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Exclusive: BigBasket secures Rs 200 Cr debt

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Exclusive: BigBasket secures Rs 200 Cr debt
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Exclusive: BigBasket secures Rs 200 Cr debt BigBasket’s consumer-facing arm, Innovative Retail, has secured Rs 200 crore (approximately $22.7 million) in debt funding from DBS Bank Ltd. This is its first major capital injection in nearly three years, after the $200 million round led by Tata Digital in December 2022. According to its filing with the Registrar of Companies (RoC), the board of Innovative Retail Pvt Ltd (BigBasket’s B2C arm) has allotted 20,000 non-convertible debentures (NCDs) at a face value of Rs 1,00,000 each to raise the above-stated amount. The aforementioned debentures are issued for a tenure of 18 months and a coupon rate of 8.2% per annum, the filing added. The filing added that the proceeds from the debt raise will be used to set up and maintain dark stores, along with other general corporate purposes. Founded in 2011, BigBasket operates an inventory-led online grocery model, managing its own dark stores and delivery network while offering a wide range of products, including private labels. In August 2024, BigBasket fully pivoted to quick commerce, making 10-minute delivery its primary focus. According to startup data platform TheKredible, the company has raised over a billion dollars in funding to date from major investors such as Mirae Asset, British International Investments, and Bessemer Venture Partners. Tata Digital acquired BigBasket in May 2021. On the financial front, BigBasket’s (B2C) losses widened to Rs 1,850 crore in the fiscal year ended March 2025 while its revenue remained flat at Rs 7,673 crore during the period.

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Exclusive: Oxyzo secures Rs 100 Cr debt

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Exclusive: Oxyzo secures Rs 100 Cr debt
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Exclusive: Oxyzo secures Rs 100 Cr debt Fintech unicorn Oxyzo has secured Rs 100 crore (approximately $12 million) in debt from AK Capital Finance, a subsidiary of merchant banker A.K. Capital Services Ltd. The boards at Oxyzo allotted 1,00,000 non-convertible debentures to AK Capital at an issue price of Rs 10,000 each to raise Rs 100 crore, its regulatory filing sourced from the Registrar of Companies shows. The aforementioned debentures are issued for a tenure of 24 months and carry an interest rate of 9.75% per annum, the filing added. The proceeds will be used to augment the long-term resources of the company and meet working capital requirements. Oxyzo is the lending arm of B2B e-commerce unicorn OfBusiness, providing customized credit solutions for SMEs. It offers a range of loan products, including term loans, working capital solutions, low-interest rates, and collateral-free credit options. According to data intelligence platform TheKredible, the Gurugram-based company reported operating revenue of over Rs 900 crore and a profit of Rs 290 crore for the financial year ending 2024. Oxyzo’s net profit grew 11.38% to Rs 82.89 crore and sales jumped 27.43% to Rs 282.80 crore in the quarter ended December 2024 (Q3 FY25), compared to Rs 221.93 crore in December 2023. The Ruchi Kalra-led firm achieved unicorn status by raising $200 million in its first external funding round, and it became the first startup to surpass a $1 billion valuation during its Series A round. As per TheKredible, OFB group including promoters holds 74.5% while Alpha Wave is the largest external stakeholder with 7.4% followed by Tiger Global.

Exclusive: StockGro secures Rs 50 Cr debt from Trifecta

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Exclusive: StockGro secures Rs 50 Cr debt from Trifecta
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url: https://entrackr.com/exclusive/exclusive-stockgro-secures-rs-50-cr-debt-from-trifecta-9780883 Content: Social investment and stock market advisory platform StockGro raised Rs 50 crore ($5.7 million) in debt funding from its existing investor Trifecta Capital. This debt funding follows the Rs 205 crore ($25 million) raised in two tranches in January 2024 from Hindustan Media Ventures and Trifecta Capital. According to filings with the Registrar of Companies (RoC), StockGro’s board approved the issuance of 500 Series B non-convertible debentures at a face value of Rs 10 lakh each, raising Rs 50 crore from Trifecta Capital. Founded in 2020 by former venture capitalist Ajay Lakhotia, the Bengaluru-based StockGro is a fintech platform that simplifies stock market investing through SEBI-registered advisors, offering investment advisory, portfolio management, and educational resources to help users navigate the market. Recently, StockGro has launched Stoxo, India’s first AI-powered stock market research engine. It offers real-time, reliable insights to help retail investors make better decisions. According to startup data intelligence platform TheKredible, the BITCRAFT Ventures-backed company raised over $50 million in both debt and equity, including its $32 million Series A round raised in January 2022. While the company is yet to file its FY25 numbers, its revenue from operations fell 34% to Rs 86.5 crore in FY24 from Rs 131 crore in FY23. During the same period, losses surged 84% to Rs 101 crore.

Exclusive: FlexiLoans secures Rs 60 Cr debt from Vivriti AMC

EntrackrEntrackr · 1y ago
Exclusive: FlexiLoans secures Rs 60 Cr debt from Vivriti AMC
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MSMEs-focused fintech lender FlexiLoans has raised Rs 60 crore via non-convertible debt from Vivriti Asset Management. The fresh funds come after a gap of around 20 months for the Mumbai-based company. The board at FlexiLoans has passed a special resolution to issue 6,000 non-convertible debentures (NCDs) at an issue price of Rs 1,00,000 per debenture for a consideration of Rs 60 crore in one or more tranches, as per the company’s regulatory filings with the Registrar of Companies. The company has already received Rs 30 crore as part of the first tranche from Vivitri Emerging Corporate Bond Fund (Vivriti Asset Management). The debt has a rate of interest of 12.9% per annum with a tenure of 31 months. The company intends to utilize the funds for the ongoing business operations. Founded by Deepak Jain, Manish Lunia, Ritesh Jain and Abhishek Kothari, FlexiLoans provides MSMEs access to collateral-free funds through its digital lending platform. The company uses proprietary technology and risk models to score customers and approve loans within 48 hours. FlexiLoans has more than 120 partners including companies like Amazon, Flipkart, BharatPe, Pine Labs, and Mswipe. FlexiLoans has raised over $115 million to date via equity and debt. In June 2022, it raised $90 million in its Series B round through an equity and debt mix from Fasanara Capital, MAJ Invest, and Caravel Group chairman Harry Banga’s family office along with existing shareholders including Sanjay Nayar. FlexiLoans’ revenue from operations surged 110.7% to Rs 108.5 crore during FY23 from Rs 51.5 crore in FY22. The company generates revenue from interest on loans, loan processing fees and other financial charges. As per the startup intelligence platform TheKredible, the company also turned profitable with Rs 6.66 crore profit in FY23 against Rs 10.8 crore loss in FY22.

Exclusive: Fintech startup Zype secures debt

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Exclusive: Fintech startup Zype secures debt
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**Title:** Exclusive: Fintech startup Zype secures debt Fintech platform Zype secured Rs 34 crore ($4 million) in debt funding from existing investors Xponentia Capital through Xponentia Opportunities Fund II. The Zype’s board has allotted 34,000 non-convertible debentures having face value of Rs 10,000 apiece to Xponentia Capital to raise the above mentioned amount, according to its filing with Registrar of Companies (RoC). The proceeds of this debt funding will be used to augment the long-term working capital needs of the company, the filing added. Founded in 2022 by Yogi Sadana, Zype is a fintech platform that provides instant personal loans of up to Rs 2 lakh with flexible repayment options. In addition to lending, it offers a credit analyzer to help users monitor their spending and a bill payment feature that rewards users with cashback. The company claims to have disbursed over 4.5 lakh loans and recorded more than 4.5 million app downloads across iOS and Android platforms. The fintech platform last raised funds in December 2022, securing Rs 146 crore (approximately $17.7 million) from its existing investor, Xponentia Capital. The Mumbai-based company reported Rs 20.3 crore in operating revenue for the fiscal year ending March 2024, while posting a loss of Rs 7.3 crore during the same period. Zype competes with several established personal loan platforms, including KreditBee, which reported a profit of Rs 200 crore in FY24 through its NBFC arm KrazyBee; CASHe, which posted Rs 651 crore in revenue; and Kissht, which recorded Rs 1,674 crore in operating revenue along with a profit of Rs 197 crore in FY24.

Exclusive: InMobi’s Glance set to raise Rs 200 Cr debt

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Exclusive: InMobi’s Glance set to raise Rs 200 Cr debt
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Glance, a mobile-first content platform, is raising Rs 200 crore (around $23 million) in debt from Stride Ventures. This marks its first debt financing and the first fund infusion in three years, following its $200 million Series D round from Jio Platforms in February 2022. The company’s board has passed a special resolution to issue 20,000 non-convertible debentures to Stride Ventures at an issue price of Rs 1,00,000 each to raise Rs 200 crore, according to its regulatory filing accessed from the Registrar of Companies. The Singapore-incorporated company will utilize the proceeds for growth, expansion, and general corporate activities, as per filings. Glance is a mobile-first content platform that powers Glance Lock Screen, offering content and ads directly on mobile lock screens. Its Home Screen feature lets users personalize displays with news, movies, sports, travel, and games, among others. According to startup data intelligence platform TheKredible, Glance has raised a total of $390 million in equity funding from investors, including Reliance-owned Jio Platforms, Google, and Mithril. Glance reported a nearly 90% surge in operating revenue to Rs 600 crore in FY24 while incurring a loss of Rs 929 crore. Glance became a unicorn in December 2020 after raising $145 million from Google and US-based VC Mithril. The company was reportedly in talks to secure $250 million, led by Google. In 2023, Glance’s parent company, InMobi, raised $100 million in debt financing from MARS Growth Capital, a joint venture between MUFG and Liquidity Group.

Exclusive: D2C brand Ecosoul secures Rs 45 Cr debt from Bajaj

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Exclusive: D2C brand Ecosoul secures Rs 45 Cr debt from Bajaj
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Exclusive: D2C brand Ecosoul secures Rs 45 Cr debt from Bajaj Ecosoul, a D2C eco-friendly home essentials startup, has raised Rs 45 crore (approximately $5.2 million) in fresh debt funding from Bajaj Financial Securities. The company last raised a major funding round in October 2022, securing $10 million led by Accel and Singh Capital Partners. The Ecosoul’s board has issued 7,500 compulsory convertible debentures at a face value of Rs 60,000 each to secure Rs 45 crore from Bajaj Financial, according to its regulatory filing accessed from Registrar of Companies (RoC). The proceeds will be used to meet working capital needs and other general corporate purposes, according to the filing. Founded in 2020 by Rahul Singh and Arvind Ganesan, EcoSoul offers eco-friendly home essentials made from sustainable materials such as palm leaves, bamboo, sugarcane bagasse, and PLA. Its product range includes items like bamboo chopping boards, biodegradable cups, and palm leaf plates. The company boasts a portfolio of over 1,800 products, available across 50+ retail stores in more than seven countries, including India, the USA, Vietnam, and China. EcoSoul reported over 40% year-on-year revenue growth, reaching Rs 26.8 crore in FY24, as per its India filings. The company, however, posted a loss of Rs 4.6 crore during the same period. Noida and US-based Ecosoul competes with other sustainable home essentials startups such as CHUK, Delhi-based Ecoware, and Mumbai-based Dinearth, among others.

Exclusive: Isprava raises Rs 250 Cr debt

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Exclusive: Isprava raises Rs 250 Cr debt
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Isprava Group, a luxury home development and rental firm, raises Rs 250 crore (approximately $28.4 million) in debt from Singapore-based Luxe Opco Holdings. This marks the company’s first funding in nearly three years, following its last raise of Rs 160 crore in debt from Symphony International Holdings in January 2023. The board at Isprava Vesta Pvt Ltd (parent company of Isprava) has issued 11,95,071 compulsory convertible debentures (CCDs) at an issue price of Rs 2,091.93 each to raise the above mentioned amount, according to its filing with the Registrar of Companies (RoC). In addition, the company approved an investment of Rs 108 crore in Magnara Homes Private Limited through Optionally Convertible Debentures (OCDs), according to the filing. Isprava Group, founded in 2016 by Nibhrant Shah, Dhimaan Shah, and Rohan Lamba, builds and rents luxury homes in prime locations such as Goa, Alibaug, and Coonoor. In addition to developing and selling these properties, the company offers them as high-end vacation retreats with premium services like housekeeping and private chefs. Isprava claims to have delivered over 200 homes to date. According to startup data intelligence platform TheKredible, the Mumbai-based company has raised around $188 million to date through a mix of debt and equity. Its lead investors include the Shah Family Trust and Godrej. During the fiscal year ended March 2024, the company more than doubled its revenue to Rs 452 crore while reporting a profit of Rs 63 crore. It is yet to disclose its financials for FY25.

Exclusive: Zetwerk secures debt from JM Financial

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Exclusive: Zetwerk secures debt from JM Financial
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B2B e-commerce unicorn Zetwerk has raised Rs 75 crore (around $8.8 million) in debt funding from JM Financial, one of the banks it has reportedly appointed for its planned initial public offering (IPO). As per regulatory filings accessed via the Registrar of Companies (RoC), the company’s board issued 7,500 non-convertible debentures having a face value of Rs 1,00,000 each to raise the above-mentioned amount. Founded by Amrit Acharya, Srinath Ramakkrushnan, Rahul Sharma, and Vishal Chaudhary, Zetwerk connects buyers with suppliers for manufacturing projects. It partners with vendors specializing in fabrication, machining, casting, forging, and galvanizing of machine parts. It’s operational in India, the US, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia. According to startup data intelligence platform TheKredible, the Peak XV-backed company has raised over $850 million to date, including debt. This includes a $67 million Series F round led by Khosla Ventures at a $3 billion valuation, as exclusively reported by Entrackr. Zetwerk plans to raise at least $500 million through its IPO in the next 12 to 24 months, targeting a valuation of around $5 billion. While it has yet to disclose its FY25 numbers, the Bengaluru-based company reported a 26% increase in gross revenue, rising to Rs 14,435.72 crore in FY24 from Rs 11,448.66 crore in FY23. However, during the same period, losses surged 9X to Rs 919 crore, which included exceptional items worth Rs 371.7 crore. In the B2B e-commerce space, Zetwerk competes with Infra.Market, which recently raised $150 million in debt from Mars Growth Capital, and IPO-bound OfBusiness, which recently secured Rs 100 crore in funding. It also rivals Moglix, another unicorn in the segment.

Technodysis secures Rs 10 Cr in debt from Recur Club

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Technodysis secures Rs 10 Cr in debt from Recur Club
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Technodysis secures Rs 10 Cr in debt from Recur Club Bengaluru-based IT startup Technodysis has secured Rs 10 crore in debt funding from Recur Club, a debt marketplace for startups and SMEs. This funding is intricately structured, blending both secured and unsecured debt, spanning the fiscal years 2023 and 2024. The proceeds will be utilized to enhance its ability to scale operations, develop product offerings, and strengthen its presence in key international markets, Technodysis said in a press release. Founded in 2020 by Nithyananda Nayak, Technodysis specializes in a range of IT services, including software development, cloud computing, cybersecurity, data analytics, and AI applications. With a growing footprint, it has expanded to establish offices in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Dubai, in addition to its headquarters in India. Technodysis states that it leverages cutting-edge technology to drive digital transformation and optimize business operations. It continues to focus on delivering tailored solutions that enhance operational efficiency and foster innovation across a diverse client base. "It’s inspiring to witness Technodysis’s rapid growth. We aim to empower high-potential startups like Technodysis with the financing they need to succeed. This partnership exemplifies our commitment to fostering innovation and supporting the scaling of technology solutions," said Eklavya Gupta, co-founder & CEO of Recur Club. Technodysis has escalated its revenue from Rs 6 lakh in FY 2021 to Rs 20.25 crore in FY 2024. Looking ahead, the company projects revenue of Rs 35 crore for FY 2025, with a target of achieving Rs 200 crore over the next three years.

Exclusive: Stanza Living secures debt from Alteria and Innoven Capital

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Exclusive: Stanza Living secures debt from Alteria and Innoven Capital
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Exclusive: Stanza Living secures debt from Alteria and Innoven Capital Managed accommodation provider Stanza Living secured Rs 60 crore (approximately $7 million) in debt funding from Alteria Capital and Innoven Capital. Previously, Stanza Living raised Rs 110 crore ($13 million) in a bridge round led by Alpha Wave, as exclusively reported by Entrackr. The Stanza Living’s board issued 6,000 non-convertible debentures at a face value of Rs 1,00,000 each to raise the above-mentioned amount, its regulatory filing accessed from the Registrar of Companies (RoC) shows. Alteria Capital invested Rs 35 crore ($4.1 million) while Innoven Capital contributed with Rs 25 crore ($2.9 million) in the round. Founded in 2017, Stanza Living is a managed accommodation startup that offers hassle-free living for students and young professionals moving to new cities. The company claims to have over 75,000 beds across 24 cities in India. The Delhi-based startup has raised over $240 million to date across multiple debt and equity rounds from investors such as Alpha Wave, Peak XV Partners, Accel, and Z47, according to startup data intelligence platform TheKredible. The Accel-backed company is yet to file its financials for FY24 and FY25. In FY23, its revenue rose to Rs 442 crore from Rs 115 crore in FY22, while losses widened 18.71% to Rs 495 crore during the same period. Stanza Living competes with Your-Space, which recently raised Rs 70 crore in debt, and Truliv, which entered into a strategic equity partnership with Bennett, Coleman and Company Limited (BCCL). Other competitors include Colive, Settl, Union Living, and Coho.

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