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Indian cleantech startups raise record $433 million in Q3 2026
Indian cleantech startups raised a record $433 million in the third quarter of 2026.
That was nearly three times the $118 million raised in the same quarter a year earlier.
Electric mobility drew most of the money: River, Yulu and Ultraviolette raised a combined $298 million.
The number of cleantech deals also rose 44% year on year to 23, while the average investment grew to $19 million from $7 million.
Investors were drawn to businesses they see as commercially viable, as electric-vehicle registrations and consumer demand grew.
But the funding remained concentrated in a few EV companies, leaving other cleantech areas with less investment.
Experts say future growth will depend on investment spreading to areas such as energy storage, grid technology and green hydrogen, as well as stronger local supply chains and sustainable revenues.
Indian cleantech startups raised a record $433 million in Q3 2026, according to Inc42 data.
That was nearly three times the $118 million raised in the year-ago quarter.
The sector recorded 23 deals, up 44% year on year, while the average cheque size rose to $19 million from $7 million.
Electric mobility dominated funding, with River, Yulu and Ultraviolette raising a combined $298 million.
Inc42 said the quarter’s funding was driven by investor interest in commercially viable businesses and stronger demand for electric vehicles.
- Who
- Indian cleantech startups.
- What
- They raised a record $433 million in funding in Q3 2026.
- When
- Q3 2026.
- Where
- India.
- Why
- Inc42 attributed the surge to investment in commercially viable businesses, especially electric mobility, alongside rising EV registrations and consumer demand.
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Indian cleantech startups raised $118 million, and the average cheque size was $7 million.
Startups raised a record $433 million across 23 deals, with an average cheque size of $19 million.
- Total funding
- $433 million in Q3 2026
- Year-ago funding
- $118 million in Q3 2025
- Deal count
- 23, up 44% year on year
- Average cheque size
- $19 million, up from $7 million
- Three EV startups
- River, Yulu and Ultraviolette raised a combined $298 million
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