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Exclusive: BankBazaar bags Rs 130 Cr in equity and debt funding

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Exclusive: BankBazaar bags Rs 130 Cr in equity and debt funding
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BankBazaar, an online marketplace for financial products, has raised Rs 80 crore ($9.6 million) in its ongoing Series D round via private placement. This is the first round of investment for the firm in 2024. The board at BankBazaar has passed a special resolution to issue up to 22,821 Series D2 CCPS at an issue price of Rs 3,727 each to raise Rs 80 crore, its regulatory filing sourced from the RoC shows. According to the filings, the company will deploy this fund for purposes like meeting capital requirements, expansion, and growth. BankBazaar has already received Rs 46.35 crore in three tranches while the rest of the amount will flow to its account soon. The Peak XV Partners-backed firm also raised Rs 50 crore via non-convertible debentures and convertible share warrants from Vistra ITCL (India) Limited, separate filing reveals. As per TheKredible estimates, the Chennai-based company has been valued at around $217 million (post-allotment). BankBazaar is a co-branded credit card issuer that lets you check your credit score as well as cross-sells third-party loans and insurance products. As per the company website, it has partnered with more than 50 banks and has a customer base of over 50 million. The 15-year-old company has amassed over $110 million in funding to date from Amazon, GUS Holdings, Walden Investments, Eight Roads, and others. See TheKredible for the complete shareholding pattern. While the company claimed to achieve breakeven with revenue of Rs 250 crore in FY24, its revenue from operations saw a surge of 65.6% to Rs 159 crore in FY23 from Rs 96 crore in FY22. However, its losses stood at Rs 27 crore in FY23.

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BankBazaar raises Rs 55 Cr, partners with Muthoot Fincorp to enter gold loan segment

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BankBazaar raises Rs 55 Cr, partners with Muthoot Fincorp to enter gold loan segment
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BankBazaar raises Rs 55 Cr, partners with Muthoot Fincorp to enter gold loan segment BankBazaar has secured Rs 55 crore ($6.44 million) in fresh funding from a group of investors, including Muthoot Fincorp and existing investor Walden International. Earlier in April 2024, the Chennai-based company had raised Rs 80 crore ($9.6 million) in its ongoing Series D round via private placement. The fresh investment was made at a valuation of around Rs 1,700 crore (approximately $200 million). Muthoot Fincorp alone invested Rs 15 crore in this round. With the investment from Muthoot Fincorp, BankBazaar’s total equity funding has risen to $116 million. According to BankBazaar co-founder Adhil Shetty, this funding is a continuation of the company’s previous round from December 2023. He stated that the round remains open as the company explores further options. In FY24, the company recorded a 63% growth in its co-branded credit card business and expects to maintain a 46% annual revenue growth rate between FY22 and FY25. According to Shetty, the company is on track to reach EBITDA profitability for the full year in FY25. BankBazaar offers co-branded credit cards with Yes Bank. Along with the funding, BankBazaar has partnered with Muthoot Fincorp to enter the gold loan segment.

Gully Labs raises Rs 8.7 Cr in seed round led by Zeropearl VC

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Gully Labs raises Rs 8.7 Cr in seed round led by Zeropearl VC
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Gully Labs raises Rs 8.7 Cr in seed round led by Zeropearl VC Sneaker brand Gully Labs has raised Rs 8.7 crore in a seed funding round — comprising Rs 7.6 crore in equity and Rs 1.1 crore in venture debt. The equity round was led by Zeropearl VC along with participation from Untitled Ventures, Atrium Ventures, and other prominent angel investors including Bounce co-founder & CEO Vivekananda Hallekere, Suhasini Sampath, Nishchay AG, Renee Cosmetics founder Ashutosh Valani, Anurag Ramadasan, and Rahul Seth, while Stride Ventures led the debt investment. Prior to this, the company had secured Rs 1.1 crore in equity during its pre-seed round in 2024. The fresh capital will be deployed towards diversifying the product mix, expanding sales channels, and opening physical retail stores, Gully Labs said in a press release. Co-founded in 2023 by Arjun Singh and Animesh Mishra, Gully Labs crafts handmade sneakers, blending premium materials with culturally rich design stories — from Phulkari-embroidered trainers to Onam-inspired silhouettes. Gully Labs sells its products through its website and in select partner stores across Indian metros. The company plans to build a larger production facility, broaden its product line across diverse sneaker styles, and deepen its reach across India and global markets. It also plans to launch exclusive retail outlets as part of its omni-channel strategy.

Red Fort Capital bags Rs 22.6 Cr in debt from major PSU banks

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Red Fort Capital bags Rs 22.6 Cr in debt from major PSU banks
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Red Fort Capital, an investment-grade NBFC, has successfully raised Rs 22.6 crore in debt funding, crossing a milestone of Rs 100 crore in assets. The debt raise includes Rs 15 crore from a large Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) bank. Notably, Red Fort Capital has already secured prior financing rounds from the State Bank of India, the largest PSU lender. Additionally, Rs 4.1 crore was raised through non-convertible debentures (NCDs) via Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPI), and Rs 3.5 crore from USHA Finance. This diverse capital will be instrumental in accelerating Red Fort Capital’s mission to bridge the credit gap for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) across India. Red Fort Capital offers secured loans tailored uniquely for businesses with flexible funding options ranging from Rs 1 crore to Rs 10 crore and a turnaround time of just 7 days. Red Fort Capital has already established a nationwide presence and aims to enhance its secured business loan offerings across manufacturing, trading, and service sectors with this new infusion of funds. By maintaining its focus on innovation, technology, and risk management, Red Fort Capital is positioned to attract even more banking partnerships, which are critical for its future growth.

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