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Exclusive: Info Edge to back ShipGlobal again at 3X higher valuation

EntrackrEntrackr · 14d ago
Exclusive: Info Edge to back ShipGlobal again at 3X higher valuation
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Exclusive: Info Edge to back ShipGlobal again at 3X higher valuation Cross-border logistics startup ShipGlobal is set to raise a pre-Series A round from existing investor InfoEdge Ventures. The funding comes nearly two years after its seed round. The board at ShipGlobal has passed a special resolution to issue 2,143 pre-Series A preference shares at an issue price of Rs 70,000 each to raise Rs 15 crore, according to its regulatory filing with the Registrar of Companies (RoC). ShipGlobal will deploy the funds towards capital expenditure, marketing, and general corporate purposes, as per the filing. According to Entrackr’s estimates, the company’s post-money valuation would be around Rs 315 crore ($36 million), representing a 3X increase from its seed round of $3.5 million. Following the fresh infusion, Info Edge Ventures will hold 23.81% of the company, while its co-founders Aayush Anand, Angad Arora, and Vaibhav Kapur will each command 21.89%, the filings show. The round may see participation from new investors and the valuation and shareholding will vary accordingly. Founded in 2022, ShipGlobal provides cost-effective logistics solutions to Indian SMEs, simplifying cross-border shipping with services such as customs clearance, tracking, and real-time pricing. According to the website of the company, Shipglobal has over 25,000 exporters and has shipped more than 1 crore orders across 220 countries. The New Delhi-based company is yet to file its annual statements for FY25. During the fiscal year ended March 2024, it recorded a 5X year-on-year increase in its revenue to Rs 40.6 crore, while the losses stood at only 1.37 crore in the same period.

Zoho’s Sridhar Vembu backs Yali Aerospace

EntrackrEntrackr · 1y ago
Zoho’s Sridhar Vembu backs Yali Aerospace
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Sridhar Vembu, co-founder and CEO of SaaS firm Zoho, has invested in drone startup Yali Aerospace. Founded in 2022 by Dinesh, Anugraha and Mathuravani, Yali’s drones offer easy-to-use technology for civil and military purposes. The Thanjavur-based firm specialises in providing drone solutions for medical, surveillance, and logistics globally. Some of its applications include solutions for precision agriculture, infrastructure inspection, and disaster response. Its range includes 100 kilometer with a payload of 9 kilogram and 50 kilometer with 10.5 kilogram. According to the company’s website, Yali can deliver medical commodities to any destination in India in less than 20 minutes through the Yali Network Bridge. Earlier this month, media reported that Vembu is all set to enter the chip making business, with an investment plan of around $700 million.

Recur Club launches Rs 150 Cr fund for D2C brands on QCP

EntrackrEntrackr · 8m ago
Recur Club launches Rs 150 Cr fund for D2C brands on QCP
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Recur Club launches Rs 150 Cr fund for D2C brands on QCP Recur Club, a debt marketplace for startups and SMEs, has launched a Rs 150 crore ($18 million) fund to accelerate the growth of D2C brands in the quick commerce sector. This initiative aims to provide growth and working capital for these brands to acquire additional inventory or boost marketing efforts. The fund targets loan disbursal within seven days. Recur Club’s debt offerings are designed to meet the unique financial needs of businesses across various revenue and profitability stages. The Indian quick commerce market is expected to expand at a CAGR of over 25% leading up to 2030, and the D2C sector is anticipated to exceed $60 billion by 2027. Recur Club says that this new fund aligns with its aim to fuel the growth of ‘Make-in-India’ startups, particularly in the quick commerce segment of the D2C market. Some notable brands that have benefited from its funding include Ustraa and Wellversed. “With more than half of the 300 consumer brands we've financed utilizing quick commerce platforms, it's clear that these businesses are primarily investing in scaling inventory to keep pace with consumer demand and employing strategic marketing efforts,” said Eklavya Gupta, CEO & co-founder of Recur Club. Recur Club offers loans to startups and businesses, ranging from Rs 50 lakhs to Rs 100 crore within 48 hours by linking their financial data. In collaboration with InCred, it has deployed Rs 300 crore in funding aimed at supporting early and mid-stage startups. Recur Club has committed to deploying Rs 2,000 crore in debt funding for startups and SMEs through Recur Scale and Rs 1,000 crore to MSMEs through Recur Swift in this financial year. As part of this initiative, the company has launched its "Recur Scale" facility, which offers up to Rs 100 crore in funding for individual startups or SMEs. Over the last three years, Recur Club has disbursed over Rs 500 crore to D2C businesses, comprising 30% of its overall portfolio and spanning companies with revenues ranging from ₹1 crore to Rs 300 crore. It is backed by institutional investors like InfoEdge Ventures, Village Global, LC Nueva, and Titan Capital.

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