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Exclusive: WeRize to raise Rs 64 Cr in debt from existing investors

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Exclusive: WeRize to raise Rs 64 Cr in debt from existing investors
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WeRize to raise Rs 64 Cr in debt from existing investors Full-stack financial services platform WeRize is set to raise Rs 64 crore (around $6.9 million) in debt led by Sony Innovation Fund. The round also saw participation from its existing investor, 3one4 Capital. According to regulatory filing accessed from the Registrar of Companies (RoC), the company’s board has passed a special resolution to approve the issuance of 10,150 non-convertible debentures at a face value of Rs 63,272.50 each, aggregating to Rs 64 crore. Sony Innovation Fund will infuse nearly Rs 46 crore while 3one4 Capital will contribute the rest Rs 18 crore. The newly secured funds are designated to support general operations, address working capital needs, cover capital expenditures, and facilitate the expansion of business operations. Founded by former Lendingkart executives Vishal Chopra and Himanshu Gupta, WeRize sells and distributes a wide portfolio of customized credit, insurance, and savings products for 300 million individuals spread across more than 4,000 tier II to tier IV towns. The company leverages insights from these data points to create customized credit, group insurance, and savings products. WeRize’s last funding round was in June 2022, in which the company raised $15.5 million at a valuation of $115 million, from British International Investment, Sony Innovation Fund and existing investors. In the last fiscal year ending March 25, the company’s operating revenue increased by 64% to Rs 236 crore in FY25 from Rs 144 crore, and the company also doubled its profit to Rs 10 crore in the same period.

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Fintech startup WeRize reports Rs 236 Cr revenue in FY25; profit doubles

EntrackrEntrackr · 14d ago
Fintech startup WeRize reports Rs 236 Cr revenue in FY25; profit doubles
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Fintech startup WeRize reports Rs 236 Cr revenue in FY25; profit doubles Following a more than two-fold growth in FY24, the British International Investment (BII)-backed fintech platform WeRize sustained strong scale in the fiscal year ended March 2025. At the same time, the net profits for the Bengaluru-based firm doubled. WeRize’s revenue from operations surged 64% to Rs 236 crore in FY25 from Rs 144 crore in FY24, its consolidated financial statements sourced from the Registrar of Companies shows. Founded by Vishal Chopra and Himanshu Gupta, WeRize offers mortgages, unsecured credit, insurance, and savings products to over 300 million individuals across 5,000+ small cities. Its “Social Shopify of Finance” model enables 10,000+ freelancers across 2,500+ cities to distribute financial products within their networks, eliminating the need for a field force or branches. The company provides loans and group insurance via its NBFC arm (Wortgage Finance) and partners such as Vivitri Capital and InCred. Revenue from interest on loans accounted for 46% of the total operating revenue. It earned Rs 109 crore from interest, while the loan processing fee brought Rs 39 crore in FY25. The company also booked Rs 74 crore from the sale of services. The rest of the revenue earned through other operating sources, such as interest on FDs, bad debts recovery. WeRize also made Rs 4 crore from non-operating activities and took its total income to Rs 240 crore in FY25. For the lending startup, employee benefit expenses remained the largest cost component, accounting for 29% of total expenditure and rose 50% to Rs 66 crore in FY25. This was followed by performance payouts to its network of financial consultant freelancers, which grew 93% year-on-year to Rs 54 crore in the last fiscal year. The company’s finance cost also surged 2.5X to Rs 25 crore in the previous fiscal, while legal and professional fees stood at Rs 30 crore. Other overheads, including subscription fees and travel expenses, added Rs 52 crore, which pushed total costs by 61% to Rs 227 crore from Rs 141 crore in FY24. As both expenses and revenue grew at a similar pace, with revenue slightly outpacing, the firm doubled its profit to Rs 10 crore in FY25 from Rs 5 crore in FY24. The company’s ROCE and EBITDA margin improved to 13.08% and 18.64%, respectively. On a unit level, WeRize spent Rs 0.96 to earn a single rupee of operating revenue in FY25. As of March 2025, it had current assets of Rs 267 crore along with cash and bank balance of Rs 87 crore. WeRize has secured around $25.75 million in equity funding from investors such as British International Investment, Sony Japan, 3one4 Capital, and Picus Capital, at a current valuation of $115.5 million.

Exclusive: Ecozen to raise Rs 95 Cr debt from Momentum Capedge

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Exclusive: Ecozen to raise Rs 95 Cr debt from Momentum Capedge
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Exclusive: Ecozen to raise Rs 95 Cr debt from Momentum Capedge Climate-focused deeptech startup Ecozen is raising Rs 95 crore (approximately $10.7 million) in debt funding from Momentum Capedge Limited. This is the third debt injection for the Pune-based company in the past 12 months. Before this, Ecozen had raised $12.5 million in debt from UTI International and Spark Capital, as well as $23 million from responsAbility Investments AG, Northern Arc Capital Limited, and others. The board at Ecozen has passed a special resolution for approval to issue 950 Series E non-convertible debentures (NCDs) at a face value of Rs 10 lakh each to raise Rs 95 crore, including a green shoe option of up to Rs 25 crore, according to its filing with the Registrar of Companies (RoC). According to the filing, the debentures carry an interest rate of 11.5% per annum with a tenure of 27 months, and the debt proceeds will be used for immediate capital requirements to aid the growth of the business. Founded by Devendra Gupta, Ecozen provides climate-smart deep-tech solutions built on core technology stacks such as motor controls, IoT, and energy storage, leveraging solar power. The company's key products include Ecotron (solar pump controller), Ecofrost (solar cold storage), solar AC, solar panels. According to startup data intelligence platform TheKredible, Ecozen has raised over $76 million to date through a mix of debt and equity. Nuveen Global and Omnivore are the company’s lead investors. For the fiscal year ended March 2025, the Pune-based company’s operating scale expanded over 2.3X to Rs 889 crore from Rs 377 crore in FY24, while profits surged 4.7X to Rs 95 crore. Ecozen competes with Powerflex, Inficold, and Khetworks.

Exclusive: StockGro secures Rs 50 Cr debt from Trifecta

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Exclusive: StockGro secures Rs 50 Cr debt from Trifecta
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url: https://entrackr.com/exclusive/exclusive-stockgro-secures-rs-50-cr-debt-from-trifecta-9780883 Content: Social investment and stock market advisory platform StockGro raised Rs 50 crore ($5.7 million) in debt funding from its existing investor Trifecta Capital. This debt funding follows the Rs 205 crore ($25 million) raised in two tranches in January 2024 from Hindustan Media Ventures and Trifecta Capital. According to filings with the Registrar of Companies (RoC), StockGro’s board approved the issuance of 500 Series B non-convertible debentures at a face value of Rs 10 lakh each, raising Rs 50 crore from Trifecta Capital. Founded in 2020 by former venture capitalist Ajay Lakhotia, the Bengaluru-based StockGro is a fintech platform that simplifies stock market investing through SEBI-registered advisors, offering investment advisory, portfolio management, and educational resources to help users navigate the market. Recently, StockGro has launched Stoxo, India’s first AI-powered stock market research engine. It offers real-time, reliable insights to help retail investors make better decisions. According to startup data intelligence platform TheKredible, the BITCRAFT Ventures-backed company raised over $50 million in both debt and equity, including its $32 million Series A round raised in January 2022. While the company is yet to file its FY25 numbers, its revenue from operations fell 34% to Rs 86.5 crore in FY24 from Rs 131 crore in FY23. During the same period, losses surged 84% to Rs 101 crore.

Exclusive: Isprava raises Rs 250 Cr debt

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Exclusive: Isprava raises Rs 250 Cr debt
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Isprava Group, a luxury home development and rental firm, raises Rs 250 crore (approximately $28.4 million) in debt from Singapore-based Luxe Opco Holdings. This marks the company’s first funding in nearly three years, following its last raise of Rs 160 crore in debt from Symphony International Holdings in January 2023. The board at Isprava Vesta Pvt Ltd (parent company of Isprava) has issued 11,95,071 compulsory convertible debentures (CCDs) at an issue price of Rs 2,091.93 each to raise the above mentioned amount, according to its filing with the Registrar of Companies (RoC). In addition, the company approved an investment of Rs 108 crore in Magnara Homes Private Limited through Optionally Convertible Debentures (OCDs), according to the filing. Isprava Group, founded in 2016 by Nibhrant Shah, Dhimaan Shah, and Rohan Lamba, builds and rents luxury homes in prime locations such as Goa, Alibaug, and Coonoor. In addition to developing and selling these properties, the company offers them as high-end vacation retreats with premium services like housekeeping and private chefs. Isprava claims to have delivered over 200 homes to date. According to startup data intelligence platform TheKredible, the Mumbai-based company has raised around $188 million to date through a mix of debt and equity. Its lead investors include the Shah Family Trust and Godrej. During the fiscal year ended March 2024, the company more than doubled its revenue to Rs 452 crore while reporting a profit of Rs 63 crore. It is yet to disclose its financials for FY25.

Exclusive: BigBasket secures Rs 200 Cr debt

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Exclusive: BigBasket secures Rs 200 Cr debt
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Exclusive: BigBasket secures Rs 200 Cr debt BigBasket’s consumer-facing arm, Innovative Retail, has secured Rs 200 crore (approximately $22.7 million) in debt funding from DBS Bank Ltd. This is its first major capital injection in nearly three years, after the $200 million round led by Tata Digital in December 2022. According to its filing with the Registrar of Companies (RoC), the board of Innovative Retail Pvt Ltd (BigBasket’s B2C arm) has allotted 20,000 non-convertible debentures (NCDs) at a face value of Rs 1,00,000 each to raise the above-stated amount. The aforementioned debentures are issued for a tenure of 18 months and a coupon rate of 8.2% per annum, the filing added. The filing added that the proceeds from the debt raise will be used to set up and maintain dark stores, along with other general corporate purposes. Founded in 2011, BigBasket operates an inventory-led online grocery model, managing its own dark stores and delivery network while offering a wide range of products, including private labels. In August 2024, BigBasket fully pivoted to quick commerce, making 10-minute delivery its primary focus. According to startup data platform TheKredible, the company has raised over a billion dollars in funding to date from major investors such as Mirae Asset, British International Investments, and Bessemer Venture Partners. Tata Digital acquired BigBasket in May 2021. On the financial front, BigBasket’s (B2C) losses widened to Rs 1,850 crore in the fiscal year ended March 2025 while its revenue remained flat at Rs 7,673 crore during the period.

Exclusive: Defense startup NewSpace to raise Rs 115 Cr debt

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Exclusive: Defense startup NewSpace to raise Rs 115 Cr debt
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Exclusive: Defense startup NewSpace to raise Rs 115 Cr debt Defense startup NewSpace is set to raise Rs 115 crore ($13.3 million) in debt funding led by Lend Lease Company India Ltd, angel investor Ahmed Nalwala, ARA Investment with the participation of 35 other investors. The board at Newspace passed a resolution to approve the issue of 115 compulsory convertible debentures at a face value of Rs 1,00,00,000 each to raise the above-mentioned amount, according to its regulatory filing filed with RoC. Lend Lease will lead the round with an investment of Rs 13 crore, followed by angel investor Ahmed Nalwala and ARA Investment, who will invest Rs 10 crore each. NK Trust and Weil Investments will contribute Rs 7 crore and Rs 5 crore, respectively, while Gauri Khan Family Trust will join with Rs 2 crore. The remaining amount will be covered by 32 other investors, including several angel investors. The company will utilize the proceeds from this funding for general operating and working capital requirements, as well as capital expenditure to support business expansion, the filing added. Founded in 2019, NewSpace Research & Technologies (NRT) is an Indian aerospace and defense company that develops advanced unmanned systems and persistent drones. These are used for military and civilian purposes like surveillance, communication, and logistics. NRT works with various government agencies, including the Ministry of Defence, the NDRF, and the Ministry of Home Affairs, while also exploring civil logistics. The company also offers specific drone models such as the BELUGA, NIMBUS, MACKEREL, and NIMBUS-SCOPE. According to startup data intelligence platform TheKredible, the dronetech company has so far raised over $80 million, from investors including Volrado Venture Partners, Pavestone, QRG Investments, and others. For the fiscal year ended March 2024, the Bengaluru-based startup’s revenue declined sharply to Rs 96.25 lakh from Rs 103 crore in FY23. The company also reported a loss of Rs 62 crore during the period, compared to a profit in the previous year.

Exclusive: Moneyview secures Rs 100 Cr debt, appoints independent directors

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Exclusive: Moneyview secures Rs 100 Cr debt, appoints independent directors
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Exclusive: Moneyview secures Rs 100 Cr debt, appoints independent directors Consumer lending platform Moneyview has raised Rs 100 crore (about $11.4 million) in debt from RevX Capital and Motilal Oswal. The infusion comes at a time when the company has been gearing up for a potential public listing. According to the company’s filing with the Registrar of Companies (RoC), Moneyview’s board has issued 100 non-convertible debentures (NCDs) at a face value of Rs 1 crore each to raise Rs 100 crore. RevX Capital led the round with Rs 45 crore, followed by Motilal Oswal with Rs 40 crore, while Arthos Corporate and ElectroMech India contributed Rs 11 crore and Rs 4 crore, respectively. The Tiger Global–backed company is likely to raise more debt in multiple tranches of up to Rs 750 crore, according to the filing. According to a separate filing by the company in September, Moneyview has appointed Alpana Parida, Sameer Kumar Baiswala, and Anil Berera as non-executive independent directors of the company. Founded in 2014, Moneyview offers personalized products such as instant loans, cards, BNPL, and financial management tools, partnering with over 15 lenders. It also plans to expand into digital bank accounts, insurance, and wealth management services. The company claims to have over 65 million users and more than 5 crore app downloads. According to startup data platform TheKredible, the Bengaluru-based firm has raised over $240 million across multiple rounds from investors including Accel, Tiger Global, and Ribbit Capital. The company entered the unicorn club in September last year after raising $4.6 million from Accel and Nexus Venture Partners. On the financial side, Moneyview maintained its strong growth momentum and posted a 74% YoY increase in its revenue in FY25. Profits for the fintech unicorn grew 40% to Rs 240 crore during the year. As per media reports, Moneyview is eyeing to raise over $400 million (around Rs 3,400 crore) through its initial public offering (IPO) and has reportedly appointed Axis Capital, Kotak Mahindra, and others as its banking partners.

Exclusive: Lendingkart raises Rs 100 Cr debt from Stride Ventures

EntrackrEntrackr · 1y ago
Exclusive: Lendingkart raises Rs 100 Cr debt from Stride Ventures
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Small and medium enterprises focused digital lending platform Lendingkart has secured Rs 100 crore ($12 million) in debt and Rs 8 crore (nearly $1 million) in equity from Stride Ventures. This is the second major debt closure by the Ahmedabad-based firm in the past year. The board at Lendingkart has passed a board resolution to issue 10,000 non-convertible debentures and 454 Series D5 CCPS to raise Rs 108 crore or $13 million, its regulatory filing accessed from the RoC shows. As per the filings, the Temasek-backed company has raised Rs 318 crore ($38 million) in debt to date. Lendingkart will receive the debt fund in two tranches of Rs 50 crore ($6 million) each and it will carry a coupon rate of 14% per annum. According to the startup data intelligence platform TheKredible, the company has been valued at around $690 million post-allotment. Just last month, LendingKart raised $10 million through external commercial borrowing (ECBs) from a fund managed by BlueOrchard. As of now, Lenskart has mopped up Rs 1,050 crore ($126 million) in equity capital from investors like Fullerton, Bertelsmann, Mayfield India, Saama Capital, Sistema Asia and India Quotient. Lendingkart disburses loans with an average ticket size of Rs 5 lakh to Rs 6 lakh to MSME business owners. As per its website, it has disbursed over Rs 18,700 crore to over 300,000 businesses present in 4,100 cities. Lendingkart performed well in FY23 as its revenue from operations grew by 33.4% to Rs 858 crore. Meanwhile, the firm also posted Rs 119 crore profit in the same period. It’s yet to file annual financial results for FY24. As per a media report, the company is planning for an initial public offering (IPO) by next year. Lenskart is targeting to cross Rs 10,000 crore in assets under management before going public.

Exclusive: Rebel Foods raises Rs 150 Cr debt from Alteria and InnoVen

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Exclusive: Rebel Foods raises Rs 150 Cr debt from Alteria and InnoVen
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Exclusive: Rebel Foods raises Rs 150 Cr debt from Alteria and InnoVen Foodtech Unicorn Rebel Foods secured Rs 150 crore ($17 million) in debt funding from existing investors Alteria Capital and InnoVen Capital. The debt comes months after its $25 million funding from Qatar Investment Authority. According to its filing sourced from the Registrar of Companies (RoC), Rebel Foods’ board approved the allotment of 15,000 non-convertible debentures (NCDs) at a face value of Rs 1 lakh each to raise the above-mentioned amount. Alteria Capital invested Rs 90 crore ($10.2 million), while InnoVen Capital contributed Rs 60 crore ($6.8 million). Each debenture carries a coupon rate of 13.9% per annum with a tenure of three years, maturing on September 2, 2028. Rebel Foods declined to comment on the queries sent by Entrackr. Founded in 2011 as a quick-service restaurant, Rebel Foods has grown into one of the largest cloud kitchen operators, with over 450 kitchens across India, the MENA region, Indonesia, the UK, and 75 Indian cities. Its portfolio includes brands such as Faasos, Behrouz Biryani, Oven Story Pizza, Lunchbox, The Good Bowl, and Wendy’s, among others. In February this year, Rebel Foods announced that it had launched its 15-minute food delivery app, QuickiES. According to TheKredible, the Mumbai-based firm has raised approximately $780 million to date, including a $210 million Series G round led by Temasek, comprising a mix of primary and secondary stake. Rebel Foods’ revenue from operations grew to Rs 1,420 crore in FY24 as compared to Rs 1,195 crore in FY23. During the same period, the firm cut down its losses by over 42% to Rs 378 crore. It competes with Curefoods, EatClub, Biryani By Kilo, FreshMenu, Biryani Blues, Kitchens@, Bigspoon, and HOI Foods.

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