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FlexiLoans raises $35 Mn from Accion, Fundamentum, and others

EntrackrEntrackr · 10m ago
FlexiLoans raises $35 Mn from Accion, Fundamentum, and others
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MSMEs-focused fintech lender FlexiLoans has raised Rs 290 crore approximately $35 million in its series C round led by global investors Accion, Nuveen (the investment manager of TIAA), and Fundamentum, along with existing backer Maj Invest. The Mumbai-based NBFC-fintech company will use these proceeds to scale its operations, broaden its product portfolio, and boost its technological infrastructure. Flexi loan also raised a total of $16 million in debt this year i.e. $9 million from JM Financial in August and $7 million from Vivtri AMC. Entrackr exclusively reported both the developments. Founded by Deepak Jain, Manish Lunia, Ritesh Jain and Abhishek Kothari, FlexiLoans provides MSMEs access to collateral-free funds through its digital lending platform. The company uses proprietary technology and risk models to score customers and approve loans within 48 hours. The company has disbursed over Rs 7,000 crore in loans mostly to small and medium businesses to date. FlexiLoans covers more than 2000 cities and has partnerships with over 400 partners. FlexiLoans has secured over Rs 2,500 crore in debt and equity financing to date, including a $90 million Series B round, which was a combination of debt and equity led by Fasanara Capital, MAJ Invest, and the family office of Caravel Group chairman Harry Banga, alongside existing investors such as Sanjay Nayar. The Fundamentum-backed company demonstrated a robust financial standing with a 2.4X year-on-year growth to Rs 262 crore in the previous fiscal year (FY24) from Rs 108.5 crore in FY23. However, in pursuit of growth, the profits of the company declined by 50% to Rs 3.3 crore in the same period.

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Exclusive: FlexiLoans raises $9 Mn debt from JM Financial

EntrackrEntrackr · 11m ago
Exclusive: FlexiLoans raises $9 Mn debt from JM Financial
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MSMEs-focused fintech lender FlexiLoans has raised Rs 75 crore (approximately $9 million) via non-convertible debt from JM Financial. This is the second debt round for the Mumbai-based company this year. The board at FlexiLoans has passed a resolution to issue 7,500 non-convertible debentures to raise Rs 75 crore, according to the company’s internal documents accessed by Entrackr. The debt has a coupon rate (interest) of 12.05% per annum with a tenure of 24 months. The company intends to utilize the funds for the ongoing business operations, the documents added. The debt infusion has come at a time when the firm is set to secure $35 million in funding from late-stage fund Fundamentum, co-founded by Infosys veteran Nandan Nilekani. Founded by Deepak Jain, Manish Lunia, Ritesh Jain, and Abhishek Kothari, FlexiLoans offers collateral-free loans to MSMEs. The firm has raised over $124 million to date in a mix of equity and debt including a $90 million Series B round from Fasanara Capital, MAJ Invest, Caravel Group, among others in June 2022. As per its website, the company has disbursed over Rs 7,000 crore of loans. Besides partnerships with over 400 partners, Flexiloans also lends through its NBFC — Epimoney. The company gives loans in the range of Rs 50,000 to Rs 1 crore with a maximum tenure of 36 months. The fintech firm grew at a fast pace in the fiscal year ending March 2024 as its collection jumped 2.4X year-on-year. Its operating revenue soared to Rs 262 crore in FY24 from Rs 109 crore in FY23. During the period, the company also maintained its profitability with Rs 3 crore PAT. FlexiLoans competes with a clutch of fintech firms including Lendingkart, Indifi, Incred, Oxyzo and Aye Finance.

Apna Mart raises $25 Mn led by Fundamentum and Accel

EntrackrEntrackr · 3m ago
Apna Mart raises $25 Mn led by Fundamentum and Accel
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Exclusive: Apna Mart raises $25 Mn led by Fundamentum and Accel Founded by Abhishek Singh and Chetan Garg, Apna Mart guarantees grocery and FMCG deliveries within 15 minutes, in addition to its brick-and-mortar stores. Apna Mart, a franchise-driven omnichannel grocery and FMCG chain, has raised Rs 214.5 crore (approximately $25 million) in equity and debt led by Fundamentum Partnership Fund and Accel with the participation of existing investors. The board at Apna Mart has passed a special resolution to issue 6,342 Series B compulsory convertible preference shares at an issue price of Rs 2,78,402 to raise Rs 176.5 crore or $20.5 million and 3,800 debentures for Rs 38 crore or $4.5 crore, its regulatory filings sourced from the Registrar of Companies (RoC) show. Fundamentum Partnership Fund is leading the round with Rs 84 crore while Accel India, Peak XV, and Sparrow Capital will invest Rs 60.88 crore, Rs 17.4 crore, and Rs 4 crore, respectively. 2 AM Ventures, Disruptors Capital, and Alteria will invest the rest of the amount. Entrackr estimates Apna Mart's post-allotment valuation at approximately Rs 738 crore ($87 million), an 81% jump from its previous funding round. Founded by Abhishek Singh and Chetan Garg, Apna Mart guarantees grocery and FMCG deliveries within 15 minutes, in addition to its brick-and-mortar stores. Operating across 14 cities—including Ranchi, Hazaribagh, and Bilaspur—the firm utilizes a franchise model to ensure operational efficiency. According to startup data intelligence platform TheKredible, Apna Mart has raised approximately $40 million across multiple funding rounds. Following the latest investment, Accel India remains the largest external stakeholder with a 20.91% stake, followed by Peak XV at 13.06% and Fundamentum at 11.39%. The Bengaluru-based firm recorded an 85.6% year-on-year growth to Rs 59.6 crore of revenue during the previous fiscal year ended March 2024. In pursuit of growth, the losses for the firm also grew 51.4% to Rs 33 crore in the same period. Apna Mart has been working to crack the grocery model through a franchise-led approach with a strong online touch. The company is scaling steadily with solid backing from investors, including Nandan Nilekani’s Fundamentum and Accel, which has doubled down on its investment. Apna Mart certainly seems to be a company to watch in the grocery category for the long haul—a space currently dominated by quick commerce players like Blinkit, Swiggy Instamart, and Zepto.

EV startup Turno raises $5.5 Mn led by BII

EntrackrEntrackr · 1y ago
EV startup Turno raises $5.5 Mn led by BII
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Commercial electric vehicle (EV) distribution and financing Turno has raised Rs 46 crore ($5.5 million) from new and existing investors. The new capital infusion for the Bengaluru-based firm came after 15 months. The board at Turno has passed a special resolution to allot 18,057 compulsory convertible preference shares at an issue price of Rs 25,509 each to raise Rs 46 crore, its regulatory filing accessed through the Registrar of Companies (RoC) shows. British International Investment invested Rs 24.94 crore while existing investors and Quona Accion, Stellaris Ventures, and B Capital participated with 6.89 crore, Rs 9.27 crore, and Rs 4.95 crore respectively. According to the filings, the company will use these funds for expansion and to meet working capital requirements as decided by the board. As per startup data intelligence platform TheKredible estimates, Turno is valued at around Rs 587 crore or $71 million post-money. The round seems to be an ongoing one and the firm is likely to raise more money and the firm’s worth will change accordingly. Following the fresh investment, Stellaris Ventures holds 18.68% stake in Turno while B Capital, Quona Accion, and British International Investment have 7.70%, 6.54%, and 4.25% stake, 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, Maharashtra, et al. The company has raised around $22.5 million to date including a $13.8 million in its Series A round in February last year. Incorporated in 2021, the company was at pre-revenue during the fiscal year ended March 2023 with a loss of Rs 27 crore in the same period. Tuno is yet to file annual results for the last fiscal (FY24).`

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