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.

Kushal Agrawal

CFO and Partner

Kevin Bone

Investment Team Member and Partner

Nina Cardelús Vilalta

Investor

Umur Hursever

Partner

Gaurav Malhotra

Partner

Past deals in Electricity

Mainspring

Series F in 2025
Mainspring Energy, Inc. is a technology company based in Menlo Park, California, that specializes in developing linear generator technology for low carbon, dispatchable energy solutions. Founded in 2010 by three Stanford engineers, the company focuses on creating advanced prototypes that convert fuel into electricity through a unique, low-temperature reaction of air and fuel. This innovative approach allows Mainspring to offer generators that provide affordable, reliable electricity while significantly reducing carbon emissions compared to traditional electric grids. The company's mission is to address climate change and enhance energy accessibility, contributing to the development of net-zero carbon energy systems for the future.

SolarSquare Energy

Series B in 2024
SolarSquare Energy specializes in designing and installing residential solar panels for homes and small businesses. With a client base of over 4000 homeowners, the company aims to help customers reduce their monthly electricity bills by an average of Rs. 2000.

H&MV Engineering

Private Equity Round in 2024
Founded in 1997, H&MV Engineering is a prominent specialist in high voltage transmission and distribution systems. The company's core expertise lies in the design and construction of substations up to 400kV, serving diverse sectors such as transmission and distribution, renewables, data centers, manufacturing, and pharmaceuticals. With a strong market position, H&MV Engineering operates globally, with a presence in Europe and Asia.

Octopus Energy

Private Equity Round in 2024
Founded in 2015, Octopus Energy develops innovative technology to reduce energy costs, enhance customer experience, and facilitate a cheaper, greener grid. It offers affordable, flexible energy options for businesses in Great Britain.

M-KOPA

Private Equity Round in 2023
M-KOPA offers connected asset financing solutions, combining digital micropayments and IoT connectivity. It provides access to essential products like solar lighting, televisions, fridges, smartphones, and financial services for underbanked customers without requiring credit history or assets.

Mainspring

Series E in 2022
Mainspring Energy, Inc. is a technology company based in Menlo Park, California, that specializes in developing linear generator technology for low carbon, dispatchable energy solutions. Founded in 2010 by three Stanford engineers, the company focuses on creating advanced prototypes that convert fuel into electricity through a unique, low-temperature reaction of air and fuel. This innovative approach allows Mainspring to offer generators that provide affordable, reliable electricity while significantly reducing carbon emissions compared to traditional electric grids. The company's mission is to address climate change and enhance energy accessibility, contributing to the development of net-zero carbon energy systems for the future.

Mainspring

Series E in 2022
Mainspring Energy, Inc. is a technology company based in Menlo Park, California, that specializes in developing linear generator technology for low carbon, dispatchable energy solutions. Founded in 2010 by three Stanford engineers, the company focuses on creating advanced prototypes that convert fuel into electricity through a unique, low-temperature reaction of air and fuel. This innovative approach allows Mainspring to offer generators that provide affordable, reliable electricity while significantly reducing carbon emissions compared to traditional electric grids. The company's mission is to address climate change and enhance energy accessibility, contributing to the development of net-zero carbon energy systems for the future.

EdgeGrid

Seed Round in 2022
EdgeGrid is a Hyderabad-based clean-tech company that operates a power trading platform. This platform connects energy sellers with consumers, businesses, and distribution companies, facilitating the transition to a zero-carbon future. The platform manages last-mile delivery of energy-saving consumer utility bills via network-level optimization, utilizing Internet of Things, artificial intelligence, and industry innovation.
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