Global investors IFC, Siemens AG, and Fullerton Fund Management are in advanced talks to acquire a 49% stake in Hygenco Green Energies. The transaction, valued at around $250 million, involves a $125 million equity raise managed by Avendus Capital, with announcement expected by mid-December.
Hygenco Green Energies, a Gurugram-based clean hydrogen company, is set to attract marquee investors in a landmark deal. IFC plans to invest $50 million, while Siemens AG and Fullerton Fund Management will contribute $75 million collectively. The equity raise is pegged at $125 million, with an enterprise value of $250 million. Avendus Capital is managing the process, and deal documentation is underway.
Currently, Hygenco’s co-founders Amit Bansal, Anshul Gupta, and Ashish Gupta hold about 51% equity, while SBICAP Ventures’ SVL-SME Fund (Neev Fund II) owns the remaining 49%. Hygenco earlier raised $31.3 million from Neev Fund II, positioning itself for rapid expansion in India’s green hydrogen sector.
Notable updates
- IFC to invest $50 million; Siemens AG and Fullerton Fund Management to invest $75 million
- Equity raise valued at $125 million; enterprise value pegged at $250 million
- Avendus Capital managing the transaction; announcement expected mid-December
- Founders currently hold 51% equity; SBICAP Ventures’ Neev Fund II owns 49%
- Hygenco previously raised $31.3 million from Neev Fund II
Major takeaways
- Global institutional interest signals strong confidence in India’s green hydrogen growth trajectory
- Strategic investors expected to accelerate project execution and industrial partnerships
- Hygenco’s evolving cap table highlights readiness for larger project pipelines and expansion
Sources: India IPO; H2Invest.io; Outlook Business