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Celcius Logistics raises Rs 40 Cr in pre-Series B round

EntrackrEntrackr · 1y ago
Celcius Logistics raises Rs 40 Cr in pre-Series B round
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Celcius Logistics, a domestic aggregator providing end-to-end cold-chain solutions, has secured Rs 40 crore ($4.8 million) in a pre-series B round, led by existing investor IvyCap Ventures. Other investors include ⁠Mumbai Angels and Caret Capital. The current round follows the Series A funding round of Rs 100 crore ($12 million) in April 2023 led by IvyCap Ventures. The fresh proceeds will be used to expand its footprint across its transportation management system (TMS) and warehouse management system (WMS), further strengthening its cold storage solution. It also aims to expand its reach in over 500 cities in the next one year and help manufacturers sell their perishable products. Founded by Swarup Bose, Celcius Logistics connects shippers and transporters and is a one-stop solution for all cold chain requirements, ensuring last mile and hyperlocal deliveries. The platform has already transported over four lakh tons of perishable cargo for dairy, pharma, fruits, seafood as well as fresh agricultural produce. Its clients include Zomato, Spicejet, Reliance Pharma, Maersk, Prabhat Dairy, Baskin Robbins, Vadilal, Domino’s, Keventers, and Godrej Agrovet among others. Currently, the platform claims to have 4,000 vehicles, 107 cold storage facilities, 27 distribution centres, and 200 hyperlocal riders across the country.

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Agraga raises Rs 100 Cr in pre-Series B led by Bajaj Finserv Group

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Agraga raises Rs 100 Cr in pre-Series B led by Bajaj Finserv Group
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Agraga raises Rs 100 Cr in pre-Series B led by Bajaj Finserv Group Digital freight forwarder Agraga has raised Rs 100 crore (around $12 million) in its pre-Series B round led by Bajaj Finserv Group, with participation from existing investor IvyCap Ventures and select global angel backers. Agraga had earlier raised Rs 70 crore in its Series A round in May 2023, led by IvyCap Ventures with participation from Alteria. The proceeds will be used to expand its cross-border logistics platform, strengthen its LCL (Less-than-Container Load) vertical, scale automation and visibility tools, and deepen its presence across major export hubs. Founded in 2021, Agraga provides a unified platform that integrates freight booking, customs, warehousing, and embedded financial services. The firm aims to simplify cross-border logistics for MSMEs and mid-market enterprises by offering real-time pricing, tracking, and compliance workflows. Agraga claims to have built its stack around four layers which includes discovery, tracking, execution, and data-driven decision-making. Agraga serves more than 700 customers and 1,000 vendors across 40 global trade lanes. It also partners with financial institutions including ICICI Bank and IDFC First Bank. Its subsidiary Byteport Logistics focuses on channel-partner aggregation for MSME and LCL customers. Bajaj Finserv backs Indian startups through its corporate venture arm, Bajaj Finserv Ventures, and its newer alternative investment subsidiary, with a focus on fintech, healthcare and technology.

ProcMart raises Rs 25 Cr in pre-Series B round

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ProcMart raises Rs 25 Cr in pre-Series B round
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Business-to-business procurement marketplace ProcMart has raised Rs 25 crore ($3 million) in its pre-Series B round from Sixth Sense Ventures India. The board at ProcMart has issued 5,933 pre-series B CCPS at an issue price of Rs 42,127 each to raise Rs 25 crore, its regulatory filing soured from the RoC shows. Previously, the startup had raised $10 million in its Series A round led by Sixth Sense Ventures in November 2022. Following the fresh proceeds, Sixth Sense became the largest external stakeholder with 30% stake in ProcMart while its founder and chief executive officer Anish Popli will command 41.76% of the company. As per the startup data intelligence platform TheKredible, the latest capital injection has been done at a valuation, which is Rs 275 crore. Founded in 2015 by Anish Popli, the IndiaMART-backed startup provides supply chain solutions and infrastructure to businesses including services such as purchase order management, contract administration, master data management, e-catalogue management and market intelligence. ProcMart’s clients include Colgate, Mondelez, Harman, and Vedanta. It has 13 offices in India and one in Malaysia. The company also launched white-label in 2022 to provide construction equipment. The Noida-based company recently announced a strategic collaboration with local vendors in the biomass briquettes and pellets manufacturing sector. It competes with Lightspeed Ventures-backed Udaan in the B2B supply chain space.

Emiza raises Rs 100 Cr in Series C round

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Emiza raises Rs 100 Cr in Series C round
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Emiza raises Rs 100 Cr in Series C round Supply chain and warehousing startup Emiza has mopped up its Rs 100 crore (approximately $12 million) Series C funding round co-led by Evolvence India and Mirabilis Investment Trust. The round, which came at a valuation of Rs 400 crore (nearly $50 million), comprised a mix of primary and secondary investments, enabling exit for some early investors. The proceeds will be utilized to drive innovation, enhance warehouse technology, improve automation, and expand its footprint with new facilities, Emiza said in a press release. Co-founded in 2015 by Ajay Rao and Jitendra Kumar, Emiza provides logistics and delivery management solutions for e-commerce businesses. It offers warehousing and fulfillment solutions and uses technology and processes to optimize and manage the storage and distribution of inventory. Emiza states that it has emerged as a key enabler in this ecosystem, delivering customized warehousing and fulfilment solutions that elevate customer experiences and drive operational excellence for its partners. The company has recorded 40% year-on-year growth to Rs 102 crore during the fiscal year ended March 2024. However, the profits for the firm dwindled to Rs 2.6 crore in FY24, compared to Rs 4.98 crore in FY23.

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