Dhoni invests in Pune e-cycle maker EMotorad

Pune-based e-cycle startup EMotorad announced a partnership with former Indian cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni, who has invested in the company and will serve as brand endorser.A media statement quoted Dhoni saying, “The future is in our hands. We are in an era where innovation plays a huge role in shaping sustainable solutions, and I’m a fan of new-age companies that build these. EMotorad stands at the forefront of shaping the future of mobility, and I am thrilled to be a part of this journey!”Founded in 2020 by Rajib Gangopadhyay, Kunal Gupta, Aditya Oza, and Sumedh Battewar, EMotorad manufactures e-cycles for adventure seekers, daily commuters, and casual riders. It also exports worldwide, customising the e-cycles to meet country-specific regulations.Gupta, co-founder and CEO of EMotorad, said, “Dhoni perfectly embodies the core values of EMotorad: someone with passion, authenticity, and, most importantly, the love for bikes, cars, and now our e-cycles. We started EMotorad with a simple mission: to optimise the world of mobility and create fun moments for people and the planet — and who better than MS Dhoni to represent this.”In November 2023, EMotorad secured ₹164 crore funding in a Series B round led by Panthera Growth PartnersWith operations across eight countries, EMotorad has a network of over 350 dealers and 10 experience centres in India, apart from a digital presence.

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