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November 26, 2025

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11.5x Fund-I Return Validates India’s Mobility Thesis
Partial exit from Rapido delivers one of India’s strongest ever early-stage fund returns. Fund I success powers Fund III to fuel mission to accelerate India’s EV transition.
November 26, 2025

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DRIVEN Episode 1 ft. Prashant Kumar: India's EV Future, Building Zingbus & $10M Funding Secrets
In the inaugural episode of DRIVEN, AdvantEdge Founder Kunal Khattar rides with Zingbus Co-Founder Prashant Kumar to discuss the future of EV mobility in India, how to scale a startup, and the secrets behind their $10M funding.
November 11, 2025

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Why AdvantEdge is Backing Bike Taxis and Delivery Scooters, Not Private Electric Cars: Founder Kunal Khattar Explains
The fund has backed nearly 30 mobility companies to date, including the prominent Rapido bike taxi service.
October 24, 2025

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Forbes India: India takes the lead among 100 Asia-Pacific Startups To Watch Out For
While, at 18, India has the most number of companies on the list, the startup ecosystem is still a work in progress
September 24, 2025

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The Morning Context: The intercity bus bet by Indian startups is having its moment
Gone are the days of ramshackle buses and spotty schedules. Startups now offer a viable alternative to rail and air travel. But the real test lies ahead as they are only getting started.
September 10, 2025

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Driving the Future: AdvantEdge & AWS Session on AI for Revolutionizing Mobility
AdvantEdge Founders and AWS co-presented a session on 'Harnessing AI for Revolutionizing Mobility' in Bengaluru on Sept 10, 2025. Key insights on AI use cases for internal and customer-facing mobility were discussed.
September 9, 2025

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GrowthCast by Shashank ft. Kunal Khattar: Why EV is the Future in India?
We explore the evolving landscape of electric mobility (EVs) in India with three remarkable guests: Kunal from AdvantEdge Founders, Prashant from Zingbus, Anubhav from Baaz
August 4, 2025

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GrowthCast by Shashank ft. Kunal Khattar - Why You Should Seriously Consider Buying an EV in 2025
August 3, 2025

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GrowthCast by Shashank ft. Kunal Khattar: EVs vs Petrol Explained
In this episode of Growthcast, host Shashank Srivastava sits down with industry veteran and leading EV investor Kunal Khattar. They discuss key differences between EVs and petrol vehicles, the current landscape of the EV industry, and projections for its future growth in India.
July 25, 2025

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Forbes India: Ola, Uber, Rapido: How cab aggregators are responding to subscription vs commission model
Embracing the subscription model for drivers, first started by Namma Yatri, Rapido has thrown down the gauntlet to Uber and Ola. How is that shaking up the app-based ride-hailing ecosystem?
July 20, 2025

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TechCrunch: Tesla loses its charm for India’s loyalists — even as Musk finally delivers
Kunal Khattar agrees Tesla has lost “a little bit of its shine” due to several factors — including Musk’s political involvement, his alignment with Trump, and the public fallout that followed.
July 17, 2025

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Why I wrote the first cheque for Rapido
July 8, 2025

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The Core Report: Rare Earth Crisis - Can India Build EVs Without China’s Critical Magnets?
On Episode 626 of The Core Report, AdvantEdge Founder Kunal Khattar weighs in on an uncertain path toward medium-term solutions to secure the EV supply chain.
June 30, 2025

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JarXchange ft. Kunal Khattar: Will Karnataka's Bike Taxi Ban Lead to 6 Lakh+ Job Losses?
June 30, 2025

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India Tech Report: Ending the ICE age - Kunal Khattar on the trillion dollar opportunity in India
June 28, 2025

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GrowthCast by Shashank ft. Kunal Khattar - How Indian Startups Really Get Funded
June 20, 2025

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Forbes: From Zepto to Razorpay and more - Do Indian startups have what it takes to become global tech giants?
May 31, 2025

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Outlook Business: India’s Green Commute Slows Down as EV Cabs Lose Spark
May 28, 2025

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Navigating US Tariffs: Key Takeaways from the AdvantEdge Breakfast Roundtable
AdvantEdge Founders hosted a roundtable on May 28, 2025, debating if 'The Trump Effect' is a Shock or Spark for Indian EVs. Key discussions covered US tariffs, localizing EV supply chains, and future M&A opportunities in the Indian mobility ecosystem.
May 24, 2025

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Will Delhi’s ambitious plan to electrify its vehicle fleet work?
May 4, 2025

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ThePrint: Has India lost the EV race? Sales figures say so
May 4, 2025

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The EV Journey Through Rural Lens
April 25, 2025

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Inc42: Do Indian EV Startups Stand A Chance Against The Legacy Players?
April 21, 2025

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The Core Report #561 ft. Kunal Khattar - Markets See Best Weekly Run In Four Years
April 19, 2025

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The Real Bottleneck In EV Adoption
April 18, 2025

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Inc42: Rapido At 10 - The Ride To The INR 1,000 Cr Club
April 13, 2025

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ThePrint: Delhi’s EV policy is too ambitious. CNG autos, commercial vehicles will take massive hit
March 29, 2025

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The Sanskar Show #177 ft. Kunal Khattar
March 23, 2025

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YourStory: Inside India’s new EV manufacturing policy of reduced tariffs and global players
February 11, 2025

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The Truth About EV Sales and Why the Future is Still Electric!
An in-depth look at electric vehicle sales data across key geographies to understand where we stand in the EV transition journey.
February 4, 2025

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YourStory: Union Budget 2025 Reaction - LinkedIn Live
January 7, 2025

Announcements

Announcing Our Investment in Moonrider
Smart, heavy duty electric tractors for farmers in developing countries
December 27, 2024

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Events

EV Financing & Building Unicorns: Insights from AdvantEdge Breakfast Roundtable
Highlights from the AdvantEdge Breakfast Roundtable (Dec 2024) on EV financing and the challenges of building unicorns. Founders and investors share insights on scaling EV businesses in India.
November 6, 2024

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AdvantEdge Founders Annual Mixer 2024: EV Leaders Debate Fast Charging and Battery Swapping
Highlights from AdvantEdge Founders Annual Mixer 2024 — industry leaders debate fast charging vs battery swapping and share insights on the future of EV adoption in India.
October 15, 2024

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Watt's the Efficiency? Powering India’s Electric Cars!
Given India's obsession with fuel efficiency, making electric vehicles efficient is not just a technical necessity, but a cultural imperative.
September 20, 2024

Announcements

Announcing Our Investment in Zeno
Electric mobility solution for bike taxi riders in emerging markets
September 5, 2024

Essays

Fleet electrification needs to lead India’s EV push
An electric fleet will not only make the business sustainable for logistics and shared mobility companies, but it will also lead to higher overall profitability.
July 23, 2024

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Can we charge up our domestic EV manufacturing?
We have ridden the electric dream past the petrol pumps, but import dependence remains a big speed bump.
July 12, 2024

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Batteries x AI
May 31, 2024

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Announcing our Investment in Electrifi
April 17, 2024

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Announcing Our Investment in Ambak
Full stack lending marketplace for real estate agents in India
December 4, 2023

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Announcing Our Investment In Pulse Energy
October 31, 2023

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Announcing Our Investment in Wootz.work
Export focused B2B platform for light engineering goods from India
October 19, 2023

Announcements

Announcing Our Investment in Intoglo
A technology first cross border logistics platform
October 8, 2023

Essays

Inc42: Electrifying Inter-City Mobility
October 4, 2023

Essays

YourStory: The right way to foster the Indian EV ecosystem
September 29, 2023

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The CapTable: Exponent, Sheru, Baaz Bikes all set to close funding rounds
September 20, 2023

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Forbes: Innovations will make EVs cheaper than ICE Vehicles
September 13, 2023

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IVCA: Transition from ICE to EV ~$1 Trillion Investment Opportunity
September 8, 2023

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Forbes India Startup Fridays: Kunal Khattar on how the best is yet to come in India's EV sector
July 30, 2023

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FAME II
June 13, 2023

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Times of India: Storage the next energy revolution
May 26, 2023

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Acko Drive: Honouring A Legend By Awarding A Rising Star
May 11, 2023

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Inc42: How Investing In Asset-Light Startups Can Be A Game Changer
May 8, 2023

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Inc42: VC Firm AdvantEdge To Take Bet On Mobility Solution Startups With Its $100 Mn Fund
May 8, 2023
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YourStory: Rapido-backer AdvantEdge unveils $100m Fund III to take bets on e-mobility
May 3, 2023

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AdvantEdge Mobility Podcast: EV Financing in 2023
April 14, 2023

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VCCircle: VC Firm AdvantEdge To Take Bet On Mobility Solution Startups With Its $100 Mn Fund
April 9, 2023

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Inc42: How Lithium Deposits Can Build India’s Electric Vehicle Stack
November 5, 2022

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SusTalk #36 - Ridhish Talwar (Partner) and Kunal Khattar (Founding Partner) of AdvantEdge
July 20, 2022

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Announcing Our Investment In ByteBeam
1-stop cloud backend for IoT applications
December 8, 2021

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Will Battery Swapping Models For EVs Succeed in India?
October 22, 2021

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Announcing Our Investment In Grip Invest
An alternative fixed-income investment platform
September 20, 2021

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Announcing Our Investment in Skylark
July 1, 2021

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Announcing Our Investment in TyrePlex
A technology led platform solving problems for multi-brand tyre dealers.
April 8, 2021

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Has Indian Electric Vehicle Policy Failed to Deliver and What is the Way Forward for EV Policy in India?
March 17, 2021

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How Car Dealerships Will Evolve in India?
March 1, 2021

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AdvantEdge Mobility Podcast: Tesla is Entering India
February 18, 2021

Podcasts

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The AdvantEdge Mobility Podcast: Intro
December 22, 2020

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Insights into the Electric Vehicle Market and Emerging OEM Landscape in India
December 17, 2020

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Where are the Opportunities in the Indian EV Ecosystem?
November 22, 2020

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Auto Industry Recovery Continues Post Covid Lockdown in August 2020
November 14, 2020

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Why Electric Vehicles Make Sense for India
November 5, 2020

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Indian Auto OEMs Clock Strong Volumes in October 2020
October 22, 2020

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Is the Indian Auto Industry Back on a Growth Trajectory?
July 27, 2020

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The Renaissance of Mobile Game Publishing in India
July 14, 2020

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The COVID-19 Shared Mobility Recovery Plan
July 7, 2020

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Faster than Expected Recovery Seen in June Auto OEM Dispatch Numbers
June 2020 Automotive OEM sales data reinforces some trends witnessed in May figures, but also throws up some new insights including challenges emerging around inventory levels in the system
June 29, 2020

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Is India Ready for Electrification of 2Ws for Last Mile Deliveries?
The Covid-19 pandemic could provide the trigger for large scale adoption of electric two-wheelers in B2B use cases such as last mile delivery where unit economics warrant a transition from ICE vehicles
June 4, 2020

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Auto OEMs Status Check as Lockdowns Ease across India
Automotive industry has reported May dispatch numbers with some interesting trends visible from early data including some segments seeing faster recovery than others
May 31, 2020

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Inc42: Impact of Covid-19 on the Auto Value Chain in India
Immediate short-term, medium-term and long-term impact of the coronavirus crisis, as well as changes and opportunities for the upstream and downstream auto and mobility ecosystems in India
February 27, 2020

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Announcing Our Investment in Zingbus
A full stack technology enabled fleet of intercity buses offering standardised experience at an affordable price.
February 19, 2020

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Announcing Our Investment in ElecTorq
An intelligent e-scooter design company building for India.
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