Stride Green, a climate-tech focused asset financing and lifecycle management platform, has secured $3.5 million in seed funding to accelerate India’s clean energy transition. The round was led by Micelio Technology Fund, Incubate Fund Asia, and other strategic backers committed to climate innovation.
A Green Leap for Financing
Founded by Ishpreet Gandhi and Vivek Jain, Stride Green provides tech-enabled leasing and financing solutions tailored for emerging sectors such as:
- Electric mobility
- Battery energy storage systems (BESS)
- Renewable energy infrastructure
The startup integrates real-time data analytics, intelligent alerts, and operational insights into its proprietary platform, enhancing asset performance, lifespan, and ROI for clients.
“We’re driven by a clear purpose — to develop scalable, impact-focused solutions for India’s green economy,” said Vivek Jain, Co-founder & CEO.
About the Funding Round
- Amount Raised: $3.5 million
- Lead Investors: Micelio Technology Fund, Incubate Fund Asia
- Purpose:
- Team expansion
- Deepening in-house tech capabilities
- Geographic and vertical scale-up
“Stride Green’s model sits at the intersection of finance, technology, and sustainability,” noted Rajeev Ranka, Partner at Incubate Fund Asia. “They’re building next-gen green financing tools to match the evolving needs of electric mobility and renewable sectors.”
What Sets Stride Green Apart?
- Lifecycle-Based Financing: End-to-end coverage from asset procurement to performance optimization.
- Data-Driven Operations: Built-in analytics to manage risk, enhance uptime, and predict maintenance.
- Impact-Focused Model: Each lease or finance package is tailored for high-impact, climate-positive deployment.
What’s Next?
Stride Green is now gearing up for:
- Geographic Expansion: Extending services to underbanked and underserved clean-tech regions.
- Vertical Diversification: Moving into EV batteries, solar microgrids, and green logistics financing.
- Institutional Collaborations: Partnerships with banks, OEMs, and public utilities to mainstream climate-financing tools.
Founders’ Edge
- Ishpreet Gandhi brings deep fintech and investment experience.
- Vivek Jain brings operational and energy sector expertise.
Together, they are steering Stride Green into a pivotal position in India’s climate finance ecosystem.