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?? Congratulations to Lightrock-backed AMPIN Energy Transition for its recent $50m funding round with Siemens Financial Services! ?? Lightrock partnered with this leading renewable energy transition company in 2020. Its renewable energy assets include solar, wind, and storage, providing green power to Utility and Commercial & Industrial customers in sectors such as pharmaceuticals, automobiles, cement, FMCG, and government bodies. ? AMPIN’s total portfolio is already 5GWp across 22 states throughout the country. Lightrock looks forward to collaborating with Siemens on this journey as AMPIN scales its role in India’s energy transition. ?? For more information on the investment, check out the link in the comments.

???We're very excited to share that Lightrock co-led AMBOSS’s funding round! ?? AMBOSS is a medical learning platform for students and practicing professionals to support efficient patient care. Through its question bank and interactive library, aspiring medics can access the knowledge they need for general study and exam preparation, whilst professionals can use AMBOSS’s evidence-based recommendations to enhance their clinical decisions. Today, more than 1 million healthcare professionals in over 180 countries use AMBOSS to support their duty of care. ?? Lightrock invested alongside M&G plc and KIRKBI A/S. We’re pleased to be investing in AMBOSS alongside existing investors Partech, Wellington Management, Quadrille Capital, and Cherry Ventures, as well as new investors Maj Invest, Burda Principal Investments, and Project A. ?? For more information, check out the Bloomberg article by Arno Schuetze and Christina Kyriasoglou linked in the comments. Lightrock team: Christopher Steinau, Martin Karschkes, Rory Glover, Jorrit de Haan

?? Lightrock’s Head of Fund Finance Alexander Moore has featured in The Drawdown! ?? The article explores the valuations process as an art form, highlighting the creativity and skill involved in presenting a strong justification for the numbers that satisfies both the GP and the auditors. ?? Alex explains the key factors that ensure a robust valuation process, how his work supports the investment committee, and the additional considerations required to appropriately value impact investments. ?? Check out Matthias Pl?tz’s article, linked in the comments.

?? This week, CMR Surgical featured on BBC’s The One Show! ?? The segment covered how Huddersfield Royal Infirmary has dramatically improved its waiting times since introducing new medical technologies, including Versius?, the second-most used soft-tissue surgical robot on the market. Versius? can be used in general surgeries and for range of specialities, such as urology, colorectal, and gynaecology. This has enabled the hospital to operate on 30% more patients, and has helped to bring the number of patients waiting over 12 months for an appointment down from ~4,000 to less than 20 in 3 years. ?? Lightrock partnered with the global medical devices company in 2016. By developing minimally invasive surgical equipment, CMR Surgical seeks to improve the accessibility and affordability of surgical care with both patients and medical staff in mind. ??? For more insights into how CMR Surgical is positively impacting lives, check out the clip linked in the comments.

???? Lightrock and South Pole teamed up last week to support the Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL) Global Forum last week, an important gathering for stakeholders in the energy access ecosystem. ??? Our Managing Partner & CEO Pal Erik Sjatil contributed to the agenda, discussing solutions to energy transition challenges, while Partner Ademidun (Demi) Edosomwan served on a panel of judges for a Shark Tank competition aimed at energy access founders. ?? Alongside our portfolio company South Pole, we also thoroughly enjoyed hosting new friends and colleagues at a special networking reception on the conference’s first day. ?? We want to extend our thanks to the entire SEforALL?production team and leadership for their partnership across this event and their critical work aimed at achieving UN SDG7. ?? Learn more about the forum and its impacts by checking out the link in the comments.?

???Buser Brasil reaches notable milestones and accelerates its brand presence with backing from 4equity - Media Ventures. ? ??? Buser joined the Lightrock portfolio in 2021 and is now the largest intercity mobility company in Brazil, making travel more affordable and sustainable for its 12 million active passengers and across more than 250 cities. ?? Following a strong financial performance in 2024, the company has secured R$30m from 4equity through a “media for equity” investment model, boosting its exposure across TV, influencers, and other media channels. Alongside this growth, Buser is also exploring strategic opportunities to further expand its market presence. Lightrock is pleased to have 4equity onboard supporting Buser’s next phase of growth and congratulates the entire team on the results! ? ?? More details in Bloomberg Línea’s article, linked in the comments. ? ???????????? ???Buser Brasil alcan?ou marcos importantes e acelera a exposi??o da marca com apoio da 4equity - Media Ventures ? ??? A Buser, que entrou para o portfólio da Lightrock em 2021, é hoje a maior empresa de mobilidade intermunicipal do Brasil, tornando as viagens mais acessíveis e sustentáveis para seus 12 milh?es de passageiros ativos em mais de 250 cidades. ?? Após um forte desempenho financeiro em 2024, a empresa garantiu um investimento de R$ 30 milh?es da 4equity, por meio do modelo "media for equity", ampliando sua exposi??o em TV, influenciadores e outros canais de mídia. A Lightrock está entusiasmada com a parceria com a 4equity, que apoiará a próxima fase de crescimento da Buser, e parabeniza toda a equipe pelos resultados! ? ?? Mais detalhes no artigo da Bloomberg Línea, linkado nos comentários.

???? Reminder: next week, Lightrock will be in Barbados for Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL)’s Global Forum. ??? Lightrock’s Managing Partner and CEO Pal Erik Sjatil will be a panellist for the discussion on ‘Powering Industrialisation – Unlocking Finance for Energy Transition Technology Value Chains’. Partner and Head of Energy Access Ademidun (Demi) Edosomwan will be a judge for SEforALL’s Shark Tank Competition, while Hanaan Marwah and Alex Njoroge Muchoki will be attending the forum. ?Lightrock is sponsoring the Bridgetown-based event, in partnership with our portfolio company South Pole, to support the sustainable energy movement. South Pole’s CEO Dr. Daniel Klier will discuss unlocking climate finance and ensuring market integrity in the session 'Transforming Carbon Markets with Global Collaboration and Nigeria’s CMAP Rollout.' ?? If you’d like to learn more about Lightrock, reach out to our team via LinkedIn DM. For more info on the forum, check out the link in the comments.

?? In case you missed it, Lightrock led Azos’s Series B funding round! ? ??? Azos is an insurtech that uses proprietary AI tools to offer life insurance solutions without medical exams or reports. In the words of Managing Partner & Head of LatAm Marcos Wilson Pereira, CFA: “Azos stood out to us for its ability to eliminate the bureaucracy associated with purchasing life insurance, delivering excellent products to customers while simplifying the process for brokers and investment firms.” ? ?? We’re pleased to invest in Azos alongside existing investors KASZEK, Prosus Ventures, Munich Re Ventures, and MAYA CAPITAL, and others. Congratulations to Rafael Cló, Renato Farias, and Bernardo Correa Ribeiro, and the rest of the Azos team – we are excited to be a part of the company’s journey. ? ?? For more information, check out Azos’s website - linked in the comments. ? Lightrock team: Marcos Wilson Pereira, CFA, Ahmad El Jurdi, Guilherme Cardoso, Rafael Alves

??We’re extremely pleased to welcome Samir Abhyankar to Lightrock as Partner & Head of India!? ? ???? With over 25 years of experience in global investing, Samir’s focus will be on scaling up Lightrock’s operations in India into a strategic hub for both regional capital deployment and value creation.? ? ?? Samir joins us from British International Investment, where he led the Financial Services Group and headed Direct Private Equity. He has held senior positions at TPG, Satya Capital, and Citi Venture Capital International, after starting his career at The World Bank.? ? ?? For more information on Samir’s arrival and Lightrock’s plans in India, check out our press release in the comments.?

???? Lightrock is partnering with its portfolio company South Pole to sponsor Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL)’s Global Forum in Bridgetown, Barbados from Wednesday 12th to Thursday 13th March! ? ?? Lightrock’s Managing Partner and CEO Pal Erik Sjatil and Partner and Head of Energy Access Ademidun (Demi) Edosomwan will be speaking at the event, with Alex N. in attendance. The forum is bringing together those championing the sustainable energy movement for the sixth year, with the Government of Barbados as co-hosts. ?? The gathering will focus on catalysing the actions and investment needed for countries to achieve their energy access, climate, and development goals. ?? For more information on the event, check out the link in the comments.