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Amazon-backed Axio raises $20 Mn via right issue

EntrackrEntrackr · 10m ago
Amazon-backed Axio raises $20 Mn via right issue
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Online lending platform Axio (formerly Capital Float) has raised Rs 167 crore (around $20 million) from existing investors via right issue. The board at Axio has passed a special resolution to issue 11,25,000 preference shares at an issue price of Rs 1,486 each to raise Rs 167 crore or $20 million, its regulatory filing accessed from the Registrar of Companies (RoC)shows. The rights issue will be offered to existing shareholders at a ratio of 0.51 shares for every 1 share they currently hold, the filing further added. While the firm didn’t disclose investors’ names, Amazon is likely to have participated with substantial contribution. Amazon was also in talks for complete acquisition of Axio. Entrackr exclusively reported this in July. Amazon is an investor in Axio which participated in the firm’s Rs 144 crore extended Series C round in 2018. Amazon used to own around 8% of the Bengaluru-based lending platform before the fresh round. According to the startup data intelligence platform TheKredible, Light Rock was the largest external shareholder with 19.42% before this round, followed by Elevation which owned 13.84%. Peak XV, Creation, Amazon, and Ribbit and QED Innovations are its other backers. In a recent statement to the media, Axio’s co-founder Sashank Rishyasringa said that the firm saw 50% jump in its revenue and 95% reduction in its losses in the last fiscal year (FY24). While Axio is yet to disclose the exact numbers of FY24, the Bengaluru-based company reported 2X growth in its revenue to Rs 220 crore in FY23 as compared to Rs 110 crore in FY22. The Lightrock-backed firm’s losses grew marginally to Rs 137 crore in the fiscal year ending March 2023.

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Amazon nears complete acquisition of Axio in all cash deal

EntrackrEntrackr · 11m ago
Amazon nears complete acquisition of Axio in all cash deal
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E-commerce major Amazon appears to be inches away from its second acquisition in the Indian fintech space, after Emvantage. The company is in advanced discussion to acquire online lending platform Axio (formerly Capital Float), two sources told Entrackr. This would be the second acquisition by Amazon this year. It had acquired MX Player’s assets in May to scale its Mini TV offerings in India. “Amazon is buying Axio in a $150-175 million all cash deal,” said one of the sources requesting anonymity. “The terms of the deal have been finalized, and it’s (Amazon) currently conducting due-diligence.” Amazon is already an investor in Axio which participated in its Rs 144 crore worth extended Series C round in 2018. Currently, the firm owns around 8% of the Bengaluru-based lending platform. Sources emphasized that Ribbit Capital-backed Axio would power buy now pay later (BNPL) for Amazon Pay. “The acquisition makes absolute sense for both companies as they are over-dependent on each other. Over 80% of Axio’s volume comes from Amazon, while the e-commerce major’s BNPL is largely powered by Axio,” said another source who also wished not to be named. Besides Amazon, Decathlon and Xiaomi are Axio’s other partners. As per its website, the company offered credit to 9 million customers till date. Axio acquired Elevation-backed Walnut for about $30 million in 2018. Sources indicate that Amazon invested in Axio at a valuation of around $350 million in 2018. This essentially means that the deal isn’t very lucrative for its investors and other stakeholders. Queries sent to Amazon and Axio didn’t elicit any immediate response. We will update the story in case they do. According to startup data intelligence platform TheKredible, Axio reported 2X growth in its revenue to Rs 220 crore in FY23 as compared to Rs 110 crore in FY22. However, the firm’s losses grew marginally to Rs 137 crore in the same period (FY23). It’s yet to disclose FY24 numbers.

Exclusive: upGrad raises $35 Mn debt from EvolutionX

EntrackrEntrackr · 1y ago
Exclusive: upGrad raises $35 Mn debt from EvolutionX
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Edtech unicorn upGrad has raised Rs 287.5 crore (approximately $35 million) from EvolutionX. This is the first debt funding for the Mumbai-based company this year. The board at upGrad has passed a special resolution to issue 28,75,000 debentures at an issue price of Rs 1,000 each to raise Rs 287.5 crore or $35 million, its regulatory filing accessed from the Registrar of Companies shows. The company will use these funds for growth, operating expenses, and general corporate purposes, according to the filings. upGrad has raised over $650 million to date including $36.5 million via right issue from Teamsek, founder Ronnie Screwala, and other in March last year. The Temasek-backed company was reportedly in talks to raise $100 million to close the acquisition of online education firm Udacity. According to the startup data intelligence platform TheKredible, Temasek is the largest external stakeholder with 20.7% while Upgrad’s co-founder and chairperson Ronnie Screwvala holds a major 22.4% of the company. upGrad forayed into the offline higher education space in 2022 and invested $30 million to set up ten global campuses across India, the US, and other regions. upGrad experienced notable growth as its operational revenue increased by 72% to Rs 1,194 crore in FY23, up from Rs 692 crore in FY22. However, alongside this growth, the company’s losses also rose by 82% to Rs 1,114 crore in FY23. The company is yet to file its annual results for FY24.

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