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📢 Announcing the First Chapter of The India Room for 2025 || Japan We are pleased to announce the 10th edition of The India Room and the first chapter of 2025 – Japan. As this exclusive platform continues to expand into key global financial hubs, it will bring together leading investors to strengthen capital flows, explore new opportunities, and deepen India-Japan investment ties. In collaboration with The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), this milestone reflects a shared commitment to fostering impactful investments and long-term partnerships between the two economies. This is a by-invite event with limited availability. Registrations will be subject to relevance. To know more and register, please contact Neha Bhatnagar - Vice President for Partnerships at neha.bhatnagar@iiic.in and Esha Saini - Assistant Manager for Partnerships at esha.saini@iiic.in. Since its inception in 2023, The India Room has successfully hosted nine editions, facilitating meaningful connections and driving critical discussions on the future of impact investing. As the platform continues to grow, we look forward to building on this momentum in Japan. Explore the previous India Room editions here: https://iiic.in/events/

📌 In the latest edition of Market Pulse, Royston Braganza, CEO of Grameen Capital and the first Indian elected to the global Board of GSG Impact, shares his journey and vision for impact investing. He highlights the synergy between Impact Investors Council (IIC) and GSG Impact, emphasizing the role of innovative financial products and policy advocacy in catalyzing global and national impact investments. He notes that India's leadership in impact investing has evolved from being a "global laboratory" to a recognized global leader, especially as the country asserts its role as the voice of the Global South through platforms like the #G20. 🔵 Discussing GSG Impact's role, Royston underscores its focus on policy innovation, impact transparency, and global accounting standards for social investment. He sees significant collaboration potential between IIC and GSG Impact in attracting capital to India, particularly in climate financing, sustainable agriculture, and food security. He also highlights the pressing need for policy advocacy, regulatory fluidity, and knowledge-sharing to scale impact investments in emerging markets. With a vision of fostering deeper partnerships and systemic change, Royston remains optimistic about India's contribution to global #SDG goals and impact investment growth. 🔵 To know more about GSG Impact’s strategies and vision, read the complete interview here : https://lnkd.in/gMfsEreE #PolicyforImpact #Investment #ImpactInvesting #SustainableFinance #PolicyInnovation #ClimateFinance #Agriculture #FoodSecurity #Sustainability

📌 In the 9th issue of Climate Bulletin, Sheetanshu Tyagi , founder of EMO.energy, shares insights on how his company is revolutionizing battery technology for mobility and energy storage. With extensive experience at Ather Energy, Ola Electric, and Rivian, Sheetanshu has built EMO.energy to address key challenges in battery performance, safety, and reliability. EMO's innovations, including the ZEN battery tech stack and SENS AI platform, enhance battery lifespan and efficiency using AI-driven optimization, making energy storage more cost-effective and scalable for diverse applications. 🔵 In this interview, Sheetanshu Tyagi discusses India's growing demand for efficient battery solutions, the evolving energy storage market, and EMO’s role in addressing critical challenges. He highlights India's reliance on battery imports, the shift towards domestic cell manufacturing, and the increasing demand for fast-charging technology in EVs and energy storage. EMO plans to expand its footprint by partnering with fast-charging companies, fleet operators, and recyclers, aiming to build a sustainable battery ecosystem. With strong investor backing, strategic collaborations, and a commitment to innovation, EMO.energy is poised to lead the charge in India's mobility and energy revolution. 🔵 To know more about EMO.energy’s strategies and vision, read the complete interview here: https://lnkd.in/gtUkcFya #EnergyTransition #SustainableFuture #GreenEnergy #ElectricVehicles #ImpactCreation #Climate #GoGreen #EnergyStorage #Battery #AI #Technology

📌 In the January edition of Market Pulse, Nitin Agrawal, CEO & MD of Navadhan Capital, discusses how his fintech platform, AceN, is transforming rural finance. Navadhan Capital leverages AI-driven alternative data, cash flow tracking, and seamless API integration to assess creditworthiness for underserved rural businesses. By evaluating household profiles and predicting future financial needs, AceN ensures responsible lending with high collection efficiency. Nitin highlights how Navadhan’s tech-first approach, combined with on-ground field support, enables efficient lending while addressing cultural and operational challenges in diverse rural markets. 🔵 Looking ahead, Nitin Agrawal envisions Navadhan as a leader in rural financial inclusion and a catalyst for climate-smart agriculture. Beyond financing, the company supports farmers with irrigation solutions, soil testing, and partnerships with local universities. Committed to social impact, Navadhan also works on employment generation and adolescent health initiatives. Backed by major investors and with over 20 banking partners, Navadhan is poised to drive the next wave of tech-led finance for India's underbanked segment. 🔵 To know more about Navadhan Capital’s strategies and vision, read the complete interview here: https://lnkd.in/gQhiv6ft #Tech #Rural #Finance #FinancialInclusion #Sustainable #Climate #Agriculture #ImpactInvesting #Health #Employment #Capital #FinTech

📌 In the January 2025 edition of Market Pulse, Ashish Mehrotra, MD & CEO of Northern Arc Capital, discusses the company’s role in financial inclusion and impact investing. Over the past 15 years, Northern Arc Capital has scaled its presence across MSME, microfinance, agriculture, and other sectors by leveraging technology, data-driven risk assessment, and customer-centric solutions. Through proprietary platforms like Nimbus and nPOS, the company has streamlined credit flow, enabling ₹1.9 trillion in financing and benefiting over 111 million people. Ashish also highlights Northern Arc’s commitment to sustainability through initiatives like the Climate Fund, supporting renewable energy and sustainable mobility projects. 🔵 Ashish Mehrotra further addresses the balance between financial returns and social impact, emphasizing Northern Arc’s "Profit with Purpose" approach. The company works with 340+ partners and 1,000 investors to bridge critical credit gaps while ensuring robust risk management. Key innovations include AI-driven underwriting, diversified portfolios, and expanding retail investor participation through digital platforms. Looking ahead, Northern Arc aims to enhance financial inclusion and sustainability, leveraging its recent ₹500 crore equity infusion to scale its impact in underserved markets, particularly MSMEs, affordable housing, and climate finance. 🔵 To know more about Northern Arc Capital's strategies and vision, read the complete interview here: https://lnkd.in/d_nVQD2E #MSME #FinancialInclusion #MicroFinance #Agriculture #ClimateFinance #AffordableHousing #ImpactInvesting #Sustainability

🚀 India’s Electric Mobility Revolution is Accelerating! Are You Ready? ⚡ The electric mobility sector in India is expanding rapidly, but many EV enterprises struggle to access the right funding and support to scale their innovations. At the same time, investors face challenges in identifying high-impact, investment-ready opportunities. To bridge this gap, KPMG India & Impact Investors Council (IIC) are launching EM-PACT—E-Mobility Platform for Advancing Capital and Technology. 📢 Join our exclusive webinar on March 25 to learn more! 🔍 Why EM-PACT? EM-PACT is more than just an ecosystem-building platform—it is a mission-driven initiative to mobilize capital, accelerate innovation, and drive real impact in India’s e-mobility landscape. This session will introduce EM-PACT, its vision, and how it will: ✅ Serve as an Investment Facilitation Desk – EV enterprises, at different stages of growth, can present their business case to investors through a simple and transparent process. ✅ Provide Exclusive Investor Insights – Hear directly from investors as they share their motivations, investment strategies, and ideas for scaling the EV ecosystem. ✅ Create a Centralized Investor-Enterprise Ecosystem – Investors can register their interest, and discover innovative startups. ✅ Act as a Knowledge & Collaboration Hub – A repository of insights, policies, and trends to support better decision-making and stakeholder engagement. 🚀 Want to be part of the future of impact investing in EV? 🎯 Join us for the Virtual Launch on 25th March! ⏰ Time: 4:00 to 5:00 PM 📩 Register now to learn how EM-PACT can unlock opportunities for you: https://lnkd.in/g59QzfGr Ranjna Khanna || Varun Reddy || Mansi Kanoi || Ankit Anurag || Prakash Powdel || Saurabh Gupta || KPMG India || Impact Investors Council (IIC) #ImpactInvestment #EMPACT #EVInvestment #SustainableFuture #ElectricMobility #Innovation #InvestInEV #CleanTransport #ZeroEmissions #ElectricCars

📢  New Member Announcement Impact Investors Council (IIC) is delighted to extend a warm welcome to our newest member: Trifecta Capital Trifecta Capital is India’s leading alternative financing platform for startups, offering venture debt, growth equity, and financial solutions. Over the past nine years, Trifecta has raised nearly INR 5,000 Crore across three Venture Debt Funds and one Growth Stage Equity Fund. The firm has invested nearly INR 7,200 Crore in 180+ unique businesses, including 30+ unicorns, with a portfolio collectively valued at USD 67 Billion. With offices in Bengaluru, Mumbai, and NCR, Trifecta Capital has been recognized for its excellence, winning the Indian Venture and Alternate Capital Association Award (IVCA) for Best Overall Performance in the Venture Debt Category (2024) and Best Fund Raise in the Venture Debt Category (2023). To learn more about Trifecta Capital and its portfolio, visit their website: https://lnkd.in/ghSHxtdw Impact Investors Council (IIC) looks forward to collaborating with Trifecta Capital to advance India’s startup ecosystem and the impact investing landscape. #venturedebt

📢  New Member Announcement The Impact Investors Council (IIC) is delighted to extend a warm welcome to our newest member: Somerset Indus Capital Partners. Somerset Indus Healthcare Fund was founded in 2011. Somerset Indus Capital Partners is a healthcare-focused private equity firm making investments primarily in growth-oriented healthcare companies in India. Somerset Indus aims to invest in healthcare delivery products and service platforms run by experienced healthcare entrepreneurs, focused on providing quality and affordable healthcare across India, especially in the lower-tier markets. Somerset Indus through its investment thesis of profitable and sustainable impact-based investing has been supporting capacity building and aims to enhance accessibility and affordability of healthcare in India with a key focus on creating a positive impact on the environment and society. To learn more about Somerset Indus Capital Partners and its portfolio, visit their website: https://lnkd.in/exzhryP The Impact Investors Council (IIC) looks forward to collaborating with Somerset Indus Capital Partners to advance India’s #healthcare and #impactinvesting landscape. Zulfikar Trivedi #privateequity #sustainable #healthcare

✨ In the January 2025 edition of Market Pulse, Nilesh Kothari, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Trifecta Capital, and Jasjit Mangat, Senior Advisor at Trifecta Capital, discuss the firm’s role in shaping India’s venture debt ecosystem. Since its inception in 2015, Trifecta Capital has been instrumental in financing high-growth startups across sectors like fintech, healthcare, and sustainability. The firm has helped scale impact-driven companies by providing non-dilutive capital and fostering financial inclusion, agri-tech, and climate solutions. Trifecta's investments, including in BluSmart’s EV ride-hailing and other sustainability ventures, align with its vision of balancing financial returns with meaningful environmental and social impact.  🔷 As venture debt grows in India, Trifecta continues to innovate with structured financing, blended capital models, and tech-driven underwriting. With the launch of its largest fund, TVDF-IV, the firm remains sector-agnostic but expects key industries like #fintech, #mobility, and #sustainability to dominate. Trifecta actively engages with policymakers, corporate partners, and impact investors to catalyze infrastructure development and ecosystem growth. As India’s leading venture debt platform, it is committed to scaling the asset class, driving impact investments, and supporting the country’s transition toward a more sustainable economy. 🔷 To know more about Trifecta Capital's strategies and vision, read the complete interview here: https://lnkd.in/gCXakuWr #venturedebt #financialinclusion #fintech #healthcare #agritech #impactinvesting #socialventures

🌟In the 9th issue of India Climate Bulletin, Raiyaan Shingati, Co-founder and Managing Partner of Transition VC, explores the critical role of long-duration energy storage (LDES) in stabilizing India’s grid as the country transitions to renewable energy. With a rapidly growing renewable capacity, India faces challenges such as peak demand shortages and renewable curtailment. LDES technologies, including vanadium redox flow batteries, thermal storage, and emerging chemistries like zinc-ion, offer solutions by storing surplus energy and balancing supply-demand mismatches. However, scalability, cost reduction, and supportive policies are essential for widespread adoption. 🔵 India's energy storage market is still evolving, with demand driven by utilities and industrial users seeking reliability and cost savings. The article highlights key trends such as declining battery costs, regulatory support, and the need for flexible grid solutions. Transition VC is actively fostering innovation in LDES through an accelerator program in Chennai, aiming to scale technologies that ensure a resilient and decarbonized power grid. Raiyaan emphasizes that LDES is not just an option but a necessity for India to meet its ambitious renewable energy targets. 🔵 To know more about Transition VC’s strategies and vision, read the complete interview here: https://lnkd.in/gsvQFEjU