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Exclusive: Oxyzo secures Rs 100 Cr debt

EntrackrEntrackr · 11m ago
Exclusive: Oxyzo secures Rs 100 Cr debt
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Exclusive: Oxyzo secures Rs 100 Cr debt Fintech unicorn Oxyzo has secured Rs 100 crore (approximately $12 million) in debt from AK Capital Finance, a subsidiary of merchant banker A.K. Capital Services Ltd. The boards at Oxyzo allotted 1,00,000 non-convertible debentures to AK Capital at an issue price of Rs 10,000 each to raise Rs 100 crore, its regulatory filing sourced from the Registrar of Companies shows. The aforementioned debentures are issued for a tenure of 24 months and carry an interest rate of 9.75% per annum, the filing added. The proceeds will be used to augment the long-term resources of the company and meet working capital requirements. Oxyzo is the lending arm of B2B e-commerce unicorn OfBusiness, providing customized credit solutions for SMEs. It offers a range of loan products, including term loans, working capital solutions, low-interest rates, and collateral-free credit options. According to data intelligence platform TheKredible, the Gurugram-based company reported operating revenue of over Rs 900 crore and a profit of Rs 290 crore for the financial year ending 2024. Oxyzo’s net profit grew 11.38% to Rs 82.89 crore and sales jumped 27.43% to Rs 282.80 crore in the quarter ended December 2024 (Q3 FY25), compared to Rs 221.93 crore in December 2023. The Ruchi Kalra-led firm achieved unicorn status by raising $200 million in its first external funding round, and it became the first startup to surpass a $1 billion valuation during its Series A round. As per TheKredible, OFB group including promoters holds 74.5% while Alpha Wave is the largest external stakeholder with 7.4% followed by Tiger Global.

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Exclusive: Moneyview secures Rs 100 Cr debt, appoints independent directors

EntrackrEntrackr · 2m ago
Exclusive: Moneyview secures Rs 100 Cr debt, appoints independent directors
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Exclusive: Moneyview secures Rs 100 Cr debt, appoints independent directors Consumer lending platform Moneyview has raised Rs 100 crore (about $11.4 million) in debt from RevX Capital and Motilal Oswal. The infusion comes at a time when the company has been gearing up for a potential public listing. According to the company’s filing with the Registrar of Companies (RoC), Moneyview’s board has issued 100 non-convertible debentures (NCDs) at a face value of Rs 1 crore each to raise Rs 100 crore. RevX Capital led the round with Rs 45 crore, followed by Motilal Oswal with Rs 40 crore, while Arthos Corporate and ElectroMech India contributed Rs 11 crore and Rs 4 crore, respectively. The Tiger Global–backed company is likely to raise more debt in multiple tranches of up to Rs 750 crore, according to the filing. According to a separate filing by the company in September, Moneyview has appointed Alpana Parida, Sameer Kumar Baiswala, and Anil Berera as non-executive independent directors of the company. Founded in 2014, Moneyview offers personalized products such as instant loans, cards, BNPL, and financial management tools, partnering with over 15 lenders. It also plans to expand into digital bank accounts, insurance, and wealth management services. The company claims to have over 65 million users and more than 5 crore app downloads. According to startup data platform TheKredible, the Bengaluru-based firm has raised over $240 million across multiple rounds from investors including Accel, Tiger Global, and Ribbit Capital. The company entered the unicorn club in September last year after raising $4.6 million from Accel and Nexus Venture Partners. On the financial side, Moneyview maintained its strong growth momentum and posted a 74% YoY increase in its revenue in FY25. Profits for the fintech unicorn grew 40% to Rs 240 crore during the year. As per media reports, Moneyview is eyeing to raise over $400 million (around Rs 3,400 crore) through its initial public offering (IPO) and has reportedly appointed Axis Capital, Kotak Mahindra, and others as its banking partners.

Exclusive: StockGro secures Rs 50 Cr debt from Trifecta

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Exclusive: StockGro secures Rs 50 Cr debt from Trifecta
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url: https://entrackr.com/exclusive/exclusive-stockgro-secures-rs-50-cr-debt-from-trifecta-9780883 Content: Social investment and stock market advisory platform StockGro raised Rs 50 crore ($5.7 million) in debt funding from its existing investor Trifecta Capital. This debt funding follows the Rs 205 crore ($25 million) raised in two tranches in January 2024 from Hindustan Media Ventures and Trifecta Capital. According to filings with the Registrar of Companies (RoC), StockGro’s board approved the issuance of 500 Series B non-convertible debentures at a face value of Rs 10 lakh each, raising Rs 50 crore from Trifecta Capital. Founded in 2020 by former venture capitalist Ajay Lakhotia, the Bengaluru-based StockGro is a fintech platform that simplifies stock market investing through SEBI-registered advisors, offering investment advisory, portfolio management, and educational resources to help users navigate the market. Recently, StockGro has launched Stoxo, India’s first AI-powered stock market research engine. It offers real-time, reliable insights to help retail investors make better decisions. According to startup data intelligence platform TheKredible, the BITCRAFT Ventures-backed company raised over $50 million in both debt and equity, including its $32 million Series A round raised in January 2022. While the company is yet to file its FY25 numbers, its revenue from operations fell 34% to Rs 86.5 crore in FY24 from Rs 131 crore in FY23. During the same period, losses surged 84% to Rs 101 crore.

Oxyzo posts Rs 903 Cr revenue and Rs 291 Cr PAT in FY24

EntrackrEntrackr · 1y ago
Oxyzo posts Rs 903 Cr revenue and Rs 291 Cr PAT in FY24
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B2B fintech unicorn Oxyzo Financial Services recorded 58.4% year-on-year growth during the fiscal year ended March 2024. At the same time, the profits of the Tiger Global-backed company spiked 47% and neared the Rs 300 crore threshold. Oxyzo’s revenue from operations increased to Rs 903 crore in FY24 from Rs 570 crore in FY23, according to the company’s consolidated financial statement reviewed by Entrackr. Oxyzo is the lending arm of industrial goods and services procurement platform OfBusiness which provides credit solutions and loans to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and startups. Interest received from the disbursement of loans formed 96% of the total operating revenue which increased 61.3% to Rs 866 crore in FY24. The rest of the income came from fees and commissions which grew 50% to Rs 36 crore in FY24. Finance cost became the largest cost center for Oxyzo, forming 61.67% of its overall expenditure. These expenses surged 73.2% to Rs 317 crore in FY24. Oxyzo’s employee benefits also saw a growth of 48.7% during FY24. The firm’s burn on legal cum professional, advertising, technology, and other overheads pushed its total expenditure up by 66.3% to Rs 514 crore in FY24 from Rs 309 crore in FY23. The notable scale and controlled cost helped Oxyzo post a 47% increase in its PAT (profits after tax) to Rs 291 crore in FY24 from Rs 198 crore in FY23. On a unit level, it spent Rs 0.57 to earn a rupee in FY24. Oxyzo claims that it ended FY24 with an approximately Rs 2,600 crore of net worth with post tax return of assets (RoA) of 4.5% and a gross non-performing assets (NPA) of 1.02%. In addition to scaling its balance sheet, the company will continue to invest and grow its debt capital markets platforms for its enterprise clients. FY23-FY24 FY23 FY24 EBITDA Margin 46% 43.4% Expense/₹ of Op Revenue ₹0.54 ₹0.57 ROCE 11% 15% Oxyzo has raised around $200 million in 2022 and entered the unicorn club after its Series A round led by Alpha Wave and Tiger Global. As per the startup data intelligence platform TheKredible, OFB group including promoters holds 74.5% while Alpha Wave is the largest external stakeholder with 7.4% followed by Tiger Global. Like its parent firm, Oxyzo has been quick to latch on to a relevant and profitable service in the B2B market it serves. The rising profitability places it very well to meet its ambitious goal for the debt capital markets platform. It’s the kind of virtuous cycle that investors love, and it should be no surprise to see a spike in valuations here soon.

Exclusive: Oxyzo clocks Rs 330 Cr PAT on Rs 1,207 Cr revenue in FY25

EntrackrEntrackr · 8m ago
Exclusive: Oxyzo clocks Rs 330 Cr PAT on Rs 1,207 Cr revenue in FY25
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According to consolidated financial statements reviewed by Entrackr, Oxyzo’s operating revenue rose to Rs 1,207 crore in FY25, up from Rs 903 crore in FY24. Following a 58% year-on-year growth in FY24, B2B fintech unicorn Oxyzo Financial Services continued its strong momentum in FY25, recording a 33.7% YoY increase in revenue for the fiscal year ended March 2025. The company also reported a 16.5% rise in profit during the same period. Oxyzo, the lending arm of the industrial goods and services procurement platform OfBusiness, offers credit solutions and loans to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and startups. Interest income from loan disbursements contributed 95% of its total operating revenue, which rose to Rs 1,141 crore in FY25. The remaining revenue came from fees and commissions. As a lending-focused company, finance costs emerged as the largest expense for Oxyzo, accounting for 58% of its total spending. These costs climbed to Rs 439 crore in FY25, in line with the company's expanding scale. Oxyzo spent Rs 143 crore on employee benefits. Its legal, impairment, administrative, and other operational expenses contributed to a total expenditure of Rs 755 crore in FY25, up from Rs 514 crore in FY24. The combination of topline growth and controlled cost mechanism helped the company post a 16.5% growth in profits, which rose to Rs 339 crore in FY25, compared to Rs 291 crore in the previous fiscal year. Oxyzo raised approximately $200 million in 2022, achieving unicorn status following its Series A round led by Alpha Wave and Tiger Global. The company also plans to raise a fresh round of equity in the second half of FY26 in the range of $100-150 million. According to startup data intelligence platform TheKredible, the OFB group, including its promoters, holds a 74.5% stake, while Alpha Wave is the largest external investor with a 7.4% share, followed by Tiger Global. Its parent OfBusiness is also gearing up for a $1 billion IPO, expected to include a combination of a fresh issue and an offer for sale.

Exclusive: BigBasket secures Rs 200 Cr debt

EntrackrEntrackr · 2m ago
Exclusive: BigBasket secures Rs 200 Cr debt
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Exclusive: BigBasket secures Rs 200 Cr debt BigBasket’s consumer-facing arm, Innovative Retail, has secured Rs 200 crore (approximately $22.7 million) in debt funding from DBS Bank Ltd. This is its first major capital injection in nearly three years, after the $200 million round led by Tata Digital in December 2022. According to its filing with the Registrar of Companies (RoC), the board of Innovative Retail Pvt Ltd (BigBasket’s B2C arm) has allotted 20,000 non-convertible debentures (NCDs) at a face value of Rs 1,00,000 each to raise the above-stated amount. The aforementioned debentures are issued for a tenure of 18 months and a coupon rate of 8.2% per annum, the filing added. The filing added that the proceeds from the debt raise will be used to set up and maintain dark stores, along with other general corporate purposes. Founded in 2011, BigBasket operates an inventory-led online grocery model, managing its own dark stores and delivery network while offering a wide range of products, including private labels. In August 2024, BigBasket fully pivoted to quick commerce, making 10-minute delivery its primary focus. According to startup data platform TheKredible, the company has raised over a billion dollars in funding to date from major investors such as Mirae Asset, British International Investments, and Bessemer Venture Partners. Tata Digital acquired BigBasket in May 2021. On the financial front, BigBasket’s (B2C) losses widened to Rs 1,850 crore in the fiscal year ended March 2025 while its revenue remained flat at Rs 7,673 crore during the period.

Exclusive: D2C brand Ecosoul secures Rs 45 Cr debt from Bajaj

EntrackrEntrackr · 5m ago
Exclusive: D2C brand Ecosoul secures Rs 45 Cr debt from Bajaj
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Exclusive: D2C brand Ecosoul secures Rs 45 Cr debt from Bajaj Ecosoul, a D2C eco-friendly home essentials startup, has raised Rs 45 crore (approximately $5.2 million) in fresh debt funding from Bajaj Financial Securities. The company last raised a major funding round in October 2022, securing $10 million led by Accel and Singh Capital Partners. The Ecosoul’s board has issued 7,500 compulsory convertible debentures at a face value of Rs 60,000 each to secure Rs 45 crore from Bajaj Financial, according to its regulatory filing accessed from Registrar of Companies (RoC). The proceeds will be used to meet working capital needs and other general corporate purposes, according to the filing. Founded in 2020 by Rahul Singh and Arvind Ganesan, EcoSoul offers eco-friendly home essentials made from sustainable materials such as palm leaves, bamboo, sugarcane bagasse, and PLA. Its product range includes items like bamboo chopping boards, biodegradable cups, and palm leaf plates. The company boasts a portfolio of over 1,800 products, available across 50+ retail stores in more than seven countries, including India, the USA, Vietnam, and China. EcoSoul reported over 40% year-on-year revenue growth, reaching Rs 26.8 crore in FY24, as per its India filings. The company, however, posted a loss of Rs 4.6 crore during the same period. Noida and US-based Ecosoul competes with other sustainable home essentials startups such as CHUK, Delhi-based Ecoware, and Mumbai-based Dinearth, among others.

Exclusive: Edu-fintech company Auxilo raises Rs 225 Cr debt

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Exclusive: Edu-fintech company Auxilo raises Rs 225 Cr debt
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Exclusive: Edu-fintech company Auxilo raises Rs 225 Cr debt Auxilo, an education-focused non-banking financial company (NBFC), has secured Rs 225 crore (around $25.5 million) in debt funding from Neo Group, Nuvama Wealth, Dezerv, and The South Indian Bank. Earlier this year in February, Motilal Oswal invested Rs 50 crore in Auxilo through a debt round, as exclusively reported by Entrackr. The Auxilo’s board has issued 22,500 non-convertible debentures (NCDs) at a face value of Rs 1,00,000 each to raise the above-mentioned sum, according to its filing with the Registrar of Companies (RoC). Neo Group led the debt round with a Rs 100 crore ($11.36 million) investment, while Nuvama Wealth and Dezerv contributed Rs 50 crore each, and The South Indian Bank added Rs 25 crore. The debentures carry an interest rate of 9.7% per annum with a three-year tenure, while those issued to The South Indian Bank come at a 10% annual interest rate. Founded in 2016, Auxilo provides education loans to students for higher studies in India and abroad and to educational institutes for infrastructure modernization. Its educational loans include all the expenses related to the course, including classroom expenditures, pre-visa approvals, and airfares. For the fiscal year ended March 2025, Auxilo’s operating revenue rose nearly 50% to Rs 528 crore from Rs 357 crore in FY24. During the same period, the company’s profit surged 62% to Rs 112 crore.

Technodysis secures Rs 10 Cr in debt from Recur Club

EntrackrEntrackr · 11m ago
Technodysis secures Rs 10 Cr in debt from Recur Club
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Technodysis secures Rs 10 Cr in debt from Recur Club Bengaluru-based IT startup Technodysis has secured Rs 10 crore in debt funding from Recur Club, a debt marketplace for startups and SMEs. This funding is intricately structured, blending both secured and unsecured debt, spanning the fiscal years 2023 and 2024. The proceeds will be utilized to enhance its ability to scale operations, develop product offerings, and strengthen its presence in key international markets, Technodysis said in a press release. Founded in 2020 by Nithyananda Nayak, Technodysis specializes in a range of IT services, including software development, cloud computing, cybersecurity, data analytics, and AI applications. With a growing footprint, it has expanded to establish offices in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Dubai, in addition to its headquarters in India. Technodysis states that it leverages cutting-edge technology to drive digital transformation and optimize business operations. It continues to focus on delivering tailored solutions that enhance operational efficiency and foster innovation across a diverse client base. "It’s inspiring to witness Technodysis’s rapid growth. We aim to empower high-potential startups like Technodysis with the financing they need to succeed. This partnership exemplifies our commitment to fostering innovation and supporting the scaling of technology solutions," said Eklavya Gupta, co-founder & CEO of Recur Club. Technodysis has escalated its revenue from Rs 6 lakh in FY 2021 to Rs 20.25 crore in FY 2024. Looking ahead, the company projects revenue of Rs 35 crore for FY 2025, with a target of achieving Rs 200 crore over the next three years.

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