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Exclusive: Snapmint to raise $37.5 Mn in Series B led by General Atlantic

EntrackrEntrackr · 3m ago
Exclusive: Snapmint to raise $37.5 Mn in Series B led by General Atlantic
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Exclusive: Snapmint to raise $37.5 Mn in Series B led by General Atlantic Buy now pay later startup Snapmint is all set to raise Rs 331.18 crore ($37.5 million) in its Series B round led by General Atlantic with the participation of existing investor Kae Capital and others. The board at Snapmint passed a resolution to approve the issue of 12,159 Series B CCPS at an issue price of Rs 2,72,378.63 each to raise the above-mentioned amount, according to its filing with the Registrar of Companies (RoC). General Atlantic will lead the round with an investment of Rs 300 crore ($34 million), while existing investor Kae Capital will participate with Rs 12.2 crore. Five Rivers Investment and Thomas Azavedo will contribute Rs 4.5 crore and Rs 3.5 crore, respectively. The remaining amount will come from other investors, including a group of angels. Snapmint is likely to raise additional funds in the ongoing round. According to media reports, the company may also see a secondary transaction in Series B. According to Entrackr’s estimates, Snapmint will be valued at around Rs 1,650 crore or around $187 million post-money. Founded in 2017 by Nalin Agrawal, Anil Gelra, and Abhineet Sawa, Snapmint enables shoppers to access credit for purchasing mobiles, electronics, home and kitchen appliances, health and wellness products, and more. Its digital platform, Nimbus, provides customised and easy-to-integrate solutions for partner merchants, helping them boost both sales and customer acquisition. According to startup data intelligence platform TheKredible, Snapmint has raised around $65 million to date, including $18 million in a mix of debt and equity secured in December last year. Following the latest allotment, General Atlantic will hold an 18.8% stake in the company. For the fiscal year ended March 2025, Mumbai-based Snapmint reported a nearly 80% year-on-year increase in revenue to Rs 158.5 crore and turned profitable with a net profit of Rs 15 crore.

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Exclusive: Snapmint set to raise $40 Mn led by General Atlantic

EntrackrEntrackr · 8m ago
Exclusive: Snapmint set to raise $40 Mn led by General Atlantic
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Exclusive: Snapmint set to raise $40 Mn led by General Atlantic Buy now pay later startup Snapmint is negotiating a new funding round to the tune of $40 million, according to sources aware of the deal. This will be the third funding round for the Mumbai-based startup since March 2022. “General Atlantic is in late-stage talks to lead a new funding round in Snapmint, with participation expected from existing investors as well," said one of the sources, requesting anonymity. Six months ago, Snapmint raised $18 million in a mix of debt and equity, led by Prashasta Seth (Prudent Investment Manager), with participation from Perpetuity Ventures and Pegasus Fininvest. Prior to that, it had concluded a $21 million Series A round in August 2022. Its investors also include Kae Capital, 9 Unicorns, Anicut Capital, and Negen Capital. Founded in 2017 by Nalin Agrawal, Anil Gelra, and Abhineet Sawa, Snapmint offers access to credit by allowing shoppers to buy mobiles, electronics, health and wellness, kitchen and homes, and many other items. The company’s digital platform Nimbus offers customized and easy-to-access solutions to its partners and helps them increase both sales figures and customer numbers. The company attributes much of its growth to D2C brands using Snapmint’s installment payment options. “The terms of the deal have been finalized, valuing the company in the range of Rs 1,300–1,400 crore ($150–160 million). The investment is expected to be completed within a few weeks,” said another source, requesting anonymity as the talks are private. General Atlantic and Prudent declined to comment on the story. Queries sent to Snapmint did not elicit a response until the publication of this story. According to startup data intelligence platform TheKredible, Snapmint posted Rs 88.56 crore in revenue in FY24 against Rs 79.75 crore in FY23. The company’s loss remained flat at Rs 33.64 crore in FY24 compared to Rs 32.98 crore in the previous fiscal year. Its FY25 results have yet to be reported. In the BNPL space, Snapmint competes with Axio (formerly Capital Float) and ZestMoney. While ZestMoney was acquired by DMI Group in a fire sale in January last year, Axio is all set to be taken over by e-commerce giant Amazon.

Exclusive: Snapmint crosses Rs 150 Cr revenue threshold in FY25, turns profitable

EntrackrEntrackr · 6m ago
Exclusive: Snapmint crosses Rs 150 Cr revenue threshold in FY25, turns profitable
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Exclusive: Snapmint crosses Rs 150 Cr revenue threshold in FY25, turns profitable Buy now, pay later (BNPL) startup Snapmint has made a strong comeback in FY25, recording nearly 80% year-on-year revenue growth after a flat performance in FY24. The company also turned profitable during the year, according to two sources and documents reviewed by Entrackr. Snapmint’s revenue from operations soared to Rs 158.5 crore in FY25 from Rs 88.5 crore in FY24, as per the documents. Founded in 2017 by Nalin Agrawal, Anil Gelra, and Abhineet Sawa, Snapmint offers credit solutions for purchases in categories like electronics, health, and home essentials. Its digital platform, Nimbus, helps merchants boost sales and reach with customized credit options. Interest income received from granting on services was the primary source of revenue, while commissions, subvention, discount from partners, and processing fees were other allied services for Snapmint. According to the sources, Snapmint also turned black with a profit after tax of Rs 15 crore, a reversal from a loss of Rs 33.6 crore in FY24. Queries sent to Snapmint did not elicit a response. Their comments will be added if and when they respond. The company has also been in talks to raise fresh funding to the tune of $40 million, with General Atlantic likely to lead the round at a valuation of around $150-160 million. Entrackr exclusively reported this development last month. According to the startup data intelligence platform TheKredible, the company has raised around $60 million to date, including its $18 million in a mix of debt and equity led by Prashasta Seth (Prudent Investment Manager), Perpetuity Ventures, and Pegasus Fininvest. With offerings that go beyond credit cards, using credit scores instead to perform a credit check and provide limits, Snapmint certainly fills a use case that has become more relevant after the advent of UPI for many users. However, Snapmint faces competition from several BNPL players, including Axio, which was recently acquired by Amazon, Fibe (formerly EarlySalary), which raised $90 million from TR Capital, and Amara Capital. Other competitors include Simpl, Layup, DMI Group-owned ZestMoney, and a few others. With investors no longer as willing to burn money to acquire customers or invest in community building, all the firms, especially those not affiliated to a large ecom platform, face the difficult challenge of access and recognition. With Fibe having raised significant capital, the journey ahead for Snapmint is tougher, but certainly not impossible. The best interest of these apps will be served by a tougher crackdown on unauthorized and illegal lending apps that will clear out the market and bring in a fresh, if smaller segment of new customers. A case for cooperation if there ever was one.

Exclusive: FarMart set to raise $30-40 Mn in new round

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Exclusive: FarMart set to raise $30-40 Mn in new round
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Exclusive: FarMart set to raise $30-40 Mn in new round B2B food supply startup FarMart is in advanced discussions to raise up to $40 million in a fresh funding round from new and existing investors. "FarMart has been in talks for this round for a while, and although discussions earlier were for a much larger raise, it is now close to being settled in the $35–40 million," said a source. Impact Fund Denmark and Greater Pacific are set to lead the round, while existing investors General Catalyst and Matrix Partners are also expected to participate. Earlier in April, FarMart raised $10 million in a mix of debt and equity. FarMart’s B2B platform digitizes the supply chain for agricultural inputs and produce by connecting nearby buyers and sellers, helping reduce logistics costs. It has built a strong retail presence across central and northern India, though its footprint in the southern states and Jammu & Kashmir remains limited. FarMart has so far raised more than $60 million, including its $32 million Series B round led by General Catalyst. The company’s operating revenue grew 30% year-on-year to Rs 1,341 crore in FY24, while it posted a net loss of Rs 68 crore. FarMart competes with Gramophone (now merged with Unnati), Agrim, Krishify, and several other players in the agri-supply ecosystem.

Exclusive: EV-focused fintech startup Turno to raise $5.5 Mn in pre-Series B

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Exclusive: EV-focused fintech startup Turno to raise $5.5 Mn in pre-Series B
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Exclusive: EV-focused fintech startup Turno to raise $5.5 Mn in pre-Series B Turno is a commercial vehicle marketplace which sells three-wheel EVs such as Mahindra & Mahindra, Piaggio, Euler Motors, and Etrio among others. Commercial electric vehicle (EV) distribution and financing platform Turno is raising Rs 50 crore or $5.5 million in its pre-Series B round from Stellaris Ventures and with the participation of B Capital, Quona Accion Inclusion Fund, and BII. Turno members at the extraordinary general meeting (EGM) have approved a special resolution to issue 19,604 pre-Series B compulsorily convertible preference shares (CCPS) at an issue price of Rs 25,509 per share, aggregating to a total fundraise of Rs 50.01 crore, according to its regulatory filings accessed from the Registrar of Companies (RoC). Existing investor British International Investment will invest Rs 20 crore, followed by Stellaris Venture Partners with an investment of Rs 15 crore, while B Capital and Quona will invest Rs 10 crore and Rs 5 crore, respectively. As per Entrackr’s estimates, the company will be valued at around Rs 492 crore ($55 million) post-money. The fresh capital will be utilised to support the company’s growth and expansion plans, meet operational requirements, and fund general corporate purposes. Following the pre-series B round, Stellaris Venture Partners will hold a 19.49% stake in Turno, while B Capital, British International Investment, and Quona Accion Investment will hold stakes of 8.63%, 7.03%, and 6.79%, respectively. Founded by Hemanth Aluru and Sudhindra Reddy, Turno is a commercial vehicle marketplace which sells three-wheel EVs such as Mahindra & Mahindra, Piaggio, Euler Motors, and Etrio among others. It also provides financing options across Delhi, Telangana, and Maharashtra. Turno has raised around $28 million to date, including $5.5 million in May last year and $13.8 million in its Series A round in February 2023. The company is yet to file its FY25 financials. For the fiscal year ended March 2024, Turno posted Rs 3.67 crore in revenue in FY24, while its losses expanded by 18.5% to Rs 31.87 crore.

Exclusive: Snabbit set to raise $30 Mn with over 2X valuation premium

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Exclusive: Snabbit set to raise $30 Mn with over 2X valuation premium
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URL: https://entrackr.com/exclusive/exclusive-snabbit-set-to-raise-30-mn-with-over-2x-valuation-premium-10600876 Content: On-demand home services platform Snabbit is raising Rs 265.4 crore ($30 million) in a Series C round led by Bertelsmann, with participation from existing investors Lightspeed, Elevation, and Nexus Venture Partners. This marks the third funding round within 10 months of 2025 for the Bengaluru-based company, which last raised $19 million in its Series B round in May. Snabbit recently relocated its base from Mumbai to Bengaluru. The Snabbit’s board passed a special resolution to approve the issuance of 54,876 Series C CCPS at an issue price of Rs 48,377 apiece to raise the above-mentioned sum, its regulatory filing accessed from Registrar of Companies (RoC) shows. As per the filing, Bertelsmann will lead the round with an investment of Rs 135.39 crore ($15.38 million). Existing investors Lightspeed and Elevation Capital will each contribute Rs 53 crore ($6 million), while Nexus Venture Partners will invest Rs 23.89 crore to increase its stake in the company. The proceeds from the funding will be used to meet its working capital needs and capital expenditure to sustain growth, expand its user base in India, and address general corporate purposes, the filing added. According to Entrackr’s estimates, Snabbit’s valuation is set to surge over 2X to Rs 1,516 crore ($172 million) from $80 million in its Series B round. Notably, the company was valued at $23 million post its Series A round in January this year. Founded in 2024 by Aayush Agarwal, Snabbit is an on-demand home services platform that connects households with trained professionals for tasks such as cleaning, dishwashing, and laundry. Users can book experts by the hour, with service providers arriving within 10 minutes. According to startup data intelligence platform TheKredible, Snabbit had raised around $25 million prior to this round. Following the latest allotment, new investor Bertelsmann will hold an 8.5% stake in the company, while Nexus Venture Partners will remain the largest external shareholder with a 21.24% stake. Elevation Capital and Lightspeed will own 19.93% and 14.79% stakes, respectively. Snabbit directly competes with industry leader Urban Company, which was recently listed on Indian stock exchanges. It also faces competition from Pronto, a ten-minute house help service startup that raised $11 million in a round co-led by General Catalyst and Glade Brook Capital.

Exclusive: Electric mobility platform Kazam to raise $6 Mn in Series B

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Exclusive: Electric mobility platform Kazam to raise $6 Mn in Series B
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Exclusive: Electric mobility platform Kazam to raise $6 Mn in Series B Electric mobility startup Kazam is raising Rs 51 crore (around $6 million) in its Series B round, led by Vertex Ventures, with participation from Avaana Capital and Chakra Growth Capital. The board at Kazam has passed a special resolution to issue 36,410 Series B compulsory convertible preference shares at an issue price of $165.06 each to raise the aforementioned sum, its regulatory filing sourced from the Registrar of Companies (RoC) shows. IFC VVSEA Co-Invest LP and Vertex Ventures SEA Fund, representing Vertex Ventures, will jointly invest $4.9 million, while Avaana Capital and Chakra Growth Capital will contribute $1.01 million and $0.9 million, respectively. According to Entrackr’s estimates, the company will be valued at around $51 million post-allotment. Kazam plans to deploy the funds towards business growth, expansion initiatives, and general corporate purposes. After this funding round, Vertex Ventures and IFC VVSEA Co-Invest together will hold a 22.89% stake, while Avaana Capital and Chakra Growth Capital will own 17.02% and 1.51% stakes, respectively. Founded in 2020 by Akshay Shekhar and Vaibhav Tyagi, Kazam is an EV charging software platform that develops smart and affordable charging networks. Its technology supports a wide variety of vehicles, including two-wheelers, commercial electric vehicles (CEVs), three-wheelers, and city buses. It claims to power over 25,000 charging points. The Bengaluru-based firm works with the likes of BigBasket, Zypp, Mahindra, Bajaj, Ather, TVS, Hero MotoCorp, and Ultraviolette. The company is yet to file its annual results for FY25. According to the startup data intelligence platform TheKredible, its revenue from operations surged 3.3X to Rs 12.19 crore during the fiscal year ended in March 2024 while its losses stood at Rs 10.2 crore in the same fiscal year.

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