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Exclusive: Peak XV-backed OneAssist to raise Rs 108 Cr from Stride Ventures

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Exclusive: Peak XV-backed OneAssist to raise Rs 108 Cr from Stride Ventures
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**Exclusive: Peak XV-backed OneAssist to raise Rs 108 Cr from Stride Ventures** Peak XV-backed post sales service company OneAssist is all set to raise Rs 108 crore ($12.3 million) in a mix of debt and equity from Stride Ventures. This is the first debt funding for the company in four years since it raised around $33 million from RSCo. OneAssist’s board has approved a special resolution to raise Rs 108 crore, as per its RoC filing. The round includes Rs 100 crore through the issuance of 10,000 non-convertible debentures (NCDs) at a face value of Rs 1,00,000 each, along with Rs 8 crore via 601 CCPS issued at Rs 1,33,160 apiece. Each debenture will carry a coupon rate of 14.2% per annum, and the firm plans to use the proceeds for general corporate purposes, the filing said. As per Entrackr’s estimates, OneAssist will be valued at around Rs 1,978 crore or $225 million post-allotment. Founded in 2011 by Subrat Pani and Gagan Maini, OneAssist is a subscription-based assistance and protection platform offering services such as wallet and credit card loss coverage, extended warranties, repairs, and protection for mobile phones and home appliances. According to startup data intelligence platform TheKredible, OneAssist raised over $75 million from investors including Peak XV Partners, Lightspeed, and RSCO. For the fiscal year ended March 2025, the Mumbai-based firm posted a 22% growth in its operating revenue to Rs 623 crore in FY25 from Rs 509 crore in FY24. During the period, it reported a 56% reduction in its net loss to Rs 11 crore, as per its provisional financial statement sourced from company filings. OneAssist competes with Servify, Onsitego, Syska Gadget Secure, and ZurePro.

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Exclusive: Grapevine set to raise Series A led by Kae Capital

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Exclusive: Grapevine set to raise Series A led by Kae Capital
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**Exclusive: Grapevine set to raise Series A led by Kae Capital** Anonymous social media platform Grapevine is set to raise Rs 33.86 crore (around $3.8 million) in its Series A round, led by Kae Capital, with participation from Peak XV Partners and Unilazer Ventures. According to the company’s latest regulatory filing with the Registrar of Companies (RoC), the board has approved a special resolution to issue 44,325 Series A preference shares at a price of Rs 7,599.5 per share, to raise the aforementioned amount. As per the filing, Kae Capital will invest Rs 18 crore, while Peak XV Partners and Unilazer Ventures will contribute Rs 7 crore and Rs 8.6 crore, respectively. The company plans to deploy the funds toward expansion and overall business growth. According to Entrackr’s estimates, the fresh funding will value the company at a post-money valuation of around Rs 150 crore ($17 million). Following this transaction, Peak XV Partners will command a 20.77% stake, while Kae Capital and Unilazer Ventures will own 11.97% and 5.69%, respectively. Meanwhile, Grapevine’s co-founders, Jainam Dinesh Talsania, Shreeyash Nitin Dharmadhikari, and Saumil Sanjai Tripathi, will collectively retain 48.78% ownership in the company. Prior to this round, Grapevine had raised $2.6 million in its seed round, led by Peak XV Partners, which had picked up a little over 20% stake at the time. Entrackr had exclusively reported that development as well. Founded in early 2023, Grapevine enables unrestricted and anonymous discussions across topics such as career, finance, professional experiences, and personal matters. The platform claims to have a thriving community of over 30,000 members, largely comprising professionals from tech companies and startups. The company competes to an extent with FishBowl, Blind, Together, and Reddit, all of which operate in the anonymous professional networking and discussion space.

Exclusive: Ambak starts Series A round with Rs 69 Cr funding led by Peak XV and Z47

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Exclusive: Ambak starts Series A round with Rs 69 Cr funding led by Peak XV and Z47
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**Exclusive: Ambak starts Series A round with Rs 69 Cr funding led by Peak XV and Z47** Home loan startup Ambak has kicked off its Series A round with Rs 69 crore (approximately $7.84 million) co-led by existing backers Peak XV Partners and Z47 (formerly Matrix Partners) with the participation of DeVC and others. This comes after the company announced $7 million in funding in January 2025 through a combination of Seed and Pre-Series A rounds led by Peak XV Partners. According to its regulatory filing with the RoC, Ambak’s board has issued 3,111 Series A CCPS and 10 equity shares at an issuance price of Rs 2,20,405.6 per share to raise the above-mentioned amount. Peak XV Partners and Z47 co-led the tranche with Rs 26.62 crore or $3 million each, followed by DeVC India and Advantage Technology Fund who invested Rs 6.65 crore and Rs 6.28 crore respectively. Calabasas Ventures, AngelList, Sushmita Mathur, Ojaswa Sharma, Anil Kumar Goteti, and others contributed the remaining amount. According to Entrackr’s analysis, the company’s valuation has surged by over 76% to Rs 450 crore ($51 million) post-money, compared with its Rs 255 crore valuation in the previous round. Founded in 2023, Ambak streamlines the home loan process through a transparent three-step system that matches customers with the right financiers using Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) and bank rule engines. Its tech-driven, assisted model simplifies workflows for both borrowers and lending partners. Following the latest infusion, Peak XV remains the largest external shareholder with a 14.9% stake, followed by Surge Ventures and Z47 at 13.95% and 6.25% respectively. The co-founders Raghuveer Malik, Rameshwar Gupta, and Rashi Garg collectively hold 46.23% of the company, according to TheKredible. In its first year of operations, Ambak reported Rs 1.03 crore in operating revenue for the fiscal year ended March 2024 and a loss of Rs 2.11 crore. The company has not yet disclosed its FY25 figures. Last year, several other home finance startups also raised funding, including Easy Home Finance, which secured $35 million led by Ranjan Pai’s family office and Claypond Capital, and Basic Home Loan, which raised $10.6 million, among others.

OneAssist posts over Rs 620 Cr revenue in FY25 with Rs 26 Cr EBITDA

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OneAssist posts over Rs 620 Cr revenue in FY25 with Rs 26 Cr EBITDA
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OneAssist posts over Rs 620 Cr revenue in FY25 with Rs 26 Cr EBITDA OneAssist demonstrated strong financial performance in FY25, with revenue growing 22% to cross Rs 600 crore, while the Mumbai-based company’s losses declined by 56% during the same period. OneAssist’s operating revenue grew 22% to Rs 623 crore in the last fiscal year (FY25) from Rs 509 crore in FY24, according to its provisional financial statement reviewed by Entrackr. OneAssist offers assistance and protection services to customers for their wallets, cards, mobile phones, and gadgets. It claims to cover card frauds including skimming, phishing online ATM and PIN fraud and offers free replacement of the PAN card and driving license. The company made additional Rs 21 crore from non-operating sources which pushed its total income to Rs 644 in FY25 from Rs 513 crore in FY24. When it comes to expenses, the firm incurred finance costs of Rs 44 lakh in FY25 which reduced by 50% from Rs 83 lakh in FY24. Depreciation and amortization rose marginally to Rs 34.5 crore. Notably, OneAssist didn’t disclose much information in the expense breakup beyond these figures. Overall, the firm’s total expenses rose by 21% to Rs 652 crore in FY25 compared to Rs 538 crore in FY24. OneAssist reported a net loss of Rs 11 crore in FY25, a 56% reduction from loss of Rs 25 crore in FY24. However the company reported a positive EBITDA of Rs 26 crore for the year with EBITDA margin of 4.10%. On a per-unit basis, the firm spent Rs 1.05 to earn a rupee in FY25, compared to Rs 1.06 in FY24, meanwhile its ROCE stood at -8.64%. The Mumbai-based company recorded current assets worth Rs 496 crore in FY25, which includes Rs 134 crore in cash and bank balances. Built around the same model as CPP India, the British owned firm where Gagan Maini was the CEO earlier, the firm has comfortably outpaced its ‘parent’, and in fact might be a top prospect to take over CPP India’s operations, which have been up for sale by the British parent. According to TheKredible, Peak XV (formerly Sequoia Capital) holds the largest stake in the company, owning nearly 29%. The company's co-founders, Subrat Pani and Gagan Maini, collectively own 12.32%.

Exclusive: The Whole Truth kicks off Series C with 3.6X valuation surge

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Exclusive: The Whole Truth kicks off Series C with 3.6X valuation surge
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Exclusive: The Whole Truth kicks off Series C with 3.6X valuation surge Clean-label health food brand The Whole Truth is raising Rs 133.3 crore (approximately $15.8 million) in a series C round led by Sofina Ventures, with the participation of Peak XV and Matrix Partners. The board at The Whole Truth has passed a special resolution to issue 45,097 Series C preference shares at an issue price of Rs 29,556.5 each to raise Rs 133.3 crore or $15.8 million, its regulatory filing accessed from the Registrar of Companies (RoC) shows. Sofina Ventures is leading the Series C round with an investment of Rs 65.8 crore, while Peak XV and Matrix Partners will contribute Rs 25 crore and Rs 29.5 crore, respectively. Sauce Continued Fund will also participate with an investment of Rs 13 crore. The fresh funds will be used to meet financial requirements and support business expansion. According to Entrackr’s estimates, the Mumbai-based company will have a post-allotment valuation of approximately Rs 2,135 crore ($254 million). This marks a 3.6X increase in valuation compared to its previous Series B round, which closed at $70 million. According to the filings, after the fresh funding round, Peak XV will hold 21.14% of the firm, while Matrix Partners will own 21.4%. Sofina Ventures and Sauce Continuity will hold 3.08% and 3.77%, respectively. The Whole Truth was reportedly in discussions to raise $25 million in a new funding round. The company has secured $15.8 million so far and may raise additional funds as the round progresses. The Whole Truth offers a range of products, including protein bars, peanut butter, dark chocolates, energy bars, immunity balls, and muesli. The company provides subscription options and claims that 80-85% of its sales come from its website, with the remaining revenue generated through partnerships. The Whole Truth recorded an 81% year-on-year growth, with revenue rising to Rs 65.3 crore in FY24 from Rs 35.96 crore in FY23. The company reduced its losses by 33% during the same period.

Exclusive: Eduvanz secures bridge round at 35% lower valuation

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Exclusive: Eduvanz secures bridge round at 35% lower valuation
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Exclusive: Eduvanz secures bridge round at 35% lower valuation Education loan provider Eduvanz has secured Rs 25.52 crore in a bridge funding round co-led by Juvo Ventures and Capria Fund, with additional participation from Peak XV and Unitus Ventures. Eduvanz's board has approved a special resolution to issue 26,405 preference shares at an issue price of Rs 9,667 each, raising Rs 25.52 crore, according to a regulatory filing accessed from the RoC. Capria Fund and Juvo Ventures contributed Rs 8.65 crore and Rs 8.57 crore, respectively, while Peak XV and Unitus Ventures invested Rs 4.28 crore and Rs 4 crore. According to the filings, the newly raised funds will be utilized for working capital, product development, and marketing initiatives. Entrackr estimates Eduvanz's post-allotment valuation at approximately Rs 551 crore, reflecting a 35% decline from its last extended Series B round, where the company was valued at Rs 850 crore. Eduvanz provides loans to students to finance their school, coaching, and test prep fees. Salaried and self-employed individuals can also seek loans from it to fund their up-skilling expenses. After the bridge round, Peak XV Partners will hold a 31.72% stake in the company, while Juvo Ventures and Capria Fund will own 4.89% and 3.14%, respectively. The new funding is coming after a gap of more than two years for Eduvanz. In December 2022, it scooped up $12.6 million in its extended Series B round from new and existing backers. Entrackr exclusively reported the development. Eduvanz competes with well-funded firms such as Grayquest, Avanse Financial, Financepeer, Propelld, Leap Finance, and Auxilo.

Wow! Momo raises Rs 85 Cr in debt from Stride Ventures

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Wow! Momo raises Rs 85 Cr in debt from Stride Ventures
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Wow! Momo raises Rs 85 Cr in debt from Stride Ventures Quick-service restaurant chain Wow! Momo Foods has raised Rs 85 crore (around $10 million) in debt funding from Stride Ventures. The proceeds will be used to refinance existing loans and drive expansion across its QSR and FMCG verticals. Launched in 2008 by Sagar Daryani and Binod Homagai, Wow! Momo operates over 700 outlets in 70 cities, and owns brands such as Wow! Momo, Wow! China, Wow! Chicken, and Wow! Kulfi. “This support from Stride Ventures will help us scale new heights and introduce more formats to reach wider audiences,” said Sagar Daryani, Co-founder & CEO of Wow! Momo. The company plans to scale its FMCG business to Rs 100 crore, grow its HORECA division, and expand to 1,500 stores across 100 cities in the next three years. As per TheKredible, Wow! Momo’s revenue from operations grew to Rs 470 crore in FY24 from Rs 413 crore in FY23. It maintained steady losses at Rs 114 crore in FY24.

Peak XV, others divest stake worth Rs 1,600 Cr in MamaEarth’s parent

EntrackrEntrackr · 1y ago
Peak XV, others divest stake worth Rs 1,600 Cr in MamaEarth’s parent
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Peak XV (formerly Sequoia Capital), along with Stellaris Ventures, Sofina Ventures, and Fireside Ventures, collectively sold shares worth Rs 1,600 crore ($190 million) in Honasa Consumer Limited, the parent company of the direct to consumer (D2C) skincare and beauty brand MamaEarth. The aforementioned investors sold 3.24 crore shares of MamaEarth at an average price of Rs 495.48 per share, according to the company’s bulk deal data accessed from the National Stock Exchange. Peak XV and its former entity Sequoia Capital Global Growth Fund III divested around Rs 753 crore ($90 million) worth of shares, while Sofina Ventures, Stellaris Ventures, and Fireside Ventures sold shares worth Rs 298 crore, Rs 225 crore, and Rs 326 crore, respectively, during the bulk deal. Importantly, ICICI Prudential Life and Morgan Stanley collectively purchased Rs 262 crore worth of shares in MamaEarth. According to Entrackr’s estimates, MamaEarth sold 10% of its shares in this single bulk deal. The firm’s total outstanding shares stood at 32.42 crore as of June 30, 2024. The sale of shares came at a time when the Gurugram-based firm reached its all-time high share price of Rs 547 on Tuesday this week. As per NSE data, MamaEarth’s overall market capitalization stood at Rs 16,046 crore ($1.91 billion) as of September 12. In the first quarter of the current fiscal year, the company reported a 17.6% quarter-on-quarter increase in revenue, reaching Rs 554 crore, up from Rs 471 crore in Q4 FY24. This marked the firm’s most profitable quarter, with Rs 40 crore in profit after tax (PAT). Peak XV’s recent exit portfolio includes companies like Blinkit, Zomato, Freshworks, Awfis, Ixigo, Go Fashion, MamaEarth, and others.

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