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Meesho launches last-mile logistics marketplace Valmo

EntrackrEntrackr · 1y ago
Meesho launches last-mile logistics marketplace Valmo
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Meesho on Wednesday announced the launch of Valmo, a last-mile logistics marketplace that allows the network of micro-entrepreneurs to become Meesho partners and deliver orders in their nearby areas. Presently, only the logistics partners deal with Meesho’s orders but the company may open it for other e-commerce companies as well, a company executive said during a media roundtable. The move appears to be an attempt to raise a logistics infrastructure. “Valmo aims to create a national logistics solution by eliminating entry barriers for local players and helping them grow their businesses,” the company said in a press release. The company said it is building technological capabilities internally as well as with SaaS providers for deliveries through what it describes as the disaggregated network. It has also partnered ElasticRun, FarEye, LoadShare and Shipsy to create tech stack for Valmo. Meesho added that Valmo currently helps manage over 9 lakh orders on a daily basis which accounts for nearly 18% of third party e-commerce shipments in India. “Nearly 3,000 micro entrepreneurs who act as business partners ensure smooth functioning of these operations. This initiative has helped generate 35,000 indirect jobs through sustained engagement with these local partners,” the company said. It is worth highlighting that several companies including Amazon and Myntra have already tried to create such networks for last-mile delivery. That said, the move makes sense for Meesho which has emerged as the third largest e-commerce company after Flipkart and Amazon. Flipkart and Amazon both have separate logistics units: eKart and Amazon Transport Services. Unlike Valmo, both companies are full-fledged logistics units. Raising a full stack logistics infra requires a lot of capital and Meesho appears not to go that way. Meesho continues to work with Delhivery, Shadowfax, XpressBees, Ecom Express, among others for its logistics requirements.

FarEye spent Rs 361 Cr to earn Rs 139 Cr in FY23

EntrackrEntrackr · 1y ago
FarEye spent Rs 361 Cr to earn Rs 139 Cr in FY23
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SaaS-based logistics management platform FarEye showcased a modest 42% year-on-year growth during the fiscal year ended March 2023 but the firm’s losses worth Rs 243 crore flattened from the previous fiscal year but remained high. FarEye’s revenue from operations grew 41.8% to Rs 139 crore in FY23 from RS 98 crore in FY22, its consolidated financial statements filed with the Registrar of Companies (RoC) show. FarEye provides software solutions to manage large logistics platforms’ supply chain and delivery across manufacturing, e-commerce et al. The sale of logistics services was the sole source of revenue for the company. Besides operating activities, the $150 million round helped FarEye to make Rs 27 crore from interest on investments (non-operating) which took its total collection to Rs 166 crore in FY23. Like other technology startups, its employee benefits accounted for 61.2% of the overall expenditure. This cost grew only 8% to Rs 251 crore in FY23 from Rs 232 crore in FY22. Its information technology, traveling, legal-professional, advertising, repair, rent, and other overheads catalyzed the FarEye’s overall expenditure to Rs 410 crore in FY23 from Rs 361 crore in FY22. FarEye’s prudent expense management helped the Microsoft-backed firm to register a mere 4.7% increase in its losses to Rs 243 crore in FY23. Its ROCE and EBITDA margin stood at -60% and -142.2%, respectively. On a unit level, FarEye spent Rs 2.95 to earn a rupee in FY23. FY22-FY23 FY22 FY23 EBITDA Margin -176% -142.2% Expense/₹ of Op Revenue ₹3.68 ₹2.95 ROCE -36% -60% FarEye’s total current assets stood at Rs 438 crore including current investments and cash/bank balance during FY23. FarEye has raised over $150 million across rounds and was valued at $400 million in its last fundraiser. According to the startup data intelligence platform TheKredible, TCV is the largest stakeholder with 13.74% followed by Elevation Capital. As per Fintrackr estimates, its enterprise value to revenue multiple was 21X at the end of FY23. While there are firm indications that the firm has turned, or is close to turning the corner as far as margin improvement goes, Fareye’s backers would know that much could go wrong from here as well. With FY24 over, the firm would have done well to not only maintain the growth rate from FY23, but also keep expenses in control as it did previously. Any major slip up here will lead to serious questions about it’s long term viability, leading to an adverse impact on the existing business sooner than later.

India Accelerator unveils Cohort'25, commits $8-10M for tech startups

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India Accelerator unveils Cohort'25, commits $8-10M for tech startups
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India Accelerator has introduced its 2025 cohort for tech startups, with plans to invest $8-10 million in the programme. In the first quarter of 2025, the cohort will commence to accelerate 30-35 startups in sectors such as autonomous drones, sustainable mobility, ecommerce ecosystems, and Generative AI. India Accelerator aims to provide full ecosystem support to enable startups to make a market-driven impact. The initiative seeks to drive industry transformation and socio-economic change through innovations in various sectors. The accelerator will offer resources and a robust launchpad to help startups achieve market readiness, along with a specialised mentor board and guidance from industry experts.

FarEye narrows losses by 63% amidst modest growth in FY24

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FarEye narrows losses by 63% amidst modest growth in FY24
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FarEye narrows losses by 63% amidst modest growth in FY24 FarEye recorded only modest double-digit year-on-year growth in operating revenues for the fiscal year ending March 2024. However, it significantly reduced its losses, cutting them by nearly two-thirds during the same period. FarEye’s revenue from operations rose by 13% to Rs 157 crore in FY24 from Rs 139 crore in FY23, according to its consolidated financial statements recently filed with the Registrar of Companies (RoC). This marks a sharp slowdown from the 40% year-on-year growth the Tiger Global-backed company reported in FY23. FarEye provides software solutions to manage large logistics platforms’ supply chain and delivery across manufacturing, e-commerce et al. The sale of logistics services was the sole source of revenue for the company. The cost structure saw a dramatic reset as employee benefit expenses fell 39% to Rs 153 crore in FY24. Information technology expenses decreased by 6% to Rs 46 crore, while legal charges and advertising expenses shrank by 43% and 60% to Rs 23 crore and Rs 8 crore, respectively. Other overheads also contracted by 22% to Rs 39 crore in FY24. Overall, FarEye’s total expenses dropped by 34% to Rs 269 crore in FY24, from Rs 410 crore in the previous fiscal year. The stringent cost controls helped the company to bring down its losses by 63% to Rs 89 crore in FY24, a sharp improvement from Rs 243 crore loss in FY23. Its ROCE and EBITDA margin improved to -26.82% and -45.83% respectively. On a unit basis, FarEye spent Rs 1.71 to earn a rupee of revenue in FY24, a huge improvement from Rs 2.95 in FY23. The Noida-based firm’s current assets stood at Rs 372 crore, out of which Rs 305 crore are in cash and bank balance. According to TheKredible, FarEye has raised a total of approx $152 million of funding till date, having TCV, Fundamentum, Eight Roads Ventures and Elevation Capital as its lead investors. The company’s co-founders Kushal Nahata and Gautam Kumar together own 13% of the company. An underperformer by any stretch, FarEye’s struggles will worry investors who invested on the promise of opportunities in the booming logistics sector. With its focus on last mile solutions, FarEye has picked a particularly promising niche to target, with over 30% of costs linked to the last mile delivery. However, costs have been consistently high due to a global footprint, and sales have simply not grown as fast as it would have wished. How FY25 goes, considering global disruptions in markets and consequently, with FarEye’s clients both present and potential, is anyone’s guess. We wouldn’t be expecting a sharp change in trajectory anytime soon therefore. With adequate cash balances, the firm certainly has no reason to stress, but another ordinary year will mean it has not really made a worthwhile impact even after a dozen years in the market. That will affect the possibility of further backing as well as valuations in no small way. FarEye needs to see the risks getting closer.

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