We are thrilled to share that Exponent Energy closed $13 million in its Series A with Lightspeed, 3one4 Capital, YourNest VC and AdvantEdge VC.
Exponent’s programmable energy stack combines battery technology with a seamless charging experience that promises to let you “recharge like you refuel”. The full-stack design solution is cell and chemistry agnostic, can support any capacity, and also comes with a 3000+ cycle battery pack warranty. The Exponent Energy Pump pairs with this module and onboard circuitry to charge batteries in under 15 minutes, creating a magical experience without disrupting TCO requirements.
Exponent Energy plans to channel the funds from its Series A to -
Exponent Energy has also recently partnered with Altigreen Propulsion Labs to deliver the world’s fastest charging 3W with 15 min rapid charging! Dr. Amitabh Saran (CEO, Altigreen) and Arun Vinayak (Co-founder, Exponent Energy) talk about the partnership and all things EV in the following video.
The aim of the partnership is to accelerate EV adoption in the country, ensure higher uptime, provide rapid charge capabilities, and reduce the cost of EV adoption in commercial vehicles.
Founders Arun Vinayak and Sanjay Byalal value rolling up their sleeves and building outstanding products above all else. When we first met them, we were deeply impressed by their understanding of the needs, the friction in the status quo, and their clear articulation of the future. Their plan was measured in months, not quarters or years and the pace of execution made this a compelling opportunity to change the narrative of mainstream mobility and transportation.
As India’s first VC PRI signatory, 3one4 continues to nurture its commitment to ESG-aligned tech businesses like Exponent Energy. We are excited to partner with the company and help accelerate the adoption of electric mobility
At 3one4 Capital, the team has intentionally built a long-term commitment to responsible investing and to support the evolution of an ecosystem conducive to RI. This active commitment has helped the firm secure the signatory status to the UN PRI.
3one4 Capital has been ranked by Preqin, a global reference database for asset management, as India’s top performer for two of its funds, in the recent Alternative Assets report. The seed and early-stage funds managed by the firm have been recognized for their performance amongst the India-focused venture capital funds in this Asia Pacific-focused report published in 2021. With industry-leading Net IRRs, 3one4 Capital’s Rising I & Fund II are the top two amongst the best performing India-focused VC funds between the vintage years, 2010- 2018.