Avaana Capital

We are hiring! As India's largest institutional climate-focused venture capital fund, Avaana Capital invests in early-stage startups that leverage technology to solve and scale for climate action. Our sectors of focus are Energy Transition, Alt Materials, Water, Mobility, Supply Chains, Industrial Decarbonization, Deeptech, Sustainable Agriculture, and Food Systems. We collaborate with corporates, research bodies, policymakers, capital providers and more to provide full-stack support to entrepreneurs. Building in India - for India and for the world. Ready to join our investment team working at the forefront of technology, innovation and sustainability? Are you interested in climate and technology, curious and agile learner, motivated, and collaborative? Learn more about the Investment Associate role in the JD below. How to apply? Follow the link: https://lnkd.in/dHMPi9q8 #ClimateAction #Sustainability #ClimateFinance #GlobalCollaboration #ClimateTech #India #Hiring Anjali Bansal Swapna Gupta Sandeep Singhal Shruti Srivastava Rahul Bhapkar Prasad Ghadi Kashmira Contractor Srishti Parikh Vatsal Dusad Dr. Aastha Paliwal Mridula Ramesh Rishubh Malpani S Ramadorai AN Roy Tsega Gebreyes Bobby Parikh

Are you an early-stage, tech-driven startup innovating in the climate space? This is your chance to connect with Avaana Capital! As you grow and scale your solution, having a collaborative place to soundboard ideas without risking your investment potential is crucial. That’s where Avaana Capital’s Office Hours come in! We invite you to join us for a one-on-one brainstorming session with our investment team. Date: 22nd November, 2024 Time: 10 AM - 2 PM Venue: Hybrid [In-person in Mumbai & Bangalore] Ready to shape the future of climate-tech? Limited slots available. Sign up here: https://lnkd.in/d_wf8t4v     Share this with fellow founders and together, let’s empower impactful solutions for a sustainable tomorrow! #ClimateAction #Sustainability #ClimateFinance #GlobalCollaboration #ClimateTech  Anjali Bansal Swapna Gupta Sandeep Singhal Shruti Srivastava Rahul Bhapkar Prasad Ghadi Kashmira Contractor Srishti Parikh Advik Singh Vatsal Dusad Dr. Aastha Paliwal Mridula Ramesh Rishubh Malpani S Ramadorai AN Roy Tsega Gebreyes Bobby Parikh

Avaana Capital is pleased to announce the final close of its Avaana Climate and Sustainability Fund with a total fund size of USD 135 million, exceeding our target. This has been possible with the strong support from global institutional investors Green Climate Fund (GCF), UK Government (UK-India Development Cooperation Fund), U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC), Self Reliant India(SRI) Fund, SIDBI(Small Industries Development Bank of India) and several large corporations. Kavita Sinha, Director, Division of Private Sector Facility, Green Climate Fund shared, “GCF is proud to make its first investment in a climate venture fund in India through Avaana’s Climate and Sustainability Fund. Avaana’s focus on transformative technologies in critical sectors like food and agriculture, energy, mobility, and similar climate ventures will provide climate aligned solutions to people and support India’s climate ambitions. This aligns with GCF’s vision of catalysing meaningful climate solutions as this partnership will accelerate India’s net-zero journey and create scalable models for other emerging markets facing similar challenges.” Adding to this, Sally Taylor, Minister Counsellor, British High Commission, said “The UK Government’s development investments in India support innovative Indian businesses to develop products and services that will accelerate sustainable, inclusive growth. We are pleased to be deploying our funds through Avaana to enable them to back those pioneering enterprises harnessing technology to develop new climate solutions to address the climate crisis.” Furthermore, Mateo Goldman for Investments at the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC), said “Our investments around the world are boosting development in emerging economies and we see immense potential in India. DFC’s support for Avaana’s climate fund is a great model to push early-stage startups in India, dedicated towards new technologies and innovation, and deliver impactful, climate-resilient solutions. This will help to accelerate India’s transition to a low-carbon economy and thereby contribute to the global push for sustainable development.” Additionally, Dr Ravindra Kumar Singh, Chief General Manager, Green and International Cooperation at SIDBI commented “At SIDBI, our focus has always been on creating pathways for startups to thrive in India. The Avaana Climate and Sustainability Fund aligns perfectly with our mission by supporting innovative, climate-tech startups that are key to India’s transition to a sustainable, low-carbon economy.” India is at a pivotal moment in its net-zero journey. Avaana Climate & Sustainability Fund will back innovative startups, transforming key sectors and driving India towards a sustainable future. Read more about it - https://lnkd.in/d6r8Dqzc

Are you a tech-driven startup innovating in the climate space? This is your chance to connect with Avaana Capital! We’re thrilled to bring back our popular ‘Office Hours’. If you’re a founder leveraging technology to tackle climate challenges, we invite you to a one-on-one brainstorming session with our investment team on 22nd October 2024 in Mumbai and Bangalore. Whether you’re an early-stage startup or scaling your solution, we’re eager to hear from you. Our slots are limited, so act fast! Ready to make an impact? Sign up here: https://lnkd.in/g99D8Qb7 Share this opportunity with fellow founders and within your networks. Let’s collaborate to drive climate-tech innovation forward! #ClimateAction #Sustainability #ClimateFinance #GlobalCollaboration #ClimateTech  Anjali Bansal Swapna Gupta Sandeep Singhal Shruti Srivastava Rahul Bhapkar Prasad Ghadi Kashmira Contractor Srishti Parikh Advik Singh Vatsal Dusad Dr. Aastha Paliwal Mridula Ramesh Rishubh Malpani S Ramadorai AN Roy Tsega Gebreyes Bobby Parikh

Women leaders join us for - a social for women, by women, and connect with  founders and funders at an exclusive gathering organized by Avaana Capital and Ladies Who Lead, in Delhi on the 15th of October, 2024 Hear from notable leaders like Anjali Bansal, Founding Partner at Avaana Capital, and Aabha Bakaya, Founder and CEO at Ladies Who Lead, and engage in impactful conversations. This is your chance to sign up for a purposeful evening! Limited seats available.   Please note that this is an invite-only event! Register here - https://lu.ma/1qm9dskm #ClimateAction #Sustainability #ClimateFinance #GlobalCollaboration #ClimateTech  Anjali Bansal Swapna Gupta Sandeep Singhal Shruti Srivastava Rahul Bhapkar Prasad Ghadi Kashmira Contractor Srishti Parikh Advik Singh Vatsal Dusad Dr. Aastha Paliwal Mridula Ramesh Rishubh Malpani Ramadorai AN Roy Tsega Gebreyes Bobby Parikh

An Exclusive Invitation for Women Leaders. Join us for an evening brimming with purposeful connections and meaningful discussions—a social for women, by women, organized by Avaana Capital and Ladies Who Lead, in Delhi on the 15th of October, 2024. This gathering offers an opportunity to connect with like-minded female founders and funders pioneering change. Hear from influential leaders like Anjali Bansal, Founding Partner at Avaana Capital, and Aabha Bakaya, Founder and CEO at Ladies Who Lead. An event designed to foster deep relations and impactful conversations, it offers a unique chance to expand your network and strengthen your commitment to our planet. As we have limited space, register at the earliest. Please note that this is an invite-only event! Sign up here - https://lu.ma/1qm9dskm #ClimateAction #Sustainability #ClimateFinance #GlobalCollaboration #WomenInClimate Anjali Bansal Swapna Gupta Sandeep Singhal Shruti Srivastava Rahul Bhapkar Prasad Ghadi Kashmira Contractor Srishti Parikh Advik Singh Vatsal Dusad Dr. Aastha Paliwal Mridula Ramesh S Ramadorai AN Roy Tsega Gebreyes Bobby Parikh

McKinsey & Company organized several high-impact sessions as part of Climate Week NYC 2024, including one on September 25th, on Building Green Businesses: How Incumbents Can Create Value by Scaling Investments. Anjali Bansal, Founding Partner of Avaana Capital spoke at this prestigious event alongside leaders like Ajay Goel, Co-founder, Board Director, CEO - International at SUN Mobility, and Managing Director at SUN New Energy Holdings, Limor Spector, PhD, President - Ventures, Licensing, & Incubation at GE Vernova and James Sullivan, Head of Product Management, SAP Sustainability. They elaborated on themes like investments, deploying capital, and strategies to successfully create value for incumbents. We extend our gratitude to Rajat Gupta, Senior Partner, Harry Bowcott, Senior Partner, and the entire team at McKinsey and Company for hosting an impactful panel discussion. #ClimateAction #Sustainability #ClimateFinance #GlobalCollaboration #ClimateTech #ClimateWeekNYC Anjali Bansal Swapna Gupta Sandeep Singhal Shruti Srivastava Rahul Bhapkar Prasad Ghadi Kashmira Contractor Srishti Parikh Advik Singh Vatsal Dusad Dr. Aastha Paliwal Mridula Ramesh S Ramadorai AN Roy Tsega Gebreyes Bobby Parikh Climate Group

Stakeholders of the climate tech ecosystem gathered at the recently held Climate Action Summit organized by MUFG and IIMA Ventures. Vatsal Dusad, Vice President at Avaana Capital emphasized the need for patient capital due to hardware-intensive solutions at the panel discussion, moderated by Chintan Antani, Vice-President at IIMA Ventures on - Financing the future of climate tech. He was joined by other notable industry experts like Sailee Rane, Lead - Strategy for eco-system messaging at Rainmatter Foundation, Anirudh Jayagopal, Principal at Java Capital, and Maya Chandrasekaran, Managing Partner at Green Artha Capital. They delved into the resilient nature of climate tech entrepreneurs during long incubation periods and the future of climate tech. We look forward to many such conversations that aid in a sustainable future! #ClimateAction #Sustainability #ClimateFinance #GlobalCollaboration #ClimateTech  Anjali Bansal Swapna Gupta Sandeep Singhal Shruti Srivastava Rahul Bhapkar Prasad Ghadi Kashmira Contractor Srishti Parikh Advik Singh Vatsal Dusad Dr. Aastha Paliwal Mridula Ramesh S Ramadorai AN Roy Tsega Gebreyes Bobby Parikh

An exclusive high-level breakfast roundtable will be hosted by the International Solar Alliance (ISA) and the Boston Consulting Group (BCG) as part of Climate Week NYC on - Unleashing the role of solar, in advancing economic, social, and environmental equity. The roundtable will be held on 27th September 2024, from 08:00 am to 10:00 am, and will intend to focus on the study undertaken by ISA and BCG to understand the specific nuances in energy transitions and move towards tailored and people-centric energy transition roadmaps which will go beyond the ‘one-size-fits-all’ approach. Part of this prestigious roundtable will be Anjali Bansal, Founding Partner of Avaana Capital alongside other notable industry leaders, prominent businesses and finance leaders, moderated by Vivek Adhia, Climate & Sustainability at BCG. They will exchange insights on the critical role of solar energy in accelerating global decarbonization and achieving sustainable development goals. We look forward to this discussion and to powering a sustainable future!   #ClimateAction #Sustainability #ClimateFinance #GlobalCollaboration #ClimateTech #ClimateWeekNYC Anjali Bansal Swapna Gupta Sandeep Singhal Shruti Srivastava Rahul Bhapkar Prasad Ghadi Kashmira Contractor Srishti Parikh Advik Singh Vatsal Dusad Dr. Aastha Paliwal Mridula Ramesh S Ramadorai AN Roy Tsega Gebreyes Bobby Parikh Climate Group

During Climate Week NYC, a series of conversations and prestigious events converge to unite global leaders to talk about climate change, climate action and to drive positive change. Anjali Bansal, Founding Partner of Avaana Capital, alongside Ajay Goel, Co-founder, Board Director, CEO - International at SUN Mobility and VC at SUN New Energy, Limor Spector, PhD, President, Ventures, Licensing, & Incubation at GE Vernova and Board Member at AirJoule LLC and Gunduz Shirin, Managing Director, Goldman Sachs, Investor at Hydrostor and Redwood Materials, will be part of a panel discussion organized by McKinsey & Company on September 25th, 2024 from 2:45 pm to 3:45 pm ET, on the topic - Building Green Businesses: How incumbents can create value by scaling investments. We thank Rajat Gupta, Senior Partner, Harry Bowcott, Senior Partner, and the entire team at McKinsey and Company for fueling change through conversations. #ClimateAction #Sustainability #ClimateFinance #GlobalCollaboration #ClimateTech #ClimateWeekNYC Anjali Bansal Swapna Gupta Sandeep Singhal Shruti Srivastava Rahul Bhapkar Prasad Ghadi Kashmira Contractor Srishti Parikh Advik Singh Vatsal Dusad Dr. Aastha Paliwal Mridula Ramesh S Ramadorai AN Roy Tsega Gebreyes Bobby Parikh Climate Group