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Captain Fresh turns profitable in FY25; GMV jumps 2.5X

EntrackrEntrackr · 2m ago
Captain Fresh turns profitable in FY25; GMV jumps 2.5X
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Captain Fresh, a seafood and animal protein supply chain startup, has posted a profit within five years of operations and has become one of the fastest-growing startups in its space. The Bengaluru-based firm has also posted over 2X scale in FY25, backed by strong growth in international markets, particularly the United States. The company’s gross revenue (GMV) surged 2.5X to Rs 3,421 crore in FY25 from Rs 1,395 crore in FY24, according to its consolidated financial statements filed with the Registrar of Companies (RoC). Founded in 2020, Captain Fresh operates as a tech-driven, vertically integrated platform that controls the entire seafood value chain from procurement to distribution without owning capital-intensive assets. Captain Fresh generates a major share of its revenue from export markets. The USA contributed over 71% to the operating revenue, growing more than 5.6X to Rs 2,416 crore in FY25 from Rs 362 crore in FY24. India’s contribution, however, declined by 49% to Rs 340 crore, while new markets like Poland (Rs 239 crore) and France (Rs 181 crore) also made significant contributions. Other key geographies included Italy (Rs 50 crore), the UAE (Rs 48 crore), and Spain (Rs 31 crore). The surge in gross revenue stems largely from its acquisition spree. Captain Fresh picked up CenSea in February 2024 and added Ocean Garden to its portfolio this February. Overall, the company has a total of 10 subsidiaries and a joint venture across the United States, Norway, France, Spain, Indonesia, Poland, and the Netherlands. The company’s largest expense, cost of materials, accounted for over 82% of total expenditure, which increased 2X to Rs 2,846 crore in FY25 from Rs 1,311 crore in FY24. Employee benefit expenses more than doubled to Rs 195 crore, while freight and forwarding charges shot up 2.7X to Rs 102 crore. Finance costs grew sharply to Rs 94 crore in FY25. Legal and professional fees remained largely flat at Rs 44 crore, and other expenses stood at Rs 173 crore. Overall, in the line of scale, Captain Fresh’s total costs doubled to Rs 3,454 crore in FY25 from Rs 1,648 crore a year earlier. With over 2X revenue surge, the company turned profitable and posted a net profit of Rs 42 crore against a loss of Rs 229 crore in FY24 (It's worth noting that Rs 68 crore were credited in terms of deferred tax, which helped the company to be in green). The company’s ROCE and EBITDA margin stood at 4.05% and 2.12% respectively. On a unit level, Captain Fresh spent Re 1.01 to earn a rupee of operating revenue, improving from Rs 1.18 in FY24. The firm’s current assets were valued at Rs 1,858 crore, while capital employed rose to Rs 1,358 crore. The company maintained cash and bank balances of Rs 88 crore at the end of FY25. According to the startup data intelligence platform TheKredible, Captain Fresh has raised over $200 million to date, including a $30 million pre-IPO round in January this year from Prosus, Accel, Tiger Global, and others. Matrix Partners, Accel, Tiger Global, Ankur Capital, and Prosus are some notable investors for Captain Fresh. Captain Fresh is set to raise Rs 1,700 crore (about $200 million) through a fresh issue of shares as part of its upcoming initial public offering (IPO). The Tiger Global-backed company is reportedly eyeing a total issue size of $350-400 million, including an offer for sale (OFS).

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Captain Fresh withdraws DRHP, to refile after acquisition closure

EntrackrEntrackr · 1m ago
Captain Fresh withdraws DRHP, to refile after acquisition closure
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Global packaged seafood company Captain Fresh has withdrawn its draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) filed with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), according to information published by the markets regulator. The Bengaluru-based company was planning to raise Rs 1,700 crore through a fresh issue as part of its initial public offering (IPO). Ahead of the listing, Captain Fresh had secured Rs 250 crore in pre-IPO funding led by existing investors Prosus Ventures, Accel, and Tiger Global, with participation from the family office of Swiggy cofounder Sriharsha Majety, India Equity Partners chairman Sid Khanna, and the late Sunjay Kapur of Sona Comstar, among others. Confirming the development, Captain Fresh said it has voluntarily withdrawn its pre-DRHP to facilitate the expedited closure of a contemplated material acquisition. The company added that it has secured all necessary regulatory approvals for the transaction and is currently executing final deal-related activities, which are expected to significantly enhance its global market position. Despite the withdrawal, Captain Fresh clarified that its original IPO roadmap remains unimpacted. The company said it remains committed to its listing timelines and will proceed with a fresh filing once the transaction is closed. It also highlighted its improving financial performance, noting that the Captain Fresh group has substantially surpassed its previous full-year EBITDA and profit after tax in the first six months of FY26, reflecting expanding margins and sustained profitable growth. Founded in 2020 by Utham Gowda, Captain Fresh operates a tech-led B2B supply chain platform for packaged seafood, with operations spanning India, the Middle East, Europe, and the US. In FY25, the company reported a 145% jump in GMV to Rs 3,421 crore, led largely by recent acquisitions, including US-based seafood importer CenSea, France-based Senecrus, and Poland-based salmon company Koral. According to startup data intelligence platform TheKredible, Captain Fresh has raised over $200 million to date, including a $30 million pre-IPO round in January this year. Its investor base includes Matrix Partners, Accel, Tiger Global, Ankur Capital, and Prosus.

Exclusive: Captain Fresh to raise Rs 1,700 Cr via fresh issue in IPO

EntrackrEntrackr · 5m ago
Exclusive: Captain Fresh to raise Rs 1,700 Cr via fresh issue in IPO
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Exclusive: Captain Fresh to raise Rs 1,700 Cr via fresh issue in IPO B2B seafood supply chain startup Captain Fresh is set to raise Rs 1,700 crore (about $200 million) through a fresh issue of shares as part of its upcoming initial public offering (IPO). The Tiger Global-backed company is reportedly eyeing a total issue size of $350-400 million, including an offer for sale (OFS). According to regulatory filings accessed by Entrackr, the company’s board approved a special resolution earlier this month to issue equity shares worth up to Rs 1,700 crore in a fresh issue. The move comes close on the heels of its transition into a public limited company, which Entrackr had exclusively reported in July. The filings further indicate that Captain Fresh is in the process of submitting its draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI). The company’s shares will be listed on both the BSE and NSE following regulatory approvals. Captain Fresh declined to comment on the story. Founded in 2020 by Utham Gowda, Captain Fresh is a multi-species, multi-geography seafood company that orchestrates transactions among various stakeholders in the seafood ecosystem. According to the startup data intelligence platform TheKredible, Captain Fresh has raised over $200 million to date, including a $30 million pre-IPO round in January this year from Prosus, Accel, Tiger Global, and others. Matrix Partners, Accel, Tiger Global, Ankur Capital, and Prosus are some notable investors for Captain Fresh. While the company has yet to disclose its FY25 numbers, Captain Fresh’s gross revenue (GMV) rose 71% to Rs 1,395 crore in FY24 from Rs 817 crore in FY23. The company also reduced its net loss by 22% to Rs 229 crore in the same period.

BellaVita’s revenue jumps 2.5X to Rs 456 Cr in FY25, turns profitable

EntrackrEntrackr · 29d ago
BellaVita’s revenue jumps 2.5X to Rs 456 Cr in FY25, turns profitable
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BellaVita, a Gurugram-based beauty and personal care brand, reported a profit of Rs 25 crore in the fiscal year ended March 2025, a sharp turnaround from a loss in FY24. The improvement came amid strong revenue growth and better cost efficiency. BellaVita’s operating revenue surged 2.5x to Rs 456 crore in FY25 from Rs 184 crore in FY24, as per its financial statements sourced from the Registrar of Companies (RoC). The company derives its revenue primarily from sales of fragrances, skincare, and personal care products across online marketplaces and its own channels. Revenue from the sale of these products was the sole source of revenue for the company. For the perfume-dominated brand, the cost of materials remained the largest cost component, accounting for 39% of the total expenditure. This cost surged 2.7x to Rs 171 crore in FY25 from Rs 64 crore in FY24. Advertising expenses formed 21% of the cost and rose by 37% to Rs 90 crore. Commission expenses surged to Rs 64 crore, while shipping costs stood at Rs 42 crore. Employee benefits accounted for Rs 42 crore and other overheads added Rs 28.5 crore to the expense sheet during the fiscal. Overall, BellaVita’s total expenses grew 92% to Rs 437.5 crore during FY25 from Rs 228 crore in FY24. With the company’s revenue outpacing expense growth, it turned profitable and posted a profit of Rs 25 crore, against a loss of Rs 40 crore in FY24. Its EBITDA margin stood at 4.61% in the same period. On a unit level, BellaVita spent Rs 0.96 to earn a rupee of operating revenue in FY25, improving from Rs 1.24 a year earlier. On the balance sheet front, BellaVita’s current assets increased to Rs 119 crore while the company closed FY25 with cash and bank balances of Rs 4 crore, up from Rs 1 crore in the previous fiscal. According to TheKredible, BellaVita has raised a total of $58 million of funding to date, with Sanjeev Kumar Taparia and Ashutosh Taparia as its lead investors. The profits will be a welcome milestone for the firm that has shown the kind of intent and effort that marks out driven startups. Maintaining the momentum in FY26 will place it in a hallowed company in a category where the topline has been ‘bought’ with expensive advertising in most cases. BellaVita has certainly built a brand that has some pull of its own and could yet be the personal care brand to watch in the coming years.

Exclusive: Captain Fresh lines up debt funding before public listing

EntrackrEntrackr · 6m ago
Exclusive: Captain Fresh lines up debt funding before public listing
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Exclusive: Captain Fresh lines up debt funding before public listing B2B seafood supply chain company, Captain Fresh is raising Rs 45 ($5.3 million) in debt funding from Lighthouse Canton and Stride Ventures ahead of its planned initial public offering (IPO). The Bengaluru-based company recently transitioned into a public entity, as exclusively reported by Entrackr a couple of weeks ago. As per its filings with the Registrar of Companies (RoC), Captain Fresh’s board has passed resolutions to issue 4,500 non-convertible debentures (NCDs) with a face value of Rs 1,00,000 each to raise the aforementioned amount. Notably, the company has already received Rs 30 crore from Lighthouse Cantor, with the remaining amount expected to follow shortly. The Tiger Global-backed company reportedly plans to file its IPO papers in mid-August and is in talks to raise $50–75 million in a pre-IPO round ahead of its proposed $400 million initial public offering. It has also roped in Axis Capital and Bank of America (BofA) as lead bankers for the issue. Founded in 2019 by Utham Gowda, Captain Fresh is a multi-species seafood brand that provides a platform for sourcing and supplying animal protein, including fish, crabs, lobsters, and other seafood. According to the startup data intelligence platform TheKredible, Captain Fresh has raised over $200 million to date, including a $30 million pre-IPO round in January this year from Prosus, Accel, Tiger Global, and others. Matrix Partners, Accel, Tiger Global, Ankur Capital, and Prosus are some notable investors for Captain Fresh. While the company has yet to disclose its FY25 numbers, Captain Fresh’s gross revenue (GMV) rose 71% to Rs 1,395 crore in FY24 from Rs 817 crore in FY23. The company also reduced its net loss by 22%, bringing it down to Rs 229 crore in the same period.

Captain Fresh raises Rs 250 Cr in ongoing pre-IPO round

EntrackrEntrackr · 1y ago
Captain Fresh raises Rs 250 Cr in ongoing pre-IPO round
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Captain Fresh raises Rs 250 Cr in ongoing pre-IPO round Last month, the B2B startup secured Rs 100 crore (approximately $12 million) in funding from Motilal Oswal Wealth Limited. Entrackr exclusively reported the development. Captain Fresh, a seafood supply chain, has raised Rs 250 crore (approximately $30 million) in its ongoing pre-IPO funding round. Prosus Ventures, Accel, and Tiger Global led the round, while the family office of Sriharsha Majety, co-founder of Swiggy; Sid Khanna, chairman of India Equity Partners; Sunjay Kapur, chairman of Sona Comstar; Shivalik Prints, a textile and apparel manufacturer supplying global retailers; and multiple others participated. “We have transformed into a truly global business over the last 24 months, with more than 98% of our demand coming from outside India. The current funding enables us to exceed $1 billion in revenue in the next 12 months, which puts us among the top 25 seafood players in the world. We also have building blocks in place to expand margins, achieving 2X operating profits,” said Utham Gowda, founder & Group CEO of Captain Fresh. Gowda added that the fresh capital will strengthen the balance sheet and serve as a strong foundation for the company’s upcoming IPO. It is preparing to file for its IPO by the end of this year. As per media reports, the company has appointed Axis Capital and BofA as bankers for a proposed IPO worth $350-400 million. Headquartered in Bengaluru, Captain Fresh operates globally with offices in Chicago, West Palm Beach, Paris, Madrid, Amsterdam, Oslo, Gdynia, and Dubai. The company sources multi-species seafood from the Pacific, Atlantic, and Indian Ocean regions while fulfilling the growing demand in high-capita markets like the US, Europe, and the UAE. According to TheKredible, Captain Fresh has raised a total funding of $176 million to date, and Gowda holds a 17.25% stake in it. Captain Fresh’s gross revenue (GMV) increased by 71% to Rs 1,395 crore in FY24 from Rs 817 crore in FY23. The firm managed to reduce its net loss by 22% to Rs 229 crore in the last fiscal year. The company claims that it has been PAT profitable for the last two consecutive quarters and is on track to close FY25 with revenue of $550 million (Rs 4,620 crore).

IPO-bound Captain Fresh to secure debt from Trifecta

EntrackrEntrackr · 9m ago
IPO-bound Captain Fresh to secure debt from Trifecta
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Captain Fresh is set to raise Rs 30 crore in debt funding from Trifecta Ventures ahead of its public listing. The company will issue 3,000 Series B5 non-convertible debentures to Trifecta Ventures Debt Fund for the aforementioned sum, according to its regulatory filings sourced from the Registrar of Companies (RoC). Captain Fresh operates a farm-to-retail platform for animal protein, primarily dealing in fish, seafood, and sheep. It sources directly from farmers and agents, catering to B2B, B2R, and B2B2C segments. This debt infusion comes on the heels of its Rs 250 crore (around $30 million) raise in an ongoing pre-IPO funding round. Financially, Captain Fresh reported a 71% jump in gross revenue (GMV) to Rs 1,395 crore in FY24 from Rs 817 crore in FY23. The company also narrowed its net loss by 22% to Rs 229 crore during the same period. Captain Fresh is preparing to file for its IPO by the end of this year. As per media reports, the company has appointed Axis Capital and BofA as bankers for a proposed IPO worth $350-400 million.

Ecozen’s profit nears Rs 100 Cr in FY25; revenue jumps 2.5X

EntrackrEntrackr · 27d ago
Ecozen’s profit nears Rs 100 Cr in FY25; revenue jumps 2.5X
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Ecozen, a climate-tech firm focused on solar-powered cold chain and irrigation solutions, delivered a strong financial performance in FY25, recording 2.5x year-on-year growth. Moreover, the company’s profits surged nearly fivefold during the same period. Ecozen’s revenue from operations rose 2.5X to Rs 1,150 crore in FY25 from Rs 458 crore in FY24, according to its consolidated annual financial statements filed with the Registrar of Companies (RoC). Ecozen provides climate smart solutions built on core technology stacks such as motor controls, IoT, and energy storage, leveraging solar power. The company’s key products include Ecotron (solar pump controller), Ecofrost (solar cold storage), solar AC, solar panels. The sale of solar and related products accounted for 77% of its collections, which rose 2.3x to Rs 889 crore in FY25. The rest of the income came from the installation of a solar pumping system and other services; this revenue rose by 23% to Rs 261 crore during FY25. On the expense front, the cost of materials remained the largest cost element, forming 64% of the total spend. This cost surged 2X to Rs 662.5 crore in FY25 from. Contract costs ballooned over 3X to Rs 169 crore, while employee benefit expenses grew 58% to Rs 49 crore during the year. After sales service expense, warranty claim expense, and other overheads climbed to Rs 118 crore during FY25. Overall, total expense spiked 2.4x to Rs 1,038 crore in FY25 from Rs 439.5 crore in FY24. With the 2.5X growth in FY25, the profits for the Pune-based firm shot up by nearly 5x to Rs 95 crore in FY25 from Rs 20 crore in FY24. During the previous fiscal, its ROCE and EBITDA margin improved to 28.92% and 13.17%, respectively. On a unit level, Ecozen spent Rs 0.90 to earn a rupee in FY25. The company’s current assets were worth Rs 831 crore at the end of FY25, including cash and bank balances of Rs 228 crore, up from Rs 96 crore in FY24. According to TheKredible, Ecozen has raised over $76 million to date through a mix of debt and equity. Nuveen Global and Omnivore are the company’s lead investors. The company is in the process of raising Rs 95 crore (approximately $10.7 million) in debt funding from Momentum Capedge Limited.

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