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Exclusive: Zetwerk secures debt from JM Financial

EntrackrEntrackr · 2m ago
Exclusive: Zetwerk secures debt from JM Financial
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B2B e-commerce unicorn Zetwerk has raised Rs 75 crore (around $8.8 million) in debt funding from JM Financial, one of the banks it has reportedly appointed for its planned initial public offering (IPO). As per regulatory filings accessed via the Registrar of Companies (RoC), the company’s board issued 7,500 non-convertible debentures having a face value of Rs 1,00,000 each to raise the above-mentioned amount. Founded by Amrit Acharya, Srinath Ramakkrushnan, Rahul Sharma, and Vishal Chaudhary, Zetwerk connects buyers with suppliers for manufacturing projects. It partners with vendors specializing in fabrication, machining, casting, forging, and galvanizing of machine parts. It’s operational in India, the US, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia. According to startup data intelligence platform TheKredible, the Peak XV-backed company has raised over $850 million to date, including debt. This includes a $67 million Series F round led by Khosla Ventures at a $3 billion valuation, as exclusively reported by Entrackr. Zetwerk plans to raise at least $500 million through its IPO in the next 12 to 24 months, targeting a valuation of around $5 billion. While it has yet to disclose its FY25 numbers, the Bengaluru-based company reported a 26% increase in gross revenue, rising to Rs 14,435.72 crore in FY24 from Rs 11,448.66 crore in FY23. However, during the same period, losses surged 9X to Rs 919 crore, which included exceptional items worth Rs 371.7 crore. In the B2B e-commerce space, Zetwerk competes with Infra.Market, which recently raised $150 million in debt from Mars Growth Capital, and IPO-bound OfBusiness, which recently secured Rs 100 crore in funding. It also rivals Moglix, another unicorn in the segment.

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

EntrackrEntrackr · 11d 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: Zunroof secures fresh funds from Godrej

EntrackrEntrackr · 6d ago
Exclusive: Zunroof secures fresh funds from Godrej
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Rooftop solar startup Zunroof has secured another Rs 25 crore ($2.85 million) fresh funds led by ANBG Enterprise LLP (Godrej Family Office) with the participation of angel investors John Diaz and S Sunil Edwards. Zunroof had earlier raised Rs 20 crore in December last year from Godrej and a group of angel investors. The Zunroof’s board has issued 47,986 equity shares at an issue price of Rs 5,239 each to raise Rs 25.14 crore, according to its regulatory filing accessed from Registrar of Companies (RoC) shows. Founded in 2016, ZunRoof focuses on designing, installing, and financing rooftop solar solutions, leveraging AI to enhance system efficiency. Since 2020, it has also expanded into the smart home space with a range of IoT-enabled products. ZunRoof has raised over $15 million to date. According to startup data intelligence platform TheKredible, Godrej holds a majority stake of more than 70% in the company. For the fiscal year ended March 2024, the Gurugram-based company’s operating revenue declined 11.46% to Rs 26.43 crore, while its losses narrowed 51.7% to Rs 14.24 crore. Zunroof competes with several players in the residential solar space, including SolarSquare, which raised $40 million December last year, and Glo, which secured $30 million. Other notable competitors include Cleantech, Mysun, Oorjan, and Freyr Energy.

Exclusive: Oxyzo secures Rs 100 Cr debt

EntrackrEntrackr · 6m 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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