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Exclusive: Lenskart sets stage for IPO with public entity conversion

EntrackrEntrackr · 5m ago
Exclusive: Lenskart sets stage for IPO with public entity conversion
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Exclusive: Lenskart sets stage for IPO with public entity conversion Lenskart's board has passed a special resolution to change its parent company’s name from Lenskart Solutions Private Limited to Lenskart Solutions Limited, according to the company's filings. It looks like omnichannel eyewear retailer Lenskart’s draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) is around the corner, as the company has converted from a private to a public entity following board approval. Media reports suggest that Lenskart aims to raise $1 billion via a mix of primary and secondary capital, targeting a valuation of $10 billion in its Initial Public Offering (IPO). In June 2024, Lenskart secured $200 million through a secondary funding round, followed by a $20 million investment that included participation from founder Peyush Bansal. Over the past 18 months, the company has raised nearly $1 billion and was valued at $5 billion during the secondary deal. Recently, early investor Fidelity marked up Lenskart’s valuation to $5.6 billion. As of last year, Lenskart operated more than 2,500 stores worldwide, with about 2,000 in India. The company earned 42% of its revenue from international markets during FY24. Japan, Singapore, Taiwan (province of China), and Thailand are among its overseas markets. Lenskart’s revenue from operations rose by 43% to Rs 5,427.7 crore in FY24 from Rs 3,788 crore in FY23. During the period, the company reduced its losses by 84% to Rs 10 crore in FY24 from Rs 63 crore in FY23. The company’s FY25 result has yet to be reported.

Fidelity marks up IPO-bound Lenskart's valuation to $6.1 Bn

EntrackrEntrackr · 5m ago
Fidelity marks up IPO-bound Lenskart's valuation to $6.1 Bn
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Fidelity marks up IPO-bound Lenskart's valuation to $6.1 Bn The development comes as Lenskart prepares for its initial public offering (IPO), with plans to raise $1 billion at a targeted valuation of $10 billion. Fidelity has revised the valuation of omnichannel eyewear retailer Lenskart to $6.1 billion, as per its latest monthly portfolio holdings update. In November, Fidelity valued the Peyush Bansal-led company at $5.6 billion. In June 2024, Lenskart raised $200 million via a secondary round, followed by a $20 million investment led by Bansal. As of now, the company has secured nearly $1 billion and reached a valuation of $5 billion during the secondary deal in which Fidelity also participated. Just last week, the company converted its holding entity from a private limited to a public limited company, a move exclusively reported by Entrackr. Media reports also suggested that Lenskart is set to file its draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) confidentially with the markets regulator by the end of this month. Lenskart inched closer to profitability in FY24, with losses narrowing sharply by 84% to Rs 10 crore from Rs 63 crore in FY23. The company’s revenue from operations rose by 43% to Rs 5,427.7 crore in FY24. Its FY25 result has yet to be reported. Lenskart is also exploring the acquisition of location intelligence startup GeoIQ.

Oziva revenue grows 2.5X in FY25; cuts losses by 90%

EntrackrEntrackr · 2m ago
Oziva revenue grows 2.5X in FY25; cuts losses by 90%
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After reporting flat growth in FY24, HUL-acquired nutrition and wellness brand Oziva recorded a 2.5X increase in operating revenue. The company also narrowed its losses by 90%, even as expenses rose 75% on account of higher advertising and material costs. Oziva’s revenue from operations jumped 148% to Rs 258 crore in FY25 from Rs 104 crore in FY24, according to its consolidated financial statements sourced from the Registrar of Companies (RoC). The firm generates revenue from nutrition and wellness products across categories such as plant-based supplements, protein, and vitamins. These products contributed 99% of its revenue, with the Indian market being the sole revenue source for Oziva. On the expense front, advertising remained the single largest cost element, ballooning 94% to Rs 120 crore in FY25 from Rs 62 crore in FY24. Cost of material consumed rose 58% to Rs 71 crore, while employee benefit expenses grew 44% to Rs 23 crore. Transportation cost more than doubled to Rs 24 crore, whereas finance cost remained flat at Rs 1.2 crore. Overall, Oziva’s total expenses rose 75% to Rs 267 crore in FY25 from Rs 153 crore in FY24. With revenue outpacing expense growth, the company slashed its losses by 90% to Rs 4.5 crore in FY25 from Rs 43.5 crore in FY24. Its ROCE and EBITDA margin stood at -7.50% and -1.21%, respectively. On a unit level, Oziva spent Rs 1.04 to earn a rupee in the last fiscal year. As of March 2025, the Mumbai-based company recorded current assets worth Rs 104 crore including Rs 27 crore in cash and bank balances. In December 2022, HUL acquired a 51% stake in OZiva with the first tranche at a cash consideration of Rs 264.28 crore. The company will acquire the remaining 49% stake after the expiry of three years from the completion of the first tranche. According to TheKredible, the company’s co-founders Aarti Gill and Mihir Gadani together own 36.22% of the company.

Uppercase’s losses double in FY25; revenue grows 34%

EntrackrEntrackr · 8d ago
Uppercase’s losses double in FY25; revenue grows 34%
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Uppercase, a sustainable travel accessories and lifestyle brand, recorded steady growth in the last fiscal year ending March 31, FY25. However, its losses widened as expenses surged, led by higher material and marketing costs. The company’s operating revenue grew 34% to Rs 83 crore in FY25 from Rs 62 crore in FY24, according to its financial statements filed with the Registrar of Companies (RoC). Uppercase primarily sells eco-friendly trolleys, backpacks, and duffel bags which accounted for 98% of the operating revenue. The company also earned Rs 2 crore through gains from the sale of other investments and interest on bank deposits, bringing uppercase’s total income to Rs 85 crore in FY25. Examining expenses, the company’s largest cost component, cost of materials, rose 36% to Rs 45 crore, accounting for nearly 38% of total expenditure. Marketing expenses also grew sharply by 44% to Rs 23 crore, forming 19% of the total. Employee benefit costs increased 43% to Rs 20 crore, while selling and distribution expenses rose 56% to Rs 14 crore. Spending on outward and logistics went up 17% to Rs 7 crore. Overall, total costs jumped 45% to Rs 120 crore in FY25 as compared to Rs 83 crore in the previous year. With Uppercase’s expense outpacing revenue growth, its losses doubled to Rs 35 crore in FY25 from Rs 17.5 crore in FY24. The company’s EBITDA margin deteriorated to -43.01% from -31.10% during the period. While its ROCE stood at -63.68%, a slight improvement over -67.03% in the previous year. On a unit level, the company spent Rs 1.45 to earn a rupee of revenue in FY25, compared to Rs 1.34 in FY24. Uppercase’s current assets rose to Rs 92 crore, including Rs 4 crore in cash and bank balances and inventory nearing Rs 10 crore in the same period. According to TheKredible, Uppercase has raised a total of $17.5 million of funding till date, having Sixth Sense Ventures and Volrado Ventures as its lead investors which owns 26% and 16% of the company respectively. The jump in selling expenses, including advertising is no surprise, considering the competitive intensity Uppercase faces across its segments.

Amazon-backed M1xchange turns profitable in FY25; revenue grows 80%

EntrackrEntrackr · 1m ago
Amazon-backed M1xchange turns profitable in FY25; revenue grows 80%
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M1xchange, the Amazon-backed digital invoice discounting marketplace, staged a remarkable turnaround in FY25 by swinging to profitability after ending the previous year in losses. The company reported a net profit of Rs 12 crore in FY25, compared to a loss of Rs 4 crore in FY24. Founded in 2016, M1xchange TReDS is a digital marketplace to sell receivables to banks/NBFCs set up under the approval of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to facilitate the discounting of invoices and bills of exchange on a PAN India basis. The revival was powered by strong revenue growth. The company’s operating revenue for the year grew 80.5% to Rs 102 crore from Rs 56.5 crore in FY24, according to its consolidated financial statement sourced from the Registrar of Companies (RoC). The bulk of the revenue came from transaction and commission charges, which surged to Rs 93 crore, accounting for more than 91% of the topline. Software development and maintenance fees added another Rs 2.3 crore, while other operating income nearly doubled to Rs 6.7 crore during the period. From a cost perspective, employee benefits were the largest contributor, making up around 70% of overall spend. To the tune of scale, this cost rose 49% to Rs 64 crore in FY25 from Rs 43 crore in FY24, while legal and professional charges grew 40% to Rs 7.4 crore. Overall, M1xchange’s total expenses rose to Rs 91 crore in FY25, a 44% increase from Rs 63 crore in FY24. Despite the heavier expense load, the sharp rise in revenues ensured that M1xchange closed the year at Rs 12 crore profit. The company’s ROCE and EBITDA margin stood at 13.59% and 17.65% respectively. The Gurugram-based company reported current assets worth Rs 95 crore in FY25, including Rs 48 crore in cash and bank balances. While profits with scale are bound to follow for a bill discounting platform, the numbers should improve further as employee costs should also stabilise. According to TheKredible, M1xchange has raised a total of $56 million of funding to date, having Amazon, SIDBI, Beenext, Mayfield, and IndiaMart as its lead investors. The company’s founder and CEO, Sundeep Mohindru, owns 31% of the company.

Nat Habit’s revenue grows 80% in FY24, losses remain flat

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Nat Habit’s revenue grows 80% in FY24, losses remain flat
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Nat Habit’s revenue grows 80% in FY24, losses remain flat Nat Habit, a personal care startup focused on fresh and natural beauty products, recorded an 80% jump in revenue during the fiscal year ending March 2024. Despite the strong growth, the company’s net losses remained largely unchanged during the same period. Nat Habit’s revenue from operations increased by 80% to Rs 72 crore in FY24 from Rs 40 crore in FY23, according to its financial statement sourced from Registrar of Companies (RoC). Founded by Swagatika Das and Gaurav Agarwal in 2018, Nat Habit offers Ayurvedic personal care products such as shampoo, face wash, moisturiser among others. Sale of these products was the sole source of revenue for the company during the said fiscal year (FY24). Advertising remained the company’s largest cost center, rising 38.5% to Rs 36 crore and accounting for nearly 40% of total expenses. The startup also incurred Rs 14 crore in employee benefits, more than doubling from Rs 6.5 crore in FY23. Raw material costs increased to Rs 12 crore, while transportation and other operating overheads stood at Rs 11 crore and Rs 18 crore, respectively in the said fiscal year. Overall, the company’s total expenses rose 65.5% to Rs 91 crore in FY24 from Rs 55 crore in FY23. Revenue growth outpacing expenses led to losses remaining flat at Rs 17.75 crore in FY24 as compared to Rs 17.6 crore in FY23. Its ROCE and EBITDA margin stood at -24.65% and -21.58%, respectively. The firm spent Rs 1.26 to earn a rupee of operating revenue in FY24, compared to Rs 1.38 in FY23. The Gurugram-based company recorded current assets worth Rs 58 crore in FY24 which includes Rs 41 crore in cash and bank balance. According to TheKredible, Nat Habit has raised a total of approx $16 million of funding till date, having Peak XV Partners, Fireside Ventures and Whiteboard Capital as its lead investors. The company’s co-founders Swagatika Das and Gaurav Agarwal together own 33.1% of the company. In FY24, Nat Habit bought back about 6 lakh shares at a price of Rs 250 each, aiming to better manage its ownership structure and create more value for shareholders. At the same time, the company increased its authorized share capital sharply from Rs 3.51 crore to Rs 29.3 crore, possibly to prepare for future fundraising.

ZingHR turns profitable in FY25, revenue grows 21%

EntrackrEntrackr · 15d ago
ZingHR turns profitable in FY25, revenue grows 21%
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ZingHR turns profitable in FY25, revenue grows 21% Cloud-based HRtech firm ZingHR has continued its growth momentum and achieved profitability in FY25 from a loss of Rs 7 crore in the previous fiscal year. ZingHR’s revenue from operations grew 21% to Rs 150 crore in FY25 from Rs 124 crore in FY24, according to its consolidated financial statements filed with the Registrar of Companies (RoC). ZingHR offers staffing and talent acquisition services across various sectors, including BFSI, retail, and IT. The company generates its revenue exclusively from the sale of subscription-based software. Zing HR’s employee benefits remained the largest cost component, accounting for 53% of total expenses. To the tune of scale, this cost remained stable at Rs 80 crore in FY25 as compared to Rs 81 crore in FY24. Among other major expenses, server and data security charges rose 42% to Rs 17 crore, while legal and professional fees nearly doubled to Rs 17 crore. Product maintenance charges grew 22% to Rs 11 crore, and rent expenses increased by 33% to Rs 4 crore. Overall, the company’s total expense rose 13% to Rs 150 crore in FY25 from Rs 133 crore in FY24. With the help of revenue growth, the company managed to achieve profitability. ZingHR posted a profit of Rs 1 crore in FY25 in contrast to a loss of Rs 7 crore in FY24. Its ROCE and EBITDA margin improved to 1.21% and 0.80% respectively. On a unit basis, ZingHR spent Re 1 to earn a rupee of revenue during the year, an improvement from Rs 1.07 in FY24. The company’s total assets grew to Rs 80 crore in FY25, from Rs 71 crore in the preceding year, while its current assets were valued at Rs 58 crore. Cash and bank balances stood at Rs 8 crore as of March 2025. ZingHR has raised $14 million in funding to date, with Tata Capital as its lead investor, holding a 35.82% stake. Competing in the same space as ZingHR, Darwinbox’s total revenue grew to Rs 534 crore in FY25 from Rs 334 crore in FY24 as 63% of the company’s revenue comes from international markets. The company’s adjusted net loss improved by 7% over FY24 in the same period.

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