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Exclusive: Scaler to raise $40 Mn at reduced valuation

EntrackrEntrackr · 8m ago
Exclusive: Scaler to raise $40 Mn at reduced valuation
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Exclusive: Scaler to raise $40 Mn at reduced valuation Upskilling platform Scaler is finalizing a $40 million fundraise, according to people familiar with the matter. This would be its first funding round in over three years, with the last one, a Series B, in February 2022. “Lighthouse is likely to lead a new funding round in Scaler, with some existing investors also participating. The deal is in its final stages and, barring any last-minute changes, is expected to close in a few weeks,” said a source requesting anonymity due to the private nature of the discussions. Scaler has so far raised over $75 million across rounds from the likes of Lightrock India, Peak XV Partners, and Tiger Global. The firm last raised $55 million in Series B in February 2022 at a valuation of $710 million. However, sources indicated that this will be a down round, with Scaler's valuation expected to plunge to $350–$370 million after the new funding. In response to Entrackr’s queries, Scaler said it does not comment on market speculation, while Peak XV declined to comment. Lighthouse had not responded by the time of publication. Scaler specializes in upskilling college students and technology professionals by offering an intensive six-month computer science program. The course is delivered through live classes led by experienced tech leaders and subject matter experts. While Scaler has yet to disclose its FY25 numbers, the company’s revenue from operations grew to Rs 384.5 crore in FY24 from Rs 316.7 crore in FY23. Optimization of major expense categories helped the company reduce its overall losses by 58% to Rs 139 crore in FY24. At the beginning of FY25, Scaler laid off around 150 employees citing long-term growth and sustainability. It competes with Newton School, Masai School, and to some extent with Simplilearn. Many growth and late-stage startups are operating in a challenging funding environment, raising capital at flat or reduced valuations.

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Exclusive: Droom India raises funds at $360 Mn valuation

EntrackrEntrackr · 11m ago
Exclusive: Droom India raises funds at $360 Mn valuation
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Exclusive: Droom India raises funds at $360 Mn valuation IPO-bound used car marketplace Droom is raising Rs 25 crore (approximately $2.9 million) in a fresh funding round co-led by India Accelerator (IA), and Rameshchandra Shah. The board at Droom has passed a special resolution to issue 15,62,500 preference shares at an issue price of Rs 160 each to raise Rs 25 crore or $2.9 million, its regulatory filings sourced from the Registrar of Companies (RoC) shows. India Accelerator and Shah both will invest Rs 5 crore each, Shirish Patel, CEO of Prudent Corporate Advisory (wealth management company) will invest Rs 3 crore and the remaining amount will be invested by other individual investors. The firm will use these proceeds for general corporate purposes, the filings said. As per Entrackr’s estimates, the Gurugram-based firm will be valued at approximately Rs 3,097 crore or $360 million post-allotment. “We deliberately kept the valuation very low for the Indian subsidiary as a strategic move to give material upside to Indians who did not have opportunity to participate in the making of Droom in the past one decade,” said Sandeep Aggarwal, Founder and CEO of Droom, in response to queries about the company's valuation. “We plan to raise a bit more capital in the near term at much higher valuation both in Singapore and India…” Droom is an online marketplace for buying and selling used vehicles, including cars, motorcycles, and electric vehicles. It also offers rental services. According to startup data intelligence platform TheKredible, Droom has raised approximately $330 million from investors including 57 Stars, Seven Train Ventures, Lightbox, and Beenext. Droom reported Rs 85 crore in revenue for FY24, a 66% decline from Rs 253 crore in FY23. It managed to reduce its losses by 35% to Rs 40 crore in FY24. Droom is reportedly planning to file draft papers for a Rs 1,000 crore IPO in 2027, targeting a valuation between $1.2 billion and $1.5 billion.

Exclusive: Stackbox to kick off Series A round at over $40 Mn valuation

EntrackrEntrackr · 4m ago
Exclusive: Stackbox to kick off Series A round at over $40 Mn valuation
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Exclusive: Stackbox to kick off Series A round at over $40 Mn valuation Bengaluru-based logistics tech startup Stackbox is set to raise Rs 23.18 crore (around $2.63 million) from Enrission India Capital and White Whale Ventures in its Series A round. The Stackbox’s board is set to approve the allotment of 1,005 Series A compulsory convertible preference shares at an issue price of Rs 2,30,713 apiece to raise the aforementioned sum, as per its regulatory filing from the Registrar of Companies (RoC). The company has already received Rs 13.2 crore from Enrission India Capital, while funds from White Whale Ventures are expected shortly. According to Entrackr’s estimates, Stackbox’s valuation is expected to be increased by over 30% to Rs 375 crore or $42.6 million, post-money. Founded in 2019, StackBox provides cloud-based, enterprise-grade SaaS solutions to automate and optimize supply chain and distribution operations across sectors such as FMCG, retail, and e-commerce. Its core offerings include an integrated suite of products: Warehouse Management System (WMS), Transport Management System (TMS), Order Management System (OMS), and Route-to-Market (RTM) solutions. According to startup data intelligence platform TheKredible, StackBox has raised over $2 million, including a $1.2 million seed round led by Ecosystem Ventures in August 2021. For the fiscal year ended March 2024, the Bengaluru-based company posted a profit of Rs 6 crore on operating revenue of Rs 25.7 crore. Its FY25 numbers are yet to be disclosed.

Exclusive: Stanza Living to raise $32 Mn from Accel, Motilal Oswal in down round

EntrackrEntrackr · 3m ago
Exclusive: Stanza Living to raise $32 Mn from Accel, Motilal Oswal in down round
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Exclusive: Stanza Living to raise $32 Mn from Accel, Motilal Oswal in down round Managed accommodation provider Stanza Living is all set to raise Rs 282.76 crore (approximately $32 million) in its Series B round led by existing investor Accel with the participation of Motilal Oswal. Earlier in August 2025, Stanza Living raised Rs 60 crore in debt funding from Alteria Capital and Innoven Capital. The debt infusion was exclusively reported by Entrackr. The board at Stanza Living passed a resolution to approve the issue of 5,313 Series E CCPS at an issue price of Rs 5,32,205.8 each to raise the aforementioned amount, its regulatory filing accessed from the Registrar of Companies (RoC) shows. Accel led the round with an investment of Rs 222.78 crore ($25.3 million), while Motilal Oswal is set to join the company’s cap table with Rs 60 crore ($6.8 million). The company has already received funds from Accel, while Motilal Oswal’s investment is expected shortly. According to Entrackr’s estimates, Stanza Living’s valuation has dropped by about 28% to around Rs 2,812 crore ($320 million), compared to its previous valuation of Rs 3,900 crore when it raised $13 million in May last year. Founded in 2017, Stanza Living is a managed accommodation platform that provides hassle-free housing solutions for students and young professionals relocating to new cities. The Delhi-based startup claims to manage over 75,000 beds across 24 cities in India. Prior to this round, Stanza Living has raised more than $240 million through multiple debt and equity rounds from investors including Alpha Wave, Peak XV Partners, Accel, and Z47, according to data from startup intelligence platform TheKredible. The Accel-backed company is yet to file its FY25 financials. In FY24, it reported operating revenue of Rs 584 crore and reduced its losses by 45% to Rs 273 crore during the year.

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