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Exclusive: Altum Credo to raise Rs 100 Cr in Series C round

EntrackrEntrackr · 18h ago
Exclusive: Altum Credo to raise Rs 100 Cr in Series C round
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Housing finance company Altum Credo is raising Rs 100 crore (approximately $11.8 million) in its ongoing Series C round from existing investor British International Investment. This will follow its $40 million Series C round in April last year, which comprised $27 million in primary capital and $13 million in secondary transactions, providing a partial exit to its early investors. The board at Altum Credo passed a resolution to issue 57,80,347 Series C1 CCPS at an issue price of Rs 173 each to raise Rs 100 crore, according to its regulatory filing accessed from Registrar of Companies (RoC). The proceeds from this funding will be used to expand the company’s lending operations and geographic reach, filling added. According to Entrackr’s estimates, the company will be valued at Rs 1,694 crore (approximately $200 million) post-allotment, reflecting a 60% increase from its $124 million valuation in the previous fundraise. Founded in 2016, Altum Credo provides housing finance to economically weaker and low-income groups, offering home loans ranging from Rs 4 lakh to Rs 40 lakh for tenures of 5–20 years. It focuses on first-time homebuyers in semi-urban and rural India. According to startup data intelligence platform TheKredible, the Pune-based company has raised $70 million since inception. Following the allotment of this round, British International Investment will be holding a 9.04% stake in the company while its promoters Ganesh Rao, Ashish Tiwari and Vikrant Bhagwat will collectively retain a 18.26% stake. In the fiscal year ended March 2024, Altum Credo posted a 67% increase in operating revenue to Rs 112.87 crore, while its profit more than doubled to Rs 20 crore during the same period. Apart from Altum Credo, players like Aviom, Easy Home Finance, Basic Home Loan, and Andromeda also operate in the same space.

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Altum Credo raises $40 Mn in Series C, provides partial exit to early backers

EntrackrEntrackr · 1y ago
Altum Credo raises $40 Mn in Series C, provides partial exit to early backers
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Housing finance company Altum Credo has scooped up $40 million in its Series C funding round led by Z3Partners and Oikocredit. The financing round also saw participation from British International Investment, and existing investors Aavishkaar Capital, Amicus Capital and PS Pai and family. Altum Credo has raised $27 million in equity and facilitated partial exit to Series A investors of $13 million, the company said via press release. The Pune-based company had previously raised $9.8 million in Series A and $12 million in Series B in 2021. The company plans to use the fresh proceeds to achieve AUM growth by strengthening its distribution network and expanding its operation to more cities. Altum Credo provides financial accessibility for first home buyers across semi-urban and rural areas of India. It provides home loans in the range of Rs 4 lakh to Rs 40 lakh for a tenure of 5-20 years. The company added that the average ticket size of the home loan portfolio is at Rs 8.5 lakhs with a tenure of 15 years. With loan-to-value ratio below 50%, the average value of the properties funded is around Rs 15-25 lakhs. Altum Credo largely focuses on unserved and under-served segments, targeting first time homeowners. As of March 2024, Altum Credo had an AUM of Rs 830 crore ($ 100 million) with 93% of their customers belonging to the economically weaker section (EWS) or low-income group (LIG) category. As per startup data intelligence platform TheKredible, Altum Credo’s revenue from operations scaled 102.4% to Rs 67.2 crore in FY23. Significantly, its profit shot up 99% which stood at Rs 8.95 crore during FY23. It is yet to file FY24 financials. Besides, Altum Credo, Aviom, Easy Home Finance, Basic Home Loan, Andromeda also operate in similar space. Venture capital firm Z3 Partners announced the final close of its Fund at Rs 550 crore in January last year. Earlier this week, it invested $9 million in quick service restaurant chain Wow! Momo.

Decoding Atlum Credo’s $40 Mn primary and secondary round

EntrackrEntrackr · 1y ago
Decoding Atlum Credo’s $40 Mn primary and secondary round
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Digital payments company Altum Credo recently announced $40 million in its Series C round led by Z3Partners and Oikocredit. Apart from primary capital, the company also offered partial exit to its backers. While the company didn’t disclose any details besides round size and investors, Entrackr has reviewed its regulatory filings to decode details such as round break up, shareholding, valuation, and secondary component in the deal. The board at Altum Credo has passed a special resolution to issue 300 equity and 1,99,99,700 Series C CCPS at an issue price of Rs 114 each to raise Rs 228 crore or $27 million as a primary capital, its regulatory filing accessed through the Registrar of Companies shows. Oikocredit and Z3 Partners (BII) invested Rs 80 crore and Rs 85 crore while British International Investment, Amicus Capital, and Avishkaar India pumped in Rs 26 crore, 12 crore, and 25 crore, respectively, in primary fundraising. According to the shareholder agreement between investors, there is also a secondary transaction where 1,03,96,040 shares have been sold worth Rs 118.5 or $14 million. Out of Rs 118.5 crore of secondary transactions, ABF (Avishkar Bharat Fund) sold Rs 79 crore worth of shares while promoters sold Rs 13.54 crore worth of shares. PS Pai and family purchased Rs 79 crore worth of shares in the secondary transactions from Avishakkar Bharat Fund and promoters. According to TheKredible’s estimates, the company has been valued at around Rs 1165 crore or $149 million post-allotment. Altum Credo provides financial accessibility for first-home buyers across semi-urban and rural areas of India. It provides home loans in the range of Rs 4 lakh to Rs 40 lakh for a tenure of 5-20 years. Following the fresh proceeds, Avishkaar remains the largest external stakeholder with 15.92% followed by Amicus Capital. Oikocredit and Z3 Partners command 7.62% and 8.09% stake of the company. Head to TheKredible for the complete shareholding pattern. While the company is yet to file its financial statements for FY24, Altum Credo’s revenue from operations scaled 102.4% to Rs 67.2 crore in FY23. As per TheKredible, its profit shot up 99% to Rs 8.95 crore during FY23.

Exclusive: Eggoz to raise Rs 125 Cr led by Gaja Capital

EntrackrEntrackr · 21d ago
Exclusive: Eggoz to raise Rs 125 Cr led by Gaja Capital
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Eggoz, a consumer brand for eggs, is raising Rs 125 crore, approximately ($14.7 million) in its Series C round led by Gaja Capital with the participation of existing investors IvyCap Ventures and Redbright Partners. The board at Eggoz has passed a special resolution to issue 1 equity and 15,334 Series C preference shares at an issue price of Rs 81,511 each to raise Rs 125 crore or $14.7 million, its regulatory filing accessed from the Registrar of Companies (RoC) shows. Gaja Capital will spearhead the round with Rs 100 crore, while IvyCap Ventures and Redbright Partners will inject Rs 20.95 crore and Rs 4.05 crore, respectively. According to Entrackr’s estimates, the company will be valued at around Rs 480-500 crore or $55-58 million post-money. This marks a 60% increase in the valuation when compared to its last round. Founded in 2017 in Bihar by Abhishek Negi, Aditya Singh, and Uttam Kumar, Eggoz operates an asset-light, farmer-led model that ensures fresh eggs reach retailers within 24 hours. The brand has scaled its presence across Delhi-NCR, Bengaluru, Kolkata, Jaipur, Lucknow, and several non-metro cities. In a bid to diversify, Eggoz has also forayed into ready-to-cook offerings such as momos, burger patties, nuggets, and more. Eggoz has raised over $27 million in total funding so far. This includes an $8.8 million Series B round led by IvyCap Ventures. Before this, the company had secured $3.5 million in its Series A round and Rs 3.7 crore during its seed stage. The company has yet to file its FY25 numbers. Eggoz has recorded a 33.6% year-on-year increase in its revenue to Rs 73.1 crore in FY24, while the losses of the firm reduced by 24% to Rs 25 crore in the same period.

Exclusive: The Whole Truth kicks off Series C with 3.6X valuation surge

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Exclusive: The Whole Truth kicks off Series C with 3.6X valuation surge
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Exclusive: The Whole Truth kicks off Series C with 3.6X valuation surge Clean-label health food brand The Whole Truth is raising Rs 133.3 crore (approximately $15.8 million) in a series C round led by Sofina Ventures, with the participation of Peak XV and Matrix Partners. The board at The Whole Truth has passed a special resolution to issue 45,097 Series C preference shares at an issue price of Rs 29,556.5 each to raise Rs 133.3 crore or $15.8 million, its regulatory filing accessed from the Registrar of Companies (RoC) shows. Sofina Ventures is leading the Series C round with an investment of Rs 65.8 crore, while Peak XV and Matrix Partners will contribute Rs 25 crore and Rs 29.5 crore, respectively. Sauce Continued Fund will also participate with an investment of Rs 13 crore. The fresh funds will be used to meet financial requirements and support business expansion. According to Entrackr’s estimates, the Mumbai-based company will have a post-allotment valuation of approximately Rs 2,135 crore ($254 million). This marks a 3.6X increase in valuation compared to its previous Series B round, which closed at $70 million. According to the filings, after the fresh funding round, Peak XV will hold 21.14% of the firm, while Matrix Partners will own 21.4%. Sofina Ventures and Sauce Continuity will hold 3.08% and 3.77%, respectively. The Whole Truth was reportedly in discussions to raise $25 million in a new funding round. The company has secured $15.8 million so far and may raise additional funds as the round progresses. The Whole Truth offers a range of products, including protein bars, peanut butter, dark chocolates, energy bars, immunity balls, and muesli. The company provides subscription options and claims that 80-85% of its sales come from its website, with the remaining revenue generated through partnerships. The Whole Truth recorded an 81% year-on-year growth, with revenue rising to Rs 65.3 crore in FY24 from Rs 35.96 crore in FY23. The company reduced its losses by 33% during the same period.

Exclusive: Zypp Electric raises $6.5 Mn in ongoing Series C

EntrackrEntrackr · 6m ago
Exclusive: Zypp Electric raises $6.5 Mn in ongoing Series C
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Exclusive: Zypp Electric raises $6.5 Mn in ongoing Series C B2B delivery and shared mobility startup Zypp Electric is raising Rs 55.4 crore ($6.5 million) from 16 investors, which seems to be part of the ongoing Series C funding round for the Gurugram-based company. The board at Zypp Electric has passed a special resolution to issue 564 Series C2 CCPS at an issue price of Rs 9,83,005 each to raise Rs 55.4 crore, its regulatory filing accessed from the Registrar of Companies shows. Individuals including Ajay Kumar Aggarwal, Samir Goenka, Narinder Bajaj, Kapil Kriplani, Vega Industries, Gagan Khanna, Supersonic Carrier, Nirmal K Bathwal, and 10 other investors will cumulatively participate during the investment. According to Entrackr’s estimates, the company will be valued at around $335-350 million. This seems to be part of an ongoing round, and the valuation may vary with further injection. According to the company, it may raise up to $50 million in the Series C fundraise. In May last year, Zypp kicked off the new round with a $15 million tranche led by ENEOS. The company was backed by IAN Fund, 9 Unicorns (now 100 Unicorns), Anthill Ventures, Eiman Abdullah Mahfood Al Qatar, and others. Founded by Akash Gupta and Rashi Agrawal in 2017, Zypp Electric is an EV-as-a-service platform offering electric vehicle rentals along with delivery services through its e-scooter fleet for gig workers. The company claims to have around 22,000 active vehicles in its fleet, with 15,000 in Delhi NCR, 4,000 in Bengaluru, and 1,200 in Mumbai. Zypp Electric witnessed significant 2.6X growth, with its operating revenue crossing Rs 290 crore during the fiscal year ended March 2024. However, in pursuit of scale, the losses for the firm rose 2.2X to Rs 91 crore in the same period.

Fleetx set to raise over Rs 100 Cr in Series C round

EntrackrEntrackr · 1m ago
Fleetx set to raise over Rs 100 Cr in Series C round
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SaaS-based fleet and logistics management platform Fleetx.io is all set to raise more than Rs 100 crore ($12 million) in its Series C round, three sources aware of the development told Entrackr. "Fleetx is set to raise over Rs 100 crore in its Series C round, with the majority of the funding coming from existing investors," said one of the sources. "Around 60-70% of the total will be raised as primary capital." Founded in 2017 by Vineet Sharma, Abhay Jeet Gupta, Udbhav Rai, Parveen Kataria, and Vishal Misra, Fleetx provides a range of IoT and software-driven solutions designed to help fleet operators and industries digitize their logistics processes. The Gurugram-based startup had raised $19.4 million in its Series B round led by IndiaMart with participation from IndiaQuotient and BEENEXT in February 2022. IndiaMart and BEENEXT are likely to participate in the round, which is expected to value Fleetx.io at around Rs 1,200 crore. The secondary component will provide exits for early backers, including angel investors,” said a second source who also requested anonymity. Sources indicate that the terms of the deal have been finalized, and if everything proceeds as planned, the round will be public soon. Queries sent to Fleetx, IndiaMart and BEENEXT did not receive a response by the time of publication. For the fiscal year ending in March 2024, Fleetx reported Rs 56.58 crore in operating revenue against Rs 41.63 crore in FY23. The company managed to control its losses by more than 55% to Rs 24.21 crore in FY24 from Rs 54.33 crore in the previous fiscal year. It has yet to file its annual report for FY25.

Exclusive: Snitch to raise Rs 280 Cr in Series B round at Rs 2,500 Cr valuation

EntrackrEntrackr · 1m ago
Exclusive: Snitch to raise Rs 280 Cr in Series B round at Rs 2,500 Cr valuation
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Exclusive: Snitch to raise Rs 280 Cr in Series B round at Rs 2,500 Cr valuation D2C menswear fashion brand Snitch is set to raise Rs 278.93 crore or $33 million, led by 360 One Asset Management Fund with the participation of existing investors SWC Global and IvyCap Ventures. This will be the second major funding round for the Bengaluru-based fashion brand, following its $13 million Series A raised in December 2023. The Snitch’s board passed a special resolution to approve the issue of 1,755 Series B CCPS at an issue price of Rs 15,89,385 to raise Rs 278.9 crore or approximately $33 million, its regulatory filings accessed from the Registrar of Companies (RoC) show. 360 One will spearhead the round with Rs 220 crore or $25.9 million, while existing backers SWC Global and IvyCap Ventures will contribute with Rs 29.4 crore or $3.5 million respectively. As per Entrackr’s estimates, Snitch will be valued at around Rs 2,400-2500 crore or $294 million post-allotment, marking a nearly 5X spike in its valuation from Rs 500 crore in its previous round. Snitch, founded in 2019 by Siddharth Dungarwal, is a direct-to-consumer (D2C) fashion brand specializing in fast fashion for men. The company offers trendy and affordable apparel through its own website, mobile application, and an expanding network of offline retail stores. As of now, Snitch has established 58 physical stores across India, with a presence in major cities such as Bengaluru, Mumbai, Delhi, and locations in Gujarat, among others. The company claims to open over 100 offline stores across India by 2028. Snitch featured during the second season of Shark Tank India and raised Rs 1.5 crore against 1.5% equity from Anupam Mittal, Aman Gupta, Namita Thapar, Vineeta Singh, Peyush Bansal, and Amit Jain at Rs 100 crore valuation. According to startup data intelligence platform TheKredible, IvyCap Ventures and SWC Global are the largest external shareholders, holding 10.39% and 10.17% stakes respectively, while new investor 360 One will hold a 9.67% stake in the company. For the fiscal year ending March 2024, Snitch reported a 100% year-on-year increase in its revenue to Rs 241 crore with Rs 4.39 crore profits. The company has yet to release its annual results for FY25. Snitch operates in a competitive D2C fashion landscape, going head-to-head with brands like The Souled Store, which achieved profitability in FY24. It also competes with Rare Rabbit, which recently secured $6 million in funding from A91 Partners, and Wrogn, which raised $9 million in October last year from Aditya Birla Digital Fashion.

Exclusive: Kiran Mazumdar Shaw’s Immuneel Therapeutics raises Rs 100 Cr

EntrackrEntrackr · 1y ago
Exclusive: Kiran Mazumdar Shaw’s Immuneel Therapeutics raises Rs 100 Cr
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Cancer focused biotech startup Immuneel Therapeutics has raised Rs 100 crore or $12 million in the extension of Series A round from Taiba Middle East FZ LLC. This is the third round of investment for the Bengaluru-based company since its inception in 2018. The board at Immuneel Therapeutic has passed a special resolution to issue 1o equity shares and 8,164 Series A1 CCPS at an issue price of Rs 1,22,330 each to raise Rs 100 crore or $12 million, its regulatory filing accessed from the Registrar of Companies show. The company will use these investments for growth and expansion as decided by the board, the filings further added. As per TheKredible’s estimates, the firm has been valued at around Rs 587 crore or $71 million (post-allotment). Following the fresh proceeds, Taiba Middle East FZ holds a 17% stake in Immuneel Therapeutics. The round appears to be ongoing and it may raise more funds. The company has raised around $40 million to date including its $15 million Series A financing co-led by Eight Roads Ventures, True North, and F-Prime Capital in 2022. Founded by Biocon founder Kiran Mazumdar Shaw, oncologist and Pulitzer winner — Siddhartha Mukherjee and Kush Parwar, Immuneel Therapeutics is an Indian clinical-stage startup which is engaged in developing cell and gene therapies for cancer patients. It’s also working on developing its own pipeline of chimeric antigen receptor T-cell (CAR-T) therapies and other cellular immunotherapies for management and treatment of cancer. The firm claims to offer therapies at one-third of the costs borne for gene therapies in America. While the company is yet to file its annual statements for FY24, six-year-old Immuneel Therapeutics remained at a pre-revenue stage in FY23. Its losses stood at Rs 39 crore in the fiscal year ending March 2023.

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