Repositioning a Cleantech Brand for Investor/Market Alignment

Redefined brand strategy and communication for a cleantech startup backed by Anicut Capital - aligning brand positioning, investor messaging, customer perception, and internal identity.

Brand Consulting
Industry:

Cleantech & Green Energy

Category:

EV | Technology | FinTech | Startup

Challenge
  • The firm had pivoted its business model but continued facing perception gaps among investors, employees, and end-users.
  • Product adoption stagnated due to unclear positioning and complex communication.
  • End-user was unable to understand the complexity of the product due to their limited literacy backgrounds.
Approach
  • Conducted stakeholder interviews and brand workshops with CXOs to uncover key perception gaps.
  • Mapped and analysed target cohorts across sales, vendor, partner, and investor groups to identify unique messaging needs.
  • Executed on-ground primary market surveys to capture customer sentiment and behavioural drivers.
  • Simplified complex technical narratives into accessible communication themes for broader understanding.
  • Collaborated with leadership to align brand positioning and define communication priorities across customer and investor touchpoints.
Solution
  • Developed a unified brand positioning and messaging framework aligning business vision with market perception.
  • Designed an integrated communication strategy for both internal teams and external stakeholders.
  • Created a founder-led thought leadership and media roadmap to strengthen visibility and investor confidence.
  • Delivered restructured customer and investor communication assets that reflected the refreshed positioning.
Impact
  • Strengthened stakeholder and investor alignment through unified messaging.
  • Increased brand visibility and digital engagement across key platforms.
  • Improved clarity of communication for end users, accelerating adoption.
  • Established the brand as a credible player in the EV and cleantech ecosystem.
Key Learnings
  • Internal alignment is the foundation of every successful brand transformation.
  • Simplifying complex technical offerings builds clarity and trust among diverse stakeholders.
  • Founder-led communication enhances credibility during business pivots.
  • Evolving brand strategy in sync with business direction ensures long-term relevance and impact.
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