Lightrock

Lightrock, a venture capital firm, specializes in early-stage and growth capital investments, focusing on tech-driven businesses that address global challenges. It primarily invests in India, with a typical investment size of $0.5 million to $5 million in companies generating $0.5 million to $5 million in annual revenues. Lightrock's sectors of interest include fintech, healthcare, agriculture, education, and technology-led SME enablement platforms. It does not invest in real estate, prototypes, or business plans. Lightrock is headquartered in Bangalore, India, and operates as a subsidiary of LGT Group Foundation.

André Aubert

Partner

Kevin Bone

Partner

Thomas Brown

Partner

Matthew Gordon Clark

Partner

Sascha Graf

Partner

Etienne Haubold

Partner

Keimpe Keuning

Executive Director

Shakir Merali

Partner

Maija Nykänen

Principal

Aarish Patell

Executive Director

Vaidhehi Ravindran

Partner

Robert Schlachter

Partner

Michael Simmeth

Principal

Pal Erik Sjatil

Global Managing Partner and CEO

Divya Venkatavaraghavan

Principal

Nina Cardelús Vilalta

Investor

Thomas Weber Ph.D

Managing Partner

Tommaso Crackett

Principal

Past deals in Electricity

Mainspring

Series F in 2025
Mainspring Energy, Inc. is a company based in Menlo Park, California, focused on developing linear generator technology that produces low-carbon, dispatchable energy. Founded in 2010 by three Stanford engineers, Mainspring aims to address the challenges of climate change while providing affordable electricity. The company engineers advanced prototypes of linear generators that convert fuel into electricity through a low-temperature reaction of air and fuel, driving magnets through copper coils. This innovative approach allows Mainspring to offer electricity at lower costs and with greater reliability, contributing to the vision of creating net-zero carbon grids in the future.

SolarSquare

Series B in 2024
SolarSquare Energy is a residential solar company specializing in the design, installation, and maintenance of rooftop solar panels for homes and small commercial establishments. The company aims to promote the widespread adoption of solar energy by converting sunlight into usable electricity, thereby helping clients achieve their sustainability goals. Trusted by over 4,000 homeowners and various Fortune 500 companies, SolarSquare focuses on delivering substantial savings on energy costs, with customers typically saving a minimum of Rs. 2,000 on their monthly electricity bills.

H&MV Engineering

Private Equity Round in 2024
H&MV Engineering, founded in 1997, is a prominent player in the electric power transmission industry, specializing in high voltage transmission and distribution systems. The company offers engineering, procurement, construction, and infrastructure services tailored for renewable, utility, commercial, and industrial energy projects. H&MV Engineering focuses on the design, installation, and maintenance of high-voltage substations and grid connections, helping clients enhance their environmental practices and reduce carbon footprints. With a strong presence in Europe and Asia, the company has successfully completed projects across various sectors, including transmission and distribution, renewables, data centers, manufacturing, and pharmaceuticals. H&MV Engineering's expertise in substations up to 400kV positions it as a leader in the market, with a commitment to sustainability and international expansion.

Octopus Energy

Private Equity Round in 2024
Octopus Energy is a British energy supplier established in 2015, aimed at revolutionizing the energy market by providing affordable and renewable energy solutions. The company specializes in solar, wind, and tidal energy, focusing on reducing costs and enhancing customer experience. By offering energy utility, generation, and transmission services without long-term contracts, Octopus Energy empowers both businesses and households to offset their carbon emissions and minimize their environmental impact. Through its innovative technology and customer-centric approach, Octopus Energy seeks to contribute to a greener, smarter energy grid in Great Britain.

Sunfire

Series E in 2024
Sunfire is a company that specializes in developing and manufacturing systems for renewable industrial gas and fuel production. It focuses on creating substitutes for fossil fuels, such as mineral oil and natural gas, through innovative technologies like electrolyzers and solid oxide cells. These systems convert renewable electrical energy from sources like wind farms, hydropower plants, and photovoltaic systems into fuels and gases, including renewable hydrogen and syngas. By enabling the chemical, fuel, and steel industries to transition away from fossil energy, Sunfire aims to provide sustainable energy solutions that are available whenever needed, thus integrating renewable energy into existing infrastructures.

M-Kopa

Private Equity Round in 2023
M-KOPA is a company that offers connected asset financing solutions aimed at underbanked customers. Its platform integrates digital micropayments and Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity to provide access to essential products, including solar lighting, televisions, refrigerators, and smartphones. The platform is designed to be accessible, allowing customers to secure financing without the need for a credit history or collateral. By focusing on life-enhancing products and services, M-KOPA aims to improve the quality of life for individuals in underserved markets.

Mainspring

Series E in 2022
Mainspring Energy, Inc. is a company based in Menlo Park, California, focused on developing linear generator technology that produces low-carbon, dispatchable energy. Founded in 2010 by three Stanford engineers, Mainspring aims to address the challenges of climate change while providing affordable electricity. The company engineers advanced prototypes of linear generators that convert fuel into electricity through a low-temperature reaction of air and fuel, driving magnets through copper coils. This innovative approach allows Mainspring to offer electricity at lower costs and with greater reliability, contributing to the vision of creating net-zero carbon grids in the future.

Mainspring

Series E in 2022
Mainspring Energy, Inc. is a company based in Menlo Park, California, focused on developing linear generator technology that produces low-carbon, dispatchable energy. Founded in 2010 by three Stanford engineers, Mainspring aims to address the challenges of climate change while providing affordable electricity. The company engineers advanced prototypes of linear generators that convert fuel into electricity through a low-temperature reaction of air and fuel, driving magnets through copper coils. This innovative approach allows Mainspring to offer electricity at lower costs and with greater reliability, contributing to the vision of creating net-zero carbon grids in the future.

Sunfire

Series D in 2021
Sunfire is a company that specializes in developing and manufacturing systems for renewable industrial gas and fuel production. It focuses on creating substitutes for fossil fuels, such as mineral oil and natural gas, through innovative technologies like electrolyzers and solid oxide cells. These systems convert renewable electrical energy from sources like wind farms, hydropower plants, and photovoltaic systems into fuels and gases, including renewable hydrogen and syngas. By enabling the chemical, fuel, and steel industries to transition away from fossil energy, Sunfire aims to provide sustainable energy solutions that are available whenever needed, thus integrating renewable energy into existing infrastructures.

AMPIN Energy Transition

Venture Round in 2019
AMPIN Energy Transition is India’s leading renewable energy transition company with a total portfolio of 5GWp+ spread across 22 states in the country. Headquartered in New Delhi with regional offices in Mumbai, Bangalore & Kolkata, AMPIN provides clean and green energy solutions to C&I and utility customers. We currently offer green power to 100+ marquee customers across 10+ Sectors such as Pharma, Auto, Data Centers/IT, FMCG, Cement, Infra, Education, Heavy Industry, Govt etc. leading to a well-balanced portfolio. Some of these customers are amongst country’s leading corporates such as Skoda Auto Volkswagen India, Cipla, Bharti Airtel, Britannia, AB InBev, Tata Hitachi, Orient Cement, L&T Metro Rail, Hewlett Packard Enterprise to name a few. AMPIN believes in building long-term relationship with its customers & act as a One Stop Shop for Energy, providing sustainable solutions across different geographies & technologies such as Solar, Wind, Hybrids, Storage & Energy Management. This helps the customers in reducing their overall energy costs & mitigating their carbon footprint. AMPIN has developed a clear roadmap & has the ability to offer a complete end to end solution of taking the customer to 100% RE. Moreover, is adept at providing sustainable solutions to meet short-term, medium-term & long-term requirements. In addition to its core renewable energy generation business, AMPIN’s Energy Transition Enablers enhance its competitive edge by driving strategic initiatives in energy trading, solar cell and module manufacturing, green hydrogen, and energy storage, allowing it to become one of India’s leading energy transition players. AMPIN is driven by an industry leading team & backed by leading institutional investors from Europe, Asia &North America. This global presence ensures highest ESG (IFC standards) & corporate governance standards & gives us the unique capability to straddle Utility Scale RE projects, Power Markets & C&I RE projects in India & beyond.
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