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BlackSoil NBFC raises $12M in equity capital from existing backers
IndianStartupNews
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1y ago
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BlackSoil NBFC, a subsidiary of BlackSoil Group, has raised Rs 100 crore ($12 million) through a rights issue from existing Indian investors and family offices. The funding will boost the company's credit profile, enabling it to increase borrowing capabilities and drive growth. This marks the fourth investment in BlackSoil NBFC, bringing the total to over Rs 250 crore ($30 million). The firm is supported by well-known investors and family offices, including those associated with Allcargo Logistics and Navneet Education. BlackSoil provides alternative credit solutions to various sectors, including growth companies and NBFCs.
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BlackSoil NBFC raises $12 mn from rights issue to family offices
VCCircle
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1y ago
Medial
BlackSoil NBFC, the non-banking arm of BlackSoil, has raised Rs 100 crore ($12.1 million) through a rights issue from its Indian investors and family offices. The funds will be used to enhance BlackSoil NBFC's credit profile and borrowing capacity as they venture into new business verticals and sectors. BlackSoil NBFC is a leading player in the alternative credit space, and their portfolio includes companies like Oyo, Yatra, and Udaan. Since its inception, BlackSoil NBFC has disbursed over Rs 5,000 crore and has raised Rs 250 crore in equity.
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BlackSoil NBFC raises $12 Mn equity capital from existing backers
Entrackr
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1y ago
Medial
Alternative credit platform BlackSoil NBFC, the flagship arm of BlackSoil Group, has raised equity of Rs 100 crore ($12 million) from its existing Indian investors and family offices through a rights issue. The capital injection will improve BlackSoil NBFCโs credit profile and boost its borrowing capabilities and growth, the company said in a press release. BlackSoil is backed by investors and family offices of Allcargo Logistics, Navneet Education, Mahavir Agency, and Mathew Cyriac-led Florintree Advisors. This latest funding also marks BlackSoil NBFCโs fourth capital infusion within eight years, bringing its total equity raise to approximately Rs 250 crore ($30 million). Additionally, it has secured debt financing of over Rs 1,700 crore (more than $200 million) from HNIs, banks et al. BlackSoil provides alternative credit solutions to growth companies, financial institutions, NBFCs and MSMEs across sectors. At the group level, BlackSoil has surpassed Rs 5,000 crore (over $600 million) disbursement across 214 deals by December 2023. Its portfolio includes ideaForge, Upstox, Bluestone, OYO, Udaan, Zetwerk, Spinny, Yatra, Dunzo, Purplle, Mobikwik and Cure Foods. As per BlackSoil, its AUM grew around 30% year-on-year in 2023 and it deployed Rs 1650 crore (nearly $200 million) across 63 deals and exited from over 20 deals in the last year. The firm also said that its portfolio companies collectively raised equity of $800 million in the last year while three of them including Yatra, ideaForge and Cellecor got listed on the stock exchange in 2023.
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Fintech startup CredRight raises $9.7 Mn led by Dell Foundation
Entrackr
ยท
1y ago
Medial
Fintech startup CredRight has raised Rs 78 crore ($9.7 million) in a funding round involving equity and debt. The Michael & Susan Dell Foundation led the equity capital funding, joined by existing investors like YourNest, Spearhead Capital, 9Unicorns, and Accion Venture Lab. Debt capital funding came from Blacksoil, Caspian Debt, RevX Capital, and Westen Capital. CredRight plans to expand into new areas, enhance its technology, and provide formal finance access to small businesses and MSMEs. The platform, which serves nano entrepreneurs and aims to address the financing gap, has shown significant growth with one of the lowest NPAs in the industry.
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BlackSoil NBFC raises over Rs 200 Cr debt
Entrackr
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12m ago
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BlackSoil NBFC, the flagship arm of BlackSoil Group, has raised Rs 208 crore debt. The round witnessed participation from HNIs, UHNIs, Family Offices, banks, and NBFCs. According to BlackSoil, 60% of this funding came from new debt investors and its total debt raised to over Rs 1,570 crore as of June 30, 2024. The company had recently raised Rs 100 crore through a rights issue where all its investors participated in this round. BlackSoil is backed by investors and family offices of Allcargo Logistics, Navneet Education, Mahavir Agency and Mathew Cyriac-led Florintree Advisors. The company has expanded its lender network, including several banks and NBFCs, enhancing its borrowing capabilities. Co-founded in 2016 by Mohinder Pal Bansal & Ankur Bansal, it offers customized credit solutions to emerging corporates, financial institutions, NBFCs, and MSMEs across sectors. The group claims that it has solidified its position as a preferred lender for new-age economy businesses, employing a sector-agnostic approach and cash flow-focused underwriting methodology BlackSoil has 5 unicorns in its portfolio including Spinny, Upstox, MobiKwik and others. The most recent unicorn in their portfolio is Spinny which became a billion dollar valued company in 2021. BlackSoil maintains a diversified portfolio spanning a wide range of sectors, including fintech, agri-tech, B2B, consumer, healthcare, SaaS, and IoT. It has also expanded into emerging sectors like EV, quick commerce, hospitality, and online travel aggregators (OTA). Its noteworthy investments include ideaForge, Upstox, Bluestone, OYO, Udaan, Zetwerk, Spinny, Yatra, Purplle, Curefoods, Celbal Technologies and JCB Salons. The Mumbai-based company says that it saw over 30% year-on-year growth in debt fundraise, having a network of nine banks & five NBFCs, and more than 250 HNI families.
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PE firms eye stake in diaper maker Nobel Hygiene as existing backers look to exit
VCCircle
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1y ago
Medial
Several private equity firms are reportedly interested in acquiring a stake in diaper manufacturer Nobel Hygiene Pvt. Ltd, as its existing backers consider exiting. The Mumbai-based company is expected to secure a deal that involves a primary capital infusion. The potential investors are looking to capitalize on the increasing demand for hygiene products, particularly in the diaper segment.
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After fundraise, agritech Arya.ag doubles down on commerce, finance | The Arc
The Arc Web
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1y ago
Medial
Arya.ag, an agritech startup, closed a $29 million funding round at a $325 million valuation, led by Blue Earth Capital and existing backers Quona Capital and Asia Impact. Founded in 2013, Arya.ag offers solutions like warehousing, financing, and market linkage for the agricultural sector. The company reported FY24 revenue of Rs 360 crore and a profit of Rs 17 crore, representing 36% growth from FY23. Blue Earth, an impact fund, has financed various Indian companies and is also a limited partner in private equity funds like Lok Capital and Quona.
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Bengaluru's D2C luggage brand Mokobara raises $12M in a Series B funding round
IndianStartupNews
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1y ago
Medial
Bengaluru-based luggage brand, Mokobara, has secured $12 million in a Series B funding round led by Peak XV Partners, with participation from existing investors Sauce VC and Saama Capital. The startup plans to use the funding to expand its business operations in key markets such as Bengaluru, Delhi, and Mumbai, as well as increase its offline presence through new store openings. Mokobara offers a range of luggage and travel accessories, and has seen significant growth in operating revenue, though its losses have also increased. The funding round reflects growing investor interest in consumer brands, particularly those in the travel sector.
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Indian fintech startup Navadhan raises โน12 crore in seed round
Inshorts
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2y ago
Medial
Navadhan, a fintech startup targeting rural areas in India, has secured $1.5 million (approximately โน12 crore) in a seed funding round. The investment was led by Varanium NexGen, with participation from Gemba Capital and co-leading by Anicut Capital. With this funding, Navadhan has accumulated a total funding of $16 million through equity and debt lines in collaboration with NBFC partners. The startup's platform facilitates connections between rural small businesses and NBFCs and banks.
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Warburg Pincus-backed Avanse Financial files draft papers for Rs 3,500 Cr IPO
YourStory
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1y ago
Medial
Avanse Financial Services, an education-focused non-banking financial company (NBFC), plans to raise Rs 3,500 crore through an initial public offering (IPO). The funds will be used to increase the company's capital base. The IPO includes a fresh issue of equity shares worth up to Rs 1,000 crore and an offer for sale (OFS) of up to Rs 2,500 crore by existing shareholders. Avanse Financial Services is the second-largest education-focused NBFC in India, offering education loans to students and financing for educational institutions. The IPO is being managed by multiple financial firms including Kotak Mahindra Capital and J.P. Morgan.
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True North-backed domestic NBFC adds new investor to cap table
VCCircle
ยท
1y ago
Medial
A domestic non-banking financial company (NBFC), supported by True North, has secured additional funding from a venture capital firm based in Singapore. True North, a private equity firm, previously raised Rs 1,000 crore for its private credit fund. The NBFC has now attracted a new investor to its shareholder list.
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