Aloe E-Cell
Eco-friendly, biodegradable batteries from aloe vera.
| Date | Investors | Amount | Round |
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| - | investor | €0.0 | round |
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* | $229k | Debt | |
| Total Funding | 000k | ||
Aloe E-Cell Pvt. Ltd. is a clean-technology company that has developed the world's first 100% biodegradable and non-hazardous battery using aloe vera. Founded in 2018 by engineering graduates Nimisha Varma and Naveen Suman, the startup was born from a concern for the environmental impact of electronic waste, particularly the contamination caused by improperly disposed dry cell batteries. A single conventional battery can pollute thousands of liters of water.
The company manufactures 1.5V AA and AAA size batteries where toxic chemicals are replaced with a herbal electrolyte derived from the aloe vera plant. This approach avoids the use of hazardous heavy metals like mercury, lead, and cadmium. The resulting product is not only eco-friendly but also claims to last up to 1.5 times longer and cost 10% less than conventional dry cells. Upon disposal, the battery biodegrades and can act as a nutrient-rich fertilizer, contributing to soil restoration.
Headquartered in Lucknow, India, with manufacturing planned for Bundi, Rajasthan, Aloe E-Cell operates within a circular economy model named 'Make, Track, Recycle'. This system includes establishing a collection and recycling infrastructure for used batteries, aiming to reduce pollution and the economic burden of importing raw materials for battery production. The woman-led startup, spearheaded by Nimisha Varma, has received support from the Indian government's Technology Development Board (TDB) with a significant soft loan to aid in the commercialization of its products. The company has already started distributing its batteries in several Indian states and plans to expand its market presence.
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