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Exclusive: Fintech startup Zype secures debt

EntrackrEntrackr · 1m ago
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.

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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: 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: Zetwerk secures debt from JM Financial

EntrackrEntrackr · 10d ago
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.

Fintech startup Care.fi secures Rs 8 Cr in debt

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Fintech startup Care.fi secures Rs 8 Cr in debt
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Healthcare-focused fintech startup Care.fi has raised Rs 8 crore in debt capital, securing Rs 5 crore from Wint Wealth and Rs 3 crore in impact debt capital from Caspian The Gurugram-based company had previously raised $2 million (Rs 16 crore) in debt capital from Trifecta Capital, along with an additional $0.6 million (Rs 5 crore) from UC Inclusive Credit three months ago. The fresh funds will be used to ramp up its presence in the market and invest in the betterment of healthcare fintech especially for optimizing the operational end of hospital management, Care.fi said in a press release. Co-founded in 2021 by Sidak Singh and Vikrant Agarwal, Care.fi is a fintech company offering smart financing solutions to hospitals, doctors, and allied suppliers. It bridges the gaps in funding within the healthcare industry. The company addresses the financial needs of healthcare professionals and institutions, facilitating smoother operations and accelerated growth. According to Care.fi, it is currently working with more than 50 hospitals and has helped over 2,000 patients. It claims that its total disbursals increased by 4x, with cumulative disbursals of $48 million (Rs 400 crore) last year. Care.fi has also received an NBFC license within two years of operation. Other major players in this space are CarePay, SaveIn, and Bajaj Finserv Health.

Exclusive: FlexiLoans raises $9 Mn debt from JM Financial

EntrackrEntrackr · 11m ago
Exclusive: FlexiLoans raises $9 Mn debt from JM Financial
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MSMEs-focused fintech lender FlexiLoans has raised Rs 75 crore (approximately $9 million) via non-convertible debt from JM Financial. This is the second debt round for the Mumbai-based company this year. The board at FlexiLoans has passed a resolution to issue 7,500 non-convertible debentures to raise Rs 75 crore, according to the company’s internal documents accessed by Entrackr. The debt has a coupon rate (interest) of 12.05% per annum with a tenure of 24 months. The company intends to utilize the funds for the ongoing business operations, the documents added. The debt infusion has come at a time when the firm is set to secure $35 million in funding from late-stage fund Fundamentum, co-founded by Infosys veteran Nandan Nilekani. Founded by Deepak Jain, Manish Lunia, Ritesh Jain, and Abhishek Kothari, FlexiLoans offers collateral-free loans to MSMEs. The firm has raised over $124 million to date in a mix of equity and debt including a $90 million Series B round from Fasanara Capital, MAJ Invest, Caravel Group, among others in June 2022. As per its website, the company has disbursed over Rs 7,000 crore of loans. Besides partnerships with over 400 partners, Flexiloans also lends through its NBFC — Epimoney. The company gives loans in the range of Rs 50,000 to Rs 1 crore with a maximum tenure of 36 months. The fintech firm grew at a fast pace in the fiscal year ending March 2024 as its collection jumped 2.4X year-on-year. Its operating revenue soared to Rs 262 crore in FY24 from Rs 109 crore in FY23. During the period, the company also maintained its profitability with Rs 3 crore PAT. FlexiLoans competes with a clutch of fintech firms including Lendingkart, Indifi, Incred, Oxyzo and Aye Finance.

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