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		<title>Climate-smart Deeptech Company Ecozen Raises $30 M</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Ecozen, a leader in climate-smart technology solutions, announced today that it has raised USD 30 million in a mix of debt and equity. This infusion of capital includes continued support from Nuveen and other existing [&#8230;]</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><br>Ecozen, a leader in climate-smart technology solutions, announced today that it has raised USD 30 million in a mix of debt and equity. This infusion of capital includes continued support from <a href="https://www.nuveen.com/en-us" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Nuveen</a> and other existing equity investors, and new debt support from <a href="https://www.incredcapital.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">InCred</a> Credit Fund and the <a href="https://www.dfc.gov/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC)</a> through Ecozen’s exclusive advisor <a href="https://www.setuka.in/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Setuka Partners LLP.</a></p>


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<p><br>The latest round of funding will be used to cater to the growing demand for Ecozen’s innovative products<br>and to further its commitment to climate-smart technology. The company has grown 5X over the last two<br>years, with profits growing 3X as well. Ecozen anticipates doubling its revenue in the current fiscal year,<br>buoyed by strong demand for existing products and plans to leverage its tech stack of advanced motors<br>and controls, thermal energy storage, AI and IoT to enter new segments undergoing a transition to cleaner energy sources. These solutions will decarbonise sectors like milling, mobility, retail and industry, just as the company’s pumping and cooling solutions did for agriculture. The company is also set to meaningfully expand its offerings and market presence into Africa and Southeast Asia.</p>



<p><br>Ecozen has made solar-powered systems a viable solution for small and marginal farmers in India. Over<br>the past decade, its pioneering products &#8211; <a href="https://www.ecozensolutions.com/ecotron" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Ecotron</a> and <a href="https://www.ecozensolutions.com/ecofrost" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Ecofrost</a> &#8211; have transformed the agricultural<br>irrigation and cold chain industries respectively. Utilising advanced motor controls, IoT, and energy<br>storage technologies, these modular, clean energy innovations have not only boosted the incomes of over 180,000 farmers but have also cut greenhouse gas emissions by 2 million tonnes and prevented more than 50,000 metric tons of food loss.</p>


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<p>&#8220;Ecozen is on an accelerated growth path, driven by the increased market demand for our pioneering<br>climate-smart solutions,&#8221; said Devendra Gupta, CEO and Co-Founder of Ecozen. &#8220;The capital raised will enable us to scale our operations and deepen our market penetration in domestic and international territories. We are committed to empowering customers and expediting the transition to climate-smart technologies on a global scale. I thank our investors, Nuveen and other existing equity investors, for their continued support which will help us cater to the present opportunity. We are also happy to have institutions like the DFC and InCred partner with us in our journey of catalysing climate-smart solutions for agriculture and other key sectors in the future.&#8221;</p>
<cite>Devendra Gupta, CEO and Co-Founder of Ecozen</cite></blockquote>



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<p>&#8220;Supporting companies like Ecozen aligns perfectly with Nuveen’s commitment to invest in businesses that have a profound impact on climate change mitigation and resilience,&#8221; said Rekha Unnithan, Managing Director and Head of Private Equity Impact Investing at Nuveen. &#8220;Ecozen’s continued growth and innovation exemplify the type of transformative impact we aim to achieve through our investments, paving the way for a sustainable and inclusive low-carbon economy.&#8221;</p>
<cite>Rekha Unnithan, Managing Director and Head of Private Equity Impact Investing at Nuveen.</cite></blockquote>



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<p>“We like Ecozen’s proven product and execution track record, and the way it has transformed the lives of farmers in India. With the government of India’s push on sustainable, climate friendly initiatives, we feel the company is poised for profitable growth,” said Saurabh Jhalaria, CIO – Alternative Credit Strategies at Incred Alternative Investments. “The opportunity in India and other developing markets is huge and we are excited to partner with Ecozen in its growth journey. The investment ties up well with our fund’s thesis on innovative cleantech solutions that can reach the masses.”</p>
<cite>Saurabh Jhalaria, CIO – Alternative Credit Strategies at Incred Alternative Investments. </cite></blockquote>



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<p>“DFC is pleased to be supporting an innovative and impactful project with Ecozen that aligns with our<br>priorities of investing in climate adaptation solutions and improving agricultural productivity. This is a<br>highly significant transaction that will improve production, reduce food loss, and decrease emissions in India.”</p>
<cite>James Polan, DFC’s Vice President of Health &amp; Agribusiness.</cite></blockquote>The post <a href="https://www.ecozensolutions.com/news/climate-smart-deeptech-company-ecozen-raises-30-million-dollars.html">Climate-smart Deeptech Company Ecozen Raises $30 M</a> first appeared on <a href="https://www.ecozensolutions.com">Ecozen</a>.]]></content:encoded>
					
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