

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Company Information

Company

Ola Electric

Location

100 Feet Road

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

About

Ola Electric is an Indian electric vehicle manufacturer established in 2017 by Bhavish Aggarwal, who is also a co-founder of Ola Cabs. The company specializes in designing and producing electric two-wheelers, particularly the Ola S1 series of electric scooters, which are tailored for high performance and longer battery range in Indian conditions. The company operates a vertically integrated business model that encompasses manufacturing, sales, and service. Its flagship facility, the Ola Futurefactory in Tamil Nadu, is the largest two-wheeler EV factory in the world, designed to produce millions of electric scooters annually. Ola Electric also offers a growing network of service centers and charging infrastructure to support its customers. Ola Electric has attracted significant investment from major investors, raising over $1.2 billion to fuel its expansion and innovation. The company aims to promote sustainable mobility and reduce reliance on fossil fuels, positioning itself as a key player in the electric vehicle market.

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