Transition VC Plans $150M Fund for Energy Transition Startups
Key Ideas
  • Transition VC, based in Bengaluru, aims to launch a $150 million international fund in 2026 to invest in energy transition startups, following their successful Rs 400 crore fund.
  • The VC firm has already made investments in battery tech startup EMO Energy, EV charging network company Charge Zone, and hydrogen fuel cell startup Protonas, with a focus on mobility and long-duration energy storage technologies.
  • Transition VC is bullish on investing in flow battery and thermal storage technologies for large-scale energy storage applications and is also in the process of signing agreements with companies in these spaces.
  • The firm announced the setup of a new accelerator, Faraday Electrochemical Energy Labs (FEEL), to support startups in the energy transition domain, aligning with India's goal of achieving 500 gigawatts of renewable energy capacity by 2030 and becoming a global leader in green hydrogen production.
Bengaluru-based Transition VC is gearing up to launch a $150 million international fund in 2026 to support energy transition startups. This fund will be the firm's second after their successful Rs 400 crore fund, with a focus on larger investments and follow-on opportunities. Transition VC has already invested in startups like EMO Energy, Charge Zone, and Protonas, emphasizing the mobility sector. The firm's upcoming fund aims to invest in 25 to 30 energy transition startups, with a strong interest in long-duration energy storage technologies like flow batteries and thermal storage. Additionally, Transition VC announced the establishment of an accelerator, Faraday Electrochemical Energy Labs (FEEL), to mentor and support startups in the energy transition domain. This initiative aligns with India's ambitious target of achieving 500 gigawatts of renewable energy capacity by 2030 and becoming a global leader in green hydrogen production. The firm's positive sentiment towards hydrogen and renewable energy reflects the growing momentum in the sector globally.
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