Solar Square

Solar Square

Provider of solar services to residential & commercial needs

Founded

2015

Headquarters

Mumbai (India)

Status

Series B

Company Details

Website

Socials

Email

Phone

+91-9830003000

Solar Square Energy Private Limited, often referred to as SolarSquare, is an Indian company focused on providing rooftop solar solutions for residential and commercial properties. Here's a detailed overview:

Company Overview:

  • Establishment and Vision: SolarSquare was founded in 2015 by Shreya Mishra, Neeraj Jain, and Nikhil Nahar, a team of engineers from IIT Bombay. Their vision is to make clean energy affordable and accessible in India.

  • Mission: The company aims to disrupt the distributed solar generation industry and drive the "Har Ghar Solar" mission, one rooftop at a time.

  • Services: SolarSquare specializes in rooftop solar system installation for homes, housing societies, and businesses. They offer end-to-end services, including rooftop inspection, installation, and post-installation care.

  • Customer Base: They serve both residential customers and Fortune 500 companies. SolarSquare has gained the trust of over 7000 homeowners.

  • Key Differentiators: SolarSquare distinguishes itself through modular and prefabricated installation designs, which they claim allows them to complete installations in approximately 8 hours, significantly faster than the industry standard of 3-5 days. They also emphasize customer service, transparency, financing options, and after-sales service.

  • UL Certified: SolarSquare is India’s only UL-certified solar company.

Personnel:

  • Founding Team:

    • Shreya Mishra (CEO of Residential Solar): Previously founded Flyrobe, an apparel rental platform, and holds an engineering degree from IIT-Bombay.

    • Neeraj Jain (Director-Strategy): Formerly worked in private equity and M&A at Deutsche Bank and holds an Electrical Engineering degree from IIT-Bombay.

    • Nikhil Nahar (Director-Technical): Has held engineering and managerial roles at Panasonic, Tech Mahindra, and CanvasM technologies.

Benefits of Solar Rooftop Systems (as promoted by SolarSquare):

  • Reduced carbon footprint.

  • Potential savings of ₹2000 or more on monthly electricity bills.

In summary, SolarSquare is a significant player in India's rooftop solar installation market, known for its customer-centric approach, rapid installation times, and commitment to expanding access to clean energy

Key People

Akshat Jalan

Neeraj Jain

Nikhil Nahar

Shreya Mishra

Key Metrics

Total Equity Funding

$61.1Million

No. of Funding Rounds

4

Latest Funding Round

$40.0Million, Series B

as of December 12, 2024

Post Money Valuation

$216Million

as of N/A

Funding Multiple

1.34

as of N/A

Investors

Elevation Capital

and 4 more

Employee Count

891

Similar Companies

Metafin

Exit Details

-

All Funding Rounds

DateRound NameAmountValuationRevenueRevenue Multiple
Investors
December 12, 2024Series B$40.0Million$216.0MillionLightspeed Venture Partners, Lightrock, Elevation Capital, Lowercarbon Capital, Gruhas ,Rainmatter, Energy Access Acceleration, Zerodha
October 10, 2023Series A$4.5Million$81.4Million$18.2MillionRainmatter, Gruhas, Lowercarbon Capital, Good Capital, Climate Angels, Elevation Capital, Better Capital, GoMassive, Stride Ventures ,Zerodha
July 26, 2022Series A$12.5Million$45.9Million$11.8Million Elevation Capital, Lowercarbon Capital, Good Capital, Rainmatter, Better Capital ,Zerodha
September 23, 2021Seed$4.0Million$17.6Million$11.3MillionGood Capital, Lowercarbon Capital, GoMassive, Better Capital, Symphony Asia Holdings , Wynton Holdings, Massive Consulting, Z-axis Management Consultants and Strategic Advisors, Zerodha, Rainmatter

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