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Ather Energy raised $71 million from National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF), achieving a valuation of $1.3 billion to expand its electric scooter production.

Aug 13, 202412 months ago

Amount Raised

$71 Million

BengaluruManufacturing

Investors

National Investment And Infrastructure Fund (Niif)

Description

Ather Energy has secured $71 million in funding from NIIF, marking its entry into the unicorn club with a post-money valuation of $1.3 billion. This investment comes as the company aims to enhance its market position in the electric scooter industry.

Company Information

Company

Ather Energy

Location

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

About

Ather Energy was started in 2013 by Tarun Mehta and Swapnil Jain, two engineering graduates straight out of college with the audacity to dream and challenge the well-established Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) and replace it with an electric drive.

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