Tag: Ola Futurefactory

Ola Electric raises over $200Mn at $3Bn Valuation

Ola Electric, India’s EV manufacturer, has announced that it has raised over US$200 million led by Falcon Edge, Softbank and others, at a valuation of US$3 billion. A statement said, “Ola will accelerate development of other vehicle platforms including electric motorbike, mass market scooter and its electric car. The announcement will further strengthen Ola’s “Mission…

Ola Electric raises US$100 million long term debt

Ola Electric and Bank of Baroda have signed a long-term debt financing agreement in Indian EV industry. This 10-year debt of US$100 million is towards the funding and financial closure of the Phase 1 of the Ola Futurefactory, Ola’s global manufacturing hub for its electric two-wheelers. Ola had earlier announced last December that it will…

Ola Electric appoints N Balachandar as CHRO

Ola Electric has hired N Balachandar as Chief Human Resources Officer. In his new role, Balachandar will accelerate Ola Electric’s journey to become a world-class talent organisation, with a focus on people and culture globally. Balachandar (or Bala) is a 33-year industry HR veteran, and brings global experience to the company, having worked across India,…