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River Mobility Raises $120 Million, Plots Manufacturing Expansion

  • On Wednesday, electric vehicle startup River Mobility announced it raised $120 million to expand its product portfolio and build a new manufacturing facility to capitalize on growing EV demand.
  • Rising fuel prices from the Middle East war and increasing consumer demand for cleaner transport have bolstered India's electric vehicle market this year, driving rapid sector growth.
  • The new plant will increase monthly production capacity to 80,000 scooters, compared with 10,000 at the existing Karnataka facility, CEO Aravind Mani told Reuters.
  • Elev8 Venture Partners and Claypond Capital led the round, contributing over 85% of equity and debt, while existing investors including Yamaha Motor, Al-Futtaim Group, and Mitsui also participated.
  • River Mobility plans to launch a second premium utility scooter by mid-2027 and develop a third model while competing with heavyweights like Ather, TVS Motor, and Bajaj Auto.
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Live Mint broke the news in New Delhi, India on Wednesday, August 5, 2026.
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