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Exclusive: Fintech unicorn Moneyview to convert into public company ahead of IPO

EntrackrEntrackr · 2m ago
Exclusive: Fintech unicorn Moneyview to convert into public company ahead of IPO
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Fintech unicorn Moneyview is set to convert into a public company ahead of its IPO. The company recently changed its parent company’s name from “Whizdm Innovations Private Limited” to “Moneyview Private Limited.” The board has passed a special resolution to convert the company into a public entity, renaming it “Moneyview Limited.” Moneyview aims to raise over $400 million through its IPO, having appointed Axis Capital, Kotak Mahindra, and others as banking partners. Founded in 2014, Moneyview offers loans, credit cards, BNPL, and financial management tools, partnering with over 15 institutions. It has raised over $230 million from investors such as Accel and Tiger Global. For FY24, Moneyview's revenue increased by over 75% to Rs 1,012 crore, with a profit of Rs 171 crore. Other fintech firms like Pine Labs and Razorpay are also preparing to go public.

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Exclusive: Moneyview set to turn unicorn in Series F round

EntrackrEntrackr · 1y ago
Exclusive: Moneyview set to turn unicorn in Series F round
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Tech-enabled lending platform Moneyview is likely to turn into a unicorn as the Bengaluru-based firm appears close to finalizing a new round from new and existing investors, said two people familiar with details of the ongoing discussions. The firm last raised $75 million led by Apis Partners in December 2022. “Moneyview is in late stage talks to raise $50-60 million in Series F round,” said one of the sources requesting anonymity as talks are private. “New backers along with existing Apis Partners, Accel Partners and Evolvence India will participate in this round.” The terms of the deal are in the last leg of negotiation and Moneyview will surpass the $1 billion valuation mark, said sources. Moneyview has raised nearly $190 million (Rs 1,563 crore) to date and was valued at around $900 million (Rs 7,300 crore) in its last fundraise. The company had raised back to back rounds ( Series D and E) $75 million each in March and December 2022. If the deal gets through, Moneyview would be the third unicorn of the year. Krutrim SI Designs and Perfios made it to the unicorn club in 2024. Founded by Puneet Agarwal and Sanjay Aggarwal, Moneyview largely deals in personal and home loans through third party lenders. It also offers credit cards, credit score viewing and loans against property. The firm’s growth momentum and profitability have attracted new and existing investors, sources outlined. While The company is yet to disclose FY24 financial numbers, MoneyView’s revenue from operations grew 2.6X to Rs 577 crore in FY23. During the same period (FY23), its profit mounted 27X to Rs 163 crore from Rs 6 crore in FY22. “Moneyview is also set to acquire a mid stage fintech company,” said another source who also requested anonymity. “The terms of the acquisition have been finalized which is strategic in nature.” Entrackr couldn’t ascertain the name of the acquiree. Queries sent to Moneyview founders and Accel didn’t elicit any response. As per startup data intelligence platform TheKredible, fintech startups raised over $2 billion across 62 deals during H1 2024. This accounted for 34% or one-third of the total fundraise during the period. When it comes to lending, the total fund raised stood at around $900 million as of the first half of this year.

Exclusive: Razorpay converts to public entity ahead of IPO plans

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Exclusive: Razorpay converts to public entity ahead of IPO plans
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Exclusive: Razorpay converts to public entity ahead of IPO plans Fintech unicorn Razorpay has transitioned into a public limited company, moving closer to its planned initial public offering (IPO). While it has no immediate plans to go public, the Bengaluru-based firm—previously domiciled in the United States—is in the process of shifting its headquarters to India. “As part of our redomiciling to India, we’re initiating the process to become a public company well before our IPO in approximately two years, in order to align with best governance practices and build early readiness,” a company spokesperson said in response to Entrackr’s queries. Razorpay will join the likes of Paytm and MobiKwik, which have already gone public, while Pine Labs and PayU are also expected to list by the end of the ongoing fiscal year (FY26). As per media reports, the Bengaluru-based payments unicorn is targeting its IPO by 2026-27. The development comes two months after the Regional Director in Hyderabad approved the amalgamation of Razorpay Inc with Razorpay India. Razorpay provides easy and secure payment solutions tailored for local businesses. Its offerings include multi-currency transactions, real-time payments, and cost-effective cross-border solutions. In addition to India, the company has expanded its presence to Singapore and Malaysia. Razorpay has raised over $800 million across multiple funding rounds and was last valued at around $7 billion. In FY24, the company posted a revenue of Rs 2,068 crore with a profit of Rs 35 crore. It competes with players like Cashfree, which reported Rs 642 crore in revenue for the same period, and PayU, which recorded $444 million (approximately Rs 3,800 crore) in revenue during FY24.

Exclusive: Moneyview becomes unicorn with new funding

EntrackrEntrackr · 11m ago
Exclusive: Moneyview becomes unicorn with new funding
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Consumer lending platform Moneyview has turned unicorn in a new funding round from the existing investors Accel India and Nexus Ventures. The board at Moneyview has passed a special resolution to issue 60,23,382 equity shares at an issue price of Rs 64.15 each to raise Rs 38.64 crore (approximately $4.65 million), according to regulatory filings sourced from the Registrar of Companies (RoC). Accel India has invested Rs 29 crore, while Nexus Ventures pumped in Rs 19 crore. The round appears to be ongoing, with the company likely to raise additional capital in the coming months. According to the startup data intelligence platform TheKredible, Moneyview has been valued at around Rs 10,086 crore or $1.2 billion (post-allotment). Moneyview was valued at $900 million when it raked in $75 million led by Tiger Global in December 2022. In July, Entrackr exclusively reported that Moneyview is in the process of raising $50-60 million in a new round. The firm is also on the brink of receiving $30 million in debt through private placements. The debt round was exclusively reported by Entrackr on September 2. Ten-year-old Moneyview primarily deals in personal and home loans, credit cards, credit score, motor insurance and loans against property. The firm also provides credit through its own NBFC, Whizdm Finance, and claims to have disbursed overall loans worth Rs 12,000 crore. Moneyview’s revenue from operations grew 2.6X to Rs 577 crore in FY23 while its profit mounted 27X to Rs 163 crore during the fiscal year. According to the company’s internal document accessed by Entrackr, Moneyview’s profit before tax stood at Rs 175 crore in FY24. Accel was the largest external stakeholder in Moneyview with 22.28% followed by Tiger Global with 12% as of Series E round. Check TheKredible for a complete cap table. In 2024, six startups including Moneyview, Krutrim, Perfios, Porter, Rapdio, and Ather checked into the unicorn club. Notably, all of these companies are headquartered in Bengaluru.

Exclusive: Aerospace parts maker Aequs to convert into public company

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Exclusive: Aerospace parts maker Aequs to convert into public company
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Exclusive: Aerospace parts maker Aequs to convert into public company Aerospace component maker Aequs is gearing up for its initial public offering (IPO) in 2025 and has taken a concrete step by passing a special resolution to convert into a public company. The board at Aequs has passed a resolution for approval to change its status to a public company and rename it from “Aequs Private Limited” to “Aequs Limited”, as per its regulatory filing. The company is reportedly planning to launch an IPO worth $200 million later this year. The offer will comprise both a fresh issue of equity shares and an offer for sale (OFS) component, according to company filings. Aequs recently entered into a joint venture with Canadian aerospace systems manufacturer Magellan Aerospace to establish a sand casting facility in Belagavi, India. The partnership is expected to help Aequs transition from modest year-on-year growth to a more robust trajectory. Founded in 2006 by Aravind Melligeri, Aequs is a contract manufacturing company that provides end-to-end product solutions for the aerospace, toys and consumer goods industries. Using its integrated manufacturing ecosystems, Aequs produces complex aerospace parts to meet the high standards of global aircraft supply chains. According to startup data intelligence platform TheKredible, the Belgaum-based company has raised around $95 million including a $54 million round led by Amansa Capital in October 2023. The company is currently valued at approximately $240 million. For the fiscal year ending March 2024, Aequs reported a 19% year-on-year growth in operating revenue to Rs 965 crore compared to Rs 812 crore in FY23. The company reduced its losses by 87% to Rs 14.2 crore during the same period.

Exclusive: Wakefit to convert into public company; appoints independent directors

EntrackrEntrackr · 2m ago
Exclusive: Wakefit to convert into public company; appoints independent directors
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Wakefit, a home and sleep solutions brand, is all set to convert into a public company, marking a key milestone ahead of its planned initial public offering (IPO). According to regulatory filings, the company’s board approved a resolution to change its name from Wakefit Innovations Private Limited to Wakefit Innovations Limited. The conversion aligns with its plans to debut on Indian stock exchanges soon. As per media reports, Wakefit is preparing to file its draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) in the coming months and is eyeing to raise Rs 1,500–2,000 crore (approximately $200 million) through the public issue. In line with regulatory requirements, the company has also appointed Sudeep Nagar, Sandhya Pottigari, Aridam Paul, Gunender Kapur, and Alok Chandra Misra as independent directors to strengthen its board and governance structure as it transitions into a listed entity. Founded in 2016 by Ankit Garg and Chaitanya Ramalingegowda, Wakefit started as a direct-to-consumer (D2C) mattress brand and has since evolved into a broader home solutions company, offering furniture, decor, and interior design services. Its vertically integrated operations—from manufacturing to delivery—have helped it scale quickly in a highly competitive market. According to startup data intelligence platform TheKredible, Wakefit’s revenue from operations rose 21% to Rs 986.4 crore in FY24 from Rs 812.6 crore in FY23. The company also significantly narrowed its losses by nearly 90% to Rs 15 crore in FY24 from Rs 145 crore a year earlier. Wakefit has raised over $100 million (around Rs 850 crore) to date from investors such as Peak XV Partners, Verlinvest, and South Korea-based Paramark Ventures. Some of these investors are expected to partially exit through the IPO. The company competes with a mix of traditional and new-age players in India’s furniture and sleep products market, including IKEA, Pepperfry, Duroflex, SleepyCat, and WoodenStreet.

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