Why India’s Climate Startups Struggle to Raise Debt, and What Can Change
[vc_row row_space="remove_padding_top"][vc_column][vc_column_text]India’s climate startup eco system has come a long way since early 2020, with the equity funding increasing many folds to over 1 billion USD per annum. Additionally, several
The State of Climate Investing in India, Mostly Execution Capital
If you look only at the headline numbers, climate investing in India appears reassuringly resilient. Deal counts have held steady, total funding has rebounded after the dip in 2023, and
Public Valuations Are Setting The New Climate Startup Valuation Benchmarks
Over 2024 and 2025, India’s IPO market has quietly done something important. It has priced risk. More than 15 green energy companies across solar manufacturing, bioenergy, and electric mobility have
The State of Climate Tech Investment in India: Big Rounds In, Small Ones Vanishing
After two years of volatility, India’s climate startup ecosystem is undergoing a clear shift- there is plenty of capital for growth-stage companies, but early-stage funding is scarce. In the first
Building Better Batteries in India: A Conversation with the Founders of Triolt Energy
India doesn’t yet make its own lithium-ion cells—but Triolt Energy is changing that. Founded in 2022 by Ananya Rau, Rajesh, and Raghu—all PhDs from IIT Madras and IISc—the startup is
Betting on Flow Batteries: A Conversation with Dr. Umesh and Dr. Shanmuga of Tharam- Thiran Energy Flow
I had the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Umesh and Dr. Shanmuga, co-founders of Tharam Thiran Energy Flow, a company developing Sulphur Iron flow batteries. Flow batteries have been around
Decarbonizing Cement: Opportunities for Startups
Cement production accounts for nearly 6% of India’s carbon emissions. India’s demand for cement will only grow, driven by rising infrastructure projects and housing needs. Cement companies have set sustainability
From Electric Scooters to Flying Taxis: Climate Tech Funding Trends in 2024
2024 saw Indian climate tech startup funding[i] rise by 20%, but the real story was the shift in where the money went. New sectors like nuclear fusion, flying taxis, and
Saving Water, One Tap at a Time: A Conversation with Arun and Rishy from Earth Fokus
In this episode of Green Business Podcast, I’m joined by Arun and Rishy, co-founders of Earth Focus, a company offering innovative water-saving solutions. Their first product is a faucet attachment
