Exclusive: Bloom Hotels to raise $9 Mn in new round

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Exclusive: Bloom Hotels to raise $9 Mn in new round Delhi-based hospitality chain Bloom Hotels is set to raise Rs 77.7 crore (around $9 million) in its first funding round of 2025, with participation from Samena Capital Limited and Ikonika Holdings. Bloom Hotels' board has approved a special resolution to issue 7.77 crore compulsory convertible preference shares to raise the said amount, according to its filing with the Registrar of Companies (RoC). The proceeds will be used to fuel the company’s growth and expansion plans, the filing added. The hospitality company operates hotel brands such as Bloom Hotel, Bloom Hub, BloomSuites, and Bloomrooms. Currently, it has over 50 hotels across cities including Mumbai, Pune, Udaipur, Jaipur, and the NCR. The company has already secured around Rs 362 crore (approximately $45 million) from Samena Capital, which now holds a majority stake in the hospitality chain. Bloom Hotels is yet to file its financials for FY25. However, the company has witnessed over 5X growth in the past two years, with revenue rising from Rs 49 crore in FY22 to Rs 250 crore in FY24. It also reported a net profit of Rs 14 crore for the fiscal year ended March 2024. It competes with Treebo Hotels and FabHotels, which posted operating revenues of Rs 88.6 crore and Rs 224 crore, respectively, in FY24. It also faces competition from newer players like Salt Stayz and larger brands such as Oyo, through its Sunday Hotels.