Decoding Easebuzz’s Series A round, valuation and captable

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Decoding Easebuzz’s Series A round, valuation and captable Digital payments company Easebuzz has raised Rs 240 crore (approximately $28.2 million) in its Series A round including Rs 200 crore ($23.5 million) in primary capital and Rs 40 crore ($4.7 million) in secondary capital. The board at Easebuzz allotted 2,53,285 Series A CCPS and 7 equity shares at an issue price of Rs 7,896 per share to raise Rs 200 crore, its regulatory filing sourced from the Registrar of Companies (RoC) shows. This is the second funding round for the Pune-based company, before this, it raised $4 million in its seed round led by 8i Ventures, Varanium Capital, and Guild Capital. In the primary capital, Bessemer Venture Partners led the funding round with an investment of Rs 141.28 crore ($16.6 million), followed by existing investors Varanium Capital and 8i Ventures, who each contributed Rs 27 crore. Reed India Consulting also participated with an investment of Rs 4.7 crore. The proceeds will support business expansion, strengthen market presence, and fund investments in secure, scalable technology. They will also boost working capital, support marketing for customer growth and brand awareness, and address strategic corporate needs—driving long-term growth and innovation in the digital payments sector. According to Entrackr’s estimates, the company is expected to be valued at around $195–$200 million post-allotment, a significant jump from its approximate $12 million valuation during the seed round. Easebuzz has raised $34 million to date. According to startup data intelligence platform TheKredible, 8i Ventures is the largest external shareholder with a 10.88% stake followed by Varanium Capital and Bessemer Venture Partners with 8.48% and 8.47%, respectively. Co-founder and MD of the company, Rohit Prasad holds a 27.84% stake. Notably, these shareholding percentages will change a bit following the secondary transaction disclosure. Founded in 2024, Easebuzz has established itself in the payment gateway space by catering specifically to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The company offers a comprehensive suite of plug-and-play APIs that facilitate seamless payment processing, disbursements, and financial operations. On a year-on-year basis, the company reported a 24% increase in its operating revenue to Rs 290 crore, while posting a profit of Rs 37.73 lakh during the same period. The platform also processed a Gross Transaction Value (GTV) of more than Rs 1,00,000 crore during the same period, according to the company. Easebuzz competes with some major players in the payment processing space including Razorpay, Cashfree Payments, Paytm, and PhonePe, among others.