Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas Assists SolarSquare in Securing $53 Million Series C Funding

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Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas Assists SolarSquare in Securing $53 Million Series C Funding

SolarSquare Energy Private Limited, an innovator in residential solar solutions, has successfully secured $53 million (approximately ₹508 crore) through a Series C funding round. The investment was spearheaded by B Capital, with significant contributions from existing investors including Lightspeed, Lowercarbon Capital, Good Capital, Zerodha, and Better Capital.

The legal aspects of this high-stakes transaction were expertly managed by Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co. The firm provided comprehensive legal counsel to SolarSquare, overseeing the drafting, negotiation, and finalization of key agreements such as the share subscription agreement, shareholders’ agreement, share purchase agreements, and founders’ employment agreements. Additionally, they prepared other essential transaction documents and conducted a thorough vendor legal due diligence.

The transaction was led by Manish Gupta, a respected partner at Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas, alongside a dedicated team comprising Rashi Singh (Principal Associate), Vivek Tiwari (Senior Associate), and Adarsh Mishra (Associate). Supporting them were associates Mannshree Sikchi, Ananya Vajpayee, Pratham Bagani, and Anjali Banerjee, all of whom played a critical role in the due diligence process.

About SolarSquare

SolarSquare stands as a prominent full-stack residential solar platform in India, specializing in the design, installation, and maintenance of rooftop solar systems for homes, housing societies, and businesses. The company boasts an impressive track record, having installed over 150 MW of solar capacity across 29 cities in nine states, effectively powering close to 50,000 homes and approximately 400 housing societies. The company has also provided rooftop solar solutions for numerous leading enterprises.

With the newly acquired funds, SolarSquare aims to broaden its reach into new urban areas and enhance its technological infrastructure, reinforcing its position as a leader in the solar energy sector.

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