Bengaluru-based electric performance motorcycle manufacturer Ultraviolette has secured $21 million in a strategic funding round led by TDK Ventures, the corporate venture capital arm of Japan’s TDK Corporation. This investment, announced in August 2025, marks a pivotal step in Ultraviolette’s mission to develop and scale globally competitive performance-oriented electric vehicles.
Strategic Funding for Global Expansion
TDK Ventures now joins Ultraviolette’s distinguished group of institutional investors, which includes Qualcomm Ventures, Zoho Corporation, Lingotto (formerly Exor Capital), and TVS Motor Company. The fresh capital injection will be strategically utilized to:
- Scale Manufacturing: Enhance production capabilities for its electric motorcycles.
- Accelerate R&D: Advance research and development in cutting-edge battery platforms and intelligent vehicle systems.
- Expand Distribution: Grow its retail footprint from 20 to over 100 cities across India, and strengthen its presence in global markets such as Europe (currently in 10 countries), Latin America, and Southeast Asia.
Narayan Subramaniam, CEO and Co-founder of Ultraviolette, emphasized that the partnership with TDK Ventures will “fast forward” the company’s efforts in creating globally relevant and aspirational electric vehicles. This collaboration is particularly significant given TDK Ventures’ focus on empowering visionary companies in sustainable energy and mobility.
Market Impact and Product Portfolio
Ultraviolette is known for its flagship F77 electric motorcycle, which has set new benchmarks in performance, safety, and technology, establishing itself as one of the world’s most advanced electric two-wheelers. The company’s products, including the F77 MACH 2 and F77 SuperStreet models, have garnered industry awards, and upcoming models like the Tesseract scooter and Shockwave light motorcycle have already secured over 70,000 paid bookings worth more than $120 million. Ultraviolette’s proprietary software platform powers both its electric motorcycles and scooters, targeting India’s massive 20 million-unit two-wheeler market.
This investment underscores TDK Ventures’ commitment to supporting disruptive startups in the sustainable transportation sector and positions Ultraviolette at the forefront of India’s burgeoning electric two-wheeler revolution and its global expansion.
