Bengaluru-based Ultraviolette Automotive has raised $45 million in growth capital from Lingotto and Zoho Corporation as part of its ongoing Series E round. The funding will be used to scale production of its electric motorcycles, expand distribution, and accelerate development of new product platforms for global markets.
Ultraviolette Automotive, India’s innovative electric vehicle manufacturer, announced that it has secured $45 million in fresh funding from Lingotto, an investment firm linked to Ferrari-owner Exor, and Zoho Corporation. The capital infusion comes at a crucial time as the company ramps up production of its flagship F77 sports bike and newly launched X-47 crossover motorcycle. The funds will also support the development of upcoming models codenamed Shockwave and Tesseract, while enabling expansion into new domestic and international markets.
Key highlights from the announcement include
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Ultraviolette raised $45 million in Series E funding from Lingotto and Zoho.
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The company will use the funds to scale production capacity and add new manufacturing lines.
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Expansion plans include reaching 100 Indian cities by mid-2026 and entering global markets.
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New product platforms Shockwave and Tesseract are under development to diversify offerings.
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Existing investors include TVS Motors, Qualcomm Ventures, TDK Ventures, and Speciale Invest.
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FY25 results showed Rs 36.1 crore revenue but a Rs 116.3 crore loss, underscoring the need for growth capital.
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Co-founders Narayan Subramaniam and Niraj Rajmohan emphasized rising demand and rapid scaling of operations.
This funding round highlights investor confidence in Ultraviolette’s vision to lead India’s EV revolution and compete globally in the premium electric motorcycle segment.
Sources: Moneycontrol, NewsBytes, Economic Times