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·  Stride Green raises $3.5M in seed funding to power green asset financing and tech innovation.

·  Backed by Micelio Technology Fund, Incubate Fund Asia, and others aligned with climate-tech goals.

·  Plans geographic expansion and deeper penetration into clean energy verticals like EVs, battery storage, and renewables.

Climate-tech company Stride Green has raised $3.5 million in a seed funding round arranged by Micelio Technology Fund, Incubate Fund Asia, and other strategic investors. The funds will be used to drive the expansion plans of the company, including staffing and the upgrading of its tech-powered asset financing and lifecycle management platform.

Started by Ishpreet Gandhi and Vivek Jain, Stride Green is developing a tech-enabled leasing and financing platform targeting India's fast-expanding clean energy segments such as electric mobility, battery storage, and renewable energy. Integrating sectoral expertise and real-time data analytics, smart alerts, and operating insights, the company aims to maximize asset performance and longevity.

“Our mission at Stride Green is to support the clean energy transition with smart, scalable financing solutions,” said Vivek Jain, Co-founder and CEO. “With the backing of aligned partners like Micelio and Incubate, we’re building tailored, impact-driven tools to support India’s green economy.”

The platform is designed to meet the evolving needs of climate-tech businesses and financial institutions alike, offering end-to-end leasing, financing, and asset lifecycle management.

Rajeev Ranka, Partner at Incubate Fund Asia, commented, “Stride Green is uniquely positioned to redefine green financing in India. We’re thrilled to support Ishpreet and Vivek in building scalable, future-ready solutions for the sustainable energy landscape.”

With this infusion of capital, Stride Green plans to expand geographically, strengthen its technological backbone, and foray into emerging climate-tech verticals, reinforcing its role as a catalyst in India’s clean energy transition.