Ultraviolette raises $85M to scale electric motorcycles and global expansion

Bengaluru-based electric motorcycle maker Ultraviolette Automotive has raised $85 million in a round led by Yali Capital and TDK Ventures. The company plans to expand production, develop EV platforms and invest ₹1,000 crore in manufacturing across Karnataka and Tamil Nadu.

— Source publishedWed, 23 Sept, 2026, 12:00 IST·First seen Wed, 23 Sept, 2026, 12:05 IST·Source Mint · Companies

What happened

Ultraviolette Automotive · Bengaluru electric motorcycle maker Ultraviolette raised $85 million led by Yali Capital and TDK Ventures to scale production,

Key facts

  • $85 million
  • approximately ₹807 crore
  • ₹1,000 crore
  • 20 European countries
  • FY26 revenue: ₹130 crore

Why this matters

Ultraviolette’s $85M raise and planned ₹1,000 crore manufacturing buildout signal greater production capacity and international availability for premium electric motorcycles.

What to watch

  • Quarterly delivery growth, production utilization and order-backlog disclosure.
  • Announcement of plant locations, commissioning dates, annual capacity targets and state incentives tied to the ₹1,000 crore investment.
  • New model launches, pricing moves and evidence of a broader platform beyond the F77 line.
  • Number of operational retail experience centers, dealers and service points versus delivery growth.
  • Export certification, distributor agreements and first overseas-market deliveries.

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