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

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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.

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Capillary Technologies turns profitable in FY25

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Capillary Technologies turns profitable in FY25
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Capillary Technologies turns profitable in FY25 Customer loyalty and engagement solutions provider Capillary Technologies has filed its Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP) with SEBI as it gears up for a public listing. The document offers a detailed view into the company’s financials, revealing a sharp turnaround in FY25. Capillary Technologies’ operating revenue rose 14% to Rs 598 crore in FY25, compared to Rs 525 crore in FY24, as per data disclosed in the DRHP. Capillary Technologies follows a B2B SaaS model, earning revenue through subscriptions and services for its loyalty and customer engagement platform used by global brands to enhance retention and personalization. Most of the company’s revenue is through subscription-based software services, which contributed over 80% of the total, growing nearly 20% year-on-year to reach Rs 481 crore in FY25, from Rs 402 crore in FY24. The remaining Rs 117 crore came from other streams such as services and integration-linked fees. From a regional perspective, North America emerged as Capillary’s largest revenue contributor, accounting for 56.6% of the total revenue in FY25, up from 48% in the previous fiscal. EMEA (Europe, Middle East, and Africa) made up 19%, while Asia-Pacific’s share declined to 24% from 33% in FY24. While a detailed expense breakdown isn’t disclosed, the company’s return to profitability suggests improvements in cost structure and stronger monetization of its offerings. The company posted a net profit of Rs 14 crore in FY25, a significant improvement from the Rs 68 crore loss in FY24. Meanwhile, its EBITDA stood at Rs 78.5 crore in FY25, with a margin of 13%. As Capillary moves closer to its IPO, the shift to profitability will likely be a key narrative for investors looking at the company’s long-term potential and scalability.

Jindal Stainless invests $18 Mn in Amazon-backed M1xchange

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Jindal Stainless invests $18 Mn in Amazon-backed M1xchange
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Jindal Stainless invests $18 Mn in Amazon-backed M1xchange Following this investment, M1xchange will provide working capital access to MSMEs and corporates, contributing to the growth of the digital supply chain financing ecosystem in India. Jindal Stainless, along with its wholly-owned subsidiary Jindal Stainless Steelway Limited, has acquired a 9.62% stake in M1xchange, a platform that facilitates digital invoicing and discounting for MSMEs, corporates, and financiers. The deal included primary capital and a secondary purchase of shares from existing shareholders, the company said in a press release. According to Jindal Stainless, the cost of acquiring a 5.03% stake is approximately Rs 102.7 crore ($12 million). The total cost for acquiring a 9.62% stake, including the stake acquired by JSSL, is around Rs 154 crore ($18 million). The partnership will help Jindal Stainless digitize financing operations, streamline payment processes, accelerate digitalization efforts, and reduce the working capital cycle. Founded in 2017, M1xchange is a digital invoicing and discounting platform that ensures working capital requirements are met without the need for extensive bank processes. The company generates revenue through professional fees for these services. Since its inception, M1xchange claims to have onboarded more than 65 banks, 2,000 corporates, and over 48,000 MSMEs and has facilitated the discounting of invoices worth more than Rs 160,000 crore. M1xchange has raised over $19 million to date from investors including SIDBI Venture, Amazon, IndiaMART, BEENEXT, and Mayfield. For the fiscal year ended in March 2024, M1xchange reported a 91% jump in its operating revenue to Rs 56.47 crore against Rs 29.52 crore in FY23. During the period, it managed to control its losses by nearly 50% to Rs 3.98 crore.

Blackbuck posts Rs 41 Cr PBT in Q4 FY25, revenue grows 31%

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Blackbuck posts Rs 41 Cr PBT in Q4 FY25, revenue grows 31%
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Blackbuck posts Rs 41 Cr PBT in Q4 FY25, revenue grows 31% Blackbuck's revenue from operations grew to Rs 122 crore in Q4 FY25 from Rs 93 crore in Q4 FY24, its financial statements sourced from the National Stock Exchange show. Online trucking platform Blackbuck has released its quarterly report for the financial year ending March 2025. The Bengaluru-based company reported a 31% year-on-year growth in scale in Q4 FY25 and turned profitable, posting a profit before tax (PBT) of Rs 41 crore in the quarter. For the full fiscal year (FY25), Blackbuck’s operating revenue increased 44% to Rs 427 crore in FY25 from Rs 297 crore in FY24. Revenue from its truck operator services was the primary source of revenue, accounting for 98% of total operating revenue. The company also made Rs 15 crore from interest income which took its overall revenue to Rs 137 crore in Q4 FY25, compared to Rs 99 crore in Q4 FY24. For the full fiscal year, the firm’s total revenue stood at Rs 462 crore in FY25. Looking at the expenses, the employee benefit cost accounted for 35% of the overall expenditure which fell 74% year-on-year to Rs 33 crore in Q4 FY25 from Rs 128 crore in Q4 FY24. Depreciation and other operating expenses were key overheads that drove total expenditure to Rs 95 crore in Q4 FY25, compared to Rs 187 crore in the same quarter last year. For the fiscal year ending March 2025, the firm’s total expenses fell to Rs 371 crore as compared to Rs 483 crore in FY24. Blackbuck booked profit before tax of Rs 41 crore in Q4 FY25, as compared to a loss of Rs 87 crore in Q4 FY24. Meanwhile, for the full fiscal year ended March 2025, the company remained at a loss of Rs 283 crore (before tax), 69% more than Rs 167 crore in FY24. Blackbuck debuted on the stock exchange at Rs 208.90 and is now trading at Rs 459 on May 27, bringing its total market capitalization to Rs 8,180 crore.

Exclusive: BigHaat crosses Rs 1,100 Cr revenue in FY25; turns EBITDA profitable

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Exclusive: BigHaat crosses Rs 1,100 Cr revenue in FY25; turns EBITDA profitable
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Exclusive All Stories Exclusive: BigHaat crosses Rs 1,100 Cr revenue in FY25; turns EBITDA profitable Full-stack agritech platform BigHaat Agro posted a flat scale with single-digit year-on-year growth in the fiscal year ending March 2025. However, the Bengaluru-based company managed to narrow its losses by over 25% during the last fiscal year. According to its co-founder Sateesh Nukala, BigHaat has crossed the Rs 1,100 crore revenue threshold in FY25 from Rs 1,050 crore in FY24. BigHaat’s revenue split consists of 85% of revenue coming from farm produce sales, with agri-inputs, which is direct to farmers, and digital only contributing 15%. The platform now counts 3 million monthly active farmers and reported 15% gross margins in FY25, said Nukala in an interaction with Entrackr. Nukala highlighted that exports and advanced processing, a high-margin vertical launched in FY25, now contribute 20% to its monthly revenue. “We have reduced our net loss to Rs 25 crore in FY25 from Rs 35 crore in FY24 and turned EBITDA positive for the last three quarters,” said Nukala. He also added that BigHaat is among the few agritech startups to achieve profitability at scale with 6x revenue-to-capital efficiency. As per Nukala, the company is targeting Rs 1,400 crore in FY26, with spices emerging as a key growth driver. “We are also open to acquisitions of new brands to strengthen our portfolio,” he emphasized. BigHaat has raised around $25 million to date. In January 2022, it raised Rs 100 crore led by JM Financial. Beyond Next Ventures, Ashish Kacholia, Ankur Capital, and others are some notable investors for the firm. This contrasts with larger peers. DeHaat, India’s most valued agritech startup, clocked Rs 2,675 crore revenue in FY24 but with losses of over Rs 240 crore. Ninjacart, backed by Walmart and Flipkart, crossed Rs 2,000 crore revenue in the same fiscal but recorded a Rs 259.6 crore loss. By combining steady topline growth, improving margins, and sustained EBITDA profitability, BigHaat is positioning itself as one of the few agritech ventures balancing scale with financial discipline, while many peers continue to burn capital at larger scales.

Exclusive: Snapmint crosses Rs 150 Cr revenue threshold in FY25, turns profitable

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Exclusive: Snapmint crosses Rs 150 Cr revenue threshold in FY25, turns profitable
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Exclusive: Snapmint crosses Rs 150 Cr revenue threshold in FY25, turns profitable Buy now, pay later (BNPL) startup Snapmint has made a strong comeback in FY25, recording nearly 80% year-on-year revenue growth after a flat performance in FY24. The company also turned profitable during the year, according to two sources and documents reviewed by Entrackr. Snapmint’s revenue from operations soared to Rs 158.5 crore in FY25 from Rs 88.5 crore in FY24, as per the documents. Founded in 2017 by Nalin Agrawal, Anil Gelra, and Abhineet Sawa, Snapmint offers credit solutions for purchases in categories like electronics, health, and home essentials. Its digital platform, Nimbus, helps merchants boost sales and reach with customized credit options. Interest income received from granting on services was the primary source of revenue, while commissions, subvention, discount from partners, and processing fees were other allied services for Snapmint. According to the sources, Snapmint also turned black with a profit after tax of Rs 15 crore, a reversal from a loss of Rs 33.6 crore in FY24. Queries sent to Snapmint did not elicit a response. Their comments will be added if and when they respond. The company has also been in talks to raise fresh funding to the tune of $40 million, with General Atlantic likely to lead the round at a valuation of around $150-160 million. Entrackr exclusively reported this development last month. According to the startup data intelligence platform TheKredible, the company has raised around $60 million to date, including its $18 million in a mix of debt and equity led by Prashasta Seth (Prudent Investment Manager), Perpetuity Ventures, and Pegasus Fininvest. With offerings that go beyond credit cards, using credit scores instead to perform a credit check and provide limits, Snapmint certainly fills a use case that has become more relevant after the advent of UPI for many users. However, Snapmint faces competition from several BNPL players, including Axio, which was recently acquired by Amazon, Fibe (formerly EarlySalary), which raised $90 million from TR Capital, and Amara Capital. Other competitors include Simpl, Layup, DMI Group-owned ZestMoney, and a few others. With investors no longer as willing to burn money to acquire customers or invest in community building, all the firms, especially those not affiliated to a large ecom platform, face the difficult challenge of access and recognition. With Fibe having raised significant capital, the journey ahead for Snapmint is tougher, but certainly not impossible. The best interest of these apps will be served by a tougher crackdown on unauthorized and illegal lending apps that will clear out the market and bring in a fresh, if smaller segment of new customers. A case for cooperation if there ever was one.

BharatPe turns EBITDA profitable in FY25, revenue touches Rs 1,667 Cr

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BharatPe turns EBITDA profitable in FY25, revenue touches Rs 1,667 Cr
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BharatPe’s revenue from operations grew by 16.9% to Rs 1,667 crore in FY25 from Rs 1,426 crore in FY24, its consolidated annual financials accessed by Entrackr show. Fintech unicorn BharatPe witnessed a turnaround in the previous fiscal year as it recorded steady growth in scale while achieving EBITDA profitability. The company also managed to significantly cut down its losses, which shrank by over 80% during FY25. BharatPe’s revenue from operations grew by 16.9% to Rs 1,667 crore in FY25 from Rs 1,426 crore in FY24, its consolidated annual financials accessed by Entrackr show. Service fee income, which includes processing charges, commission on loan transactions, and rental income from the sale of machines and loudspeakers, remained the largest revenue driver for BharatPe, contributing 77.6% of operating revenue. This stream grew 15.8% year-on-year to Rs 1,456 crore in FY25. Revenue from the NBFC business rose to Rs 211 crore in FY25 from Rs 165 crore in FY24. Moreover, the company booked Rs 67 crore in non-operating income, pushing its total revenue to Rs 1,734 crore during the year. For BharatPe, transaction processing expenses accounted for 20.8% of the overall cost base at Rs 391 crore in FY25. Employee benefits remained steady at Rs 360 crore, which includes Rs 148.5 crore as ESOP (share-based payments). Its advertising spend saw a sharp 84% reduction to Rs 26 crore during the year. Other overheads, including outsourced services, merchant onboarding, and IT expenses, pushed the company’s total expenditure to Rs 1,876 crore in the fiscal year ending March 2025. The decent growth in scale, coupled with an effective cost mechanism, helped BharatPe to reduce its losses by 82.1% to Rs 88 crore in FY25 from Rs 492 crore in FY24. Notably, BharatPe reported a positive EBITDA of Rs 47 crore in FY25. Stripping out ESOP-related expenses, the company’s adjusted EBITDA would stand at Rs 195.5 crore for the year. BharatPe’s ROCE and EBITDA margins also improved to -3.8% and 2.82% respectively, in FY25. On a unit level, it spent Rs 1.13 to earn a rupee in FY25. At the end of the previous fiscal year, the company had total current assets of Rs 2,685 crore with cash and bank balances of Rs 872 crore. Earlier this month, BharatPe facilitated its first secondary transaction since 2021 at a valuation of $2.85 billion. To date, the fintech unicorn has raised over $650 million in equity and debt from investors such as Tiger Global, Dragoneer Investment Group, Steadfast Capital, Coatue, and others.

Curefoods posts Rs 746 Cr revenue in FY25, dessert-led income grows 95%

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Curefoods posts Rs 746 Cr revenue in FY25, dessert-led income grows 95%
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Curefoods posts Rs 746 Cr revenue in FY25, dessert-led income grows 95% Cloud kitchen brand Curefoods has filed its Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP) with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) for an Initial Public Offering (IPO). The move follows the company’s FY25 financial performance, where it reported a revenue of Rs 746 crore and a loss of Rs 170 crore, according to its balance sheet. Curefoods' operating revenue increased by 28% to Rs 746 crore in FY25 from Rs 585 crore in FY24, while its losses remained flat in the last fiscal year. Curefoods operates a multi-brand cloud kitchen business across categories like Indian meals, pizza, desserts, and health-focused food. In FY25, desserts led revenue with Rs 196 crore, followed by pizza (Rs 183 crore), Indian meals (Rs 178 crore), and healthy meals (Rs 176 crore). While desserts and pizza grew 18% and 95% YoY, respectively, the healthy segment declined by 13%. The Bengaluru-based company added Rs 29 crore from interest on financial assets which pushed its total income to Rs 775 crore in FY25. On the expense side, the cost of materials accounted for the largest share at Rs 273 crore, followed by employee benefit expenses at Rs 180 crore and commissions at Rs 137 crore. Advertising costs jumped significantly by over 64% to Rs 87 crore. Overall, the company’s total expenditure stood at Rs 944 crore in FY25, rising by 17% from Rs 807 crore in FY24. Despite the revenue growth, Curefoods’ loss remained flat at Rs 170 crore in FY25 from Rs 173 crore in FY24. Its ROCE and EBITDA margin stood at -19% and -7.5%, respectively. On a unit level, the company spent Rs 1.27 to earn a rupee of operating revenue in FY25. As of March 2025, the Ankit Nagori-led company had current assets worth Rs 339 crore in FY25, including Rs 80 crore in cash and bank balances. Curefoods’ founder Nagori is entitled to an annual fixed remuneration of Rs 3 crore (inclusive of perquisites and retirement benefits) and an annual variable bonus of up to 20% of his remuneration. Curefoods’ operational performance improved in FY25, with average daily sales rising to Rs 2 crore from Rs 1.5 crore in FY24, amid strong consumer demand across its brands. Among its 10 key brands, Sharief Bhai, EatFit, and CakeZone led revenue with Rs 148 crore, Rs 145 crore, and Rs 102 crore, respectively. The company also added new revenue streams through the launch of Krispy Kreme operations in South, West, and North India, with Rs 15 crore in revenue in FY25 after acquiring the franchise rights. The improving numbers certainly indicate a level of maturity for the business, prompting the move to go public as well. However, risks remain, particularly in the performance of the ‘Healthy Foods’ segment and now, the Krispy Kreme franchise, which has not quite delivered in India, and continues to face a tough challenge to crack the local market. Curefoods and its multi-brand approach remains to be tested, especially with profits still distant, and H1 of FY26 will probably be a good time to evaluate if the firm has discovered a path to profitability.

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