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Astranova Mobility Raises ₹60 Crore in Series A Funding

Astranova Mobility, a Gurugram-based electric vehicle financing and asset management startup, has raised ₹60 crore (approximately $6.4 million) in a Series A funding round led by IvyCap Ventures.

The round also saw participation from existing investors including Asian Development Bank, Advantedge Founders, and Trucks Venture Capital.

Funding to Strengthen EV Financing and Technology Platform

Astranova Mobility plans to use the fresh capital to:

  • Enhance its data and AI capabilities
  • Strengthen engineering and product development
  • Expand its EV financing and asset management platform

The company aims to accelerate India’s transition toward commercial electric mobility through technology-driven financial solutions.

Astranova Mobility Team

Addressing the EV Financing Gap in India

India’s commercial EV sector is expected to require over $100 billion in financing, but traditional lenders face challenges in underwriting EV assets.

Astranova Mobility is addressing this gap by offering:

  • EV leasing solutions
  • Asset management services
  • Maintenance and after-sales support
  • Refurbishment and redeployment of EV assets

Its data-first approach helps assess risk and improve access to credit for underserved fleet operators.

Strong Market Position and Growth Traction

Founded in 2023 by Mundra (former Cars24 CEO) and Nikhil Aggarwal, Astranova Mobility has quickly built strong traction in the EV ecosystem.

Key milestones include:

  • Deployment of over 20,000 electric vehicles
  • Management of assets worth ₹350+ crore
  • Partnerships with 15+ banks and lenders
  • Collaboration with 20 EV manufacturers
  • Serving over 50 fleet customers

Strategic Partnerships Across the EV Ecosystem

The company has partnered with key players in India’s EV and logistics space, including:

  • Zypp Electric
  • Euler Motors
  • Magenta Mobility
  • Shadowfax
  • Eevee

These partnerships enable Astranova to build a comprehensive EV ecosystem spanning financing, operations, and fleet management.

Investor Confidence in Clean Mobility

Vikram Gupta highlighted that Astranova Mobility is playing a key role in India’s clean mobility transition by combining data-driven insights, financing capabilities, and sector expertise.

Puneeth Meruva added that the company’s full-stack platform addresses the needs of a market where nearly 90% of fleet operators remain underserved.

Previous Funding and Expansion Plans

In January 2024, Astranova Mobility raised ₹25 crore in seed funding, including equity and debt components.

With the new Series A funding, the company plans to:

  • Scale its platform nationally
  • Expand financing solutions for fleet operators
  • Strengthen its position in India’s EV ecosystem

Industry Outlook

India’s electric vehicle market is growing rapidly, driven by:

  • Government policies promoting EV adoption
  • Rising fuel costs and sustainability concerns
  • Increasing demand for last-mile and commercial mobility

Startups like Astranova Mobility are playing a crucial role in enabling this transition by solving critical financing and infrastructure challenges.

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