Sustainable investment platform SustVest has successfully raised $1.7 million in its pre-Series A funding round, a mix of equity and debt. The round was led by Inflection Point Ventures and Antler, with participation from WEH Ventures, Venture Catalysts, Soonicorn Ventures, FAAD Network, and other investors.
The fresh capital will be utilized to drive key growth initiatives, including acquiring new solar projects, scaling marketing efforts with the launch of its regulated platform, strengthening operational infrastructure, and covering legal expenses.
Founded by Hardik Bhatia and Devansh Shah, SustVest focuses on providing sustainable investment opportunities in renewable energy. The platform has achieved significant milestones, including over ₹43 crore in Assets Under Management (AUM), 9.3 MW of solar installations, the distribution of over ₹5.7 crore in energy income, and saving more than 94 lakh kg of carbon emissions.
SustVest offers investors fixed-income opportunities with a positive environmental impact while helping commercial and industrial (C&I) consumers access zero-cost solar projects at tariffs up to 50% lower than conventional options.
Its client portfolio includes prominent names such as Lodha Group, Hitachi, Mahle Group, Subros Ltd, and public sector organizations like CISF, NSG, and CRPF. SustVest’s innovative model bridges the gap between sustainable investments and affordable renewable energy solutions, reinforcing its mission to create a greener future.