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Full-stack re-commerce company Grest raises 16 Cr led by Equentis Wealth

EntrackrEntrackr · 11d ago
Full-stack re-commerce company Grest raises 16 Cr led by Equentis Wealth
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Full-stack recommerce company Grest has raised Rs 16 crore in a growth funding round led by Equentis Wealth, along with participation from JIIF, The Chennai Angels, India Accelerator, Lead Invest, and 8i Ventures. The Gurugram-based company had previously mopped up $2.29 million from Equentis Wealth and others. The fresh funds will be used to scale direct-to-consumer (D2C) operations across online and offline channels, upgrade infrastructure and supply chain capabilities, enhance technology platforms, and strengthen brand awareness, Grest said in a press release. Co-founded in 2018 by Shrey Sardana and Nitin Goyal, Grest operates a full-stack recommerce model, managing sourcing, renewal, quality assurance, distribution, and after-sales service in-house. The company focuses on premium renewed Apple devices, including iPhones, MacBooks, and iPads, supported by warranties and structured after-sales support. According to Grest, each device undergoes a more than 50-point quality inspection process. All products are backed by a 12-month promise period, aimed at delivering a consistent and reliable ownership experience. The platform claims to have reduced over 15,500 metric tonnes of CO₂-equivalent emissions by extending device life cycles and preventing electronic waste. Grest claims to have recorded a nine-fold increase in revenue, growing from Rs 2.9 crore in FY23 to Rs 25.7 crore in FY25, and is targeting Rs 50 crore in revenue in FY26. The company plans to open five company-owned and company-operated (COCO) retail stores by March 2026, while expanding partnerships with large-format retailers (LFRs) and Apple premium resellers. Grest asserts that it serves over 2 lakh customers and more than 100 enterprises and institutions, operating from its renewal facility in Gurugram.

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Metalbook raises Rs 25 Cr debt from Northern Arc

EntrackrEntrackr · 1y ago
Metalbook raises Rs 25 Cr debt from Northern Arc
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Full-stack metal supply-chain platform Metalbook has raised Rs 25 crore or (approximately $3 million) from Northern Arc. This is the first debt financing for the Delhi-based company. In February 2024, it raised $15 million led by Rigel Capital in Series A round. Metalbook’s board passed a special resolution to issue 250 non-convertible debentures at a face value of Rs 10,00,000 each to raise the above-mentioned sum, its regulatory filing sourced from Registrar of companies (RoC) shows. Founded in 2021, Metalbook is a full stack platform which helps businesses including SMEs with procurement, inventory liquidation, logistics, and credit among others. It claims to work with over 500 manufacturers, dealers and suppliers such as ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel, Tata Steel and JSW across 16 countries. In August last year, Axilor had led a $5 million seed round in Metalbook. The Delhi-based company is yet to disclose FY23 numbers but its revenue from operations stood at Rs 85.39 crore in FY22. Its losses also increased to Rs 25.90 crore in the same period. At the time of its Series A round in February, Metalbook said that it’s anticipating to achieve an annualized revenue run rate of $200 million by the end of FY24.

Nitro Commerce raises $5 Mn in Series A led by Cornerstone Ventures

EntrackrEntrackr · 24d ago
Nitro Commerce raises $5 Mn in Series A led by Cornerstone Ventures
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New Delhi-based Nitro Commerce, an AI-powered growth platform for India’s digital consumer economy, has raised $5 million in a full-equity Series A funding round. The round was led by Cornerstone Ventures, with participation from India Accelerator & Finvolve, Equentis Wealth Advisory Services, Grand Anicut Angel Fund, Razorpay Ventures, Rukum Sitara Fund, and Ankurit Capital. Nitro Commerce plans to deploy the fresh capital toward platform-led growth, team expansion, strengthening AI and agentic capabilities, and scaling its international footprint. Founded by Umair Mohammad, Shamail Tayyab, and Pratik Anand, Nitro Commerce is building an AI-led growth operating layer for consumer brands across D2C, quick commerce, marketplaces, and retail. The company said the funding comes amid strong traction, with its revenue growing 10x year-on-year, reaching $5 million ARR within 12 months, and targeting $10 million ARR over the next six months. Nitro aims to address rising customer acquisition costs and fragmented attribution in India’s rapidly expanding consumer economy by unifying identity, intent, engagement, and attribution into a single growth layer. Its platform includes NitroX, a commerce identity network that converts anonymous users into identifiable customers; Nitro Ads, an intent-led alternative advertising platform activating audiences beyond traditional ad ecosystems; and Nitro Pulse, an AI-driven sales and engagement engine focused on improving conversions and recovering demand. The platform is currently used by more than 2,500 brands, including Imagine Online, Rare Rabbit, Dot & Key, Pepperfry, Blue Tokai, VIP Industries, and Neeman’s.

Lending platform Mannjal raises Rs 17.5 Cr led by Arali Ventures

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Lending platform Mannjal raises Rs 17.5 Cr led by Arali Ventures
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Snippets Lending platform Mannjal raises Rs 17.5 Cr led by Arali Ventures Full-stack lending platform Mannjal has raised Rs 17.5 crore ($2.1 million) in a seed round led by Arali Ventures and B Capital, with participation from Sparrow Capital and Gemba Capital. The proceeds will be used to expand its lender network and accelerate product development. Founded in 2023 by Prashant Adurty, Aman Bhargava, and Harshit Lingamneni in Bengaluru, Mannjal operates a full-stack lending platform that helps financial institutions distribute priority-sector and impact-linked credit products at scale. The startup provides infrastructure that supports field operations, origination, and credit decisioning. It enables lenders to run digital and physical data journeys, enrich borrower profiles with external information sources, and structure data for analysis and decision support. Institutions can configure custom workflows for teams across risk, operations, and business functions. According to the company, lenders using Mannjal have reduced turnaround times by 50–75% and improved sanction ratios to 85–90%. Over the last 18 months, Mannjal’s platform claims to have enabled disbursements of about Rs 1,000 crore across unsecured business loans, loan against property, and affordable housing finance. The company now works with more than 75 lenders.

Wealthy raises Rs 130 Cr led by Bertelsmann India Investments

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Wealthy raises Rs 130 Cr led by Bertelsmann India Investments
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Wealth-management platform Wealthy has raised Rs 130 crore ($14.5 million) in a new funding round led by Bertelsmann India Investments. Its existing investors Shepherd’s Hill Group and Alpha Wave Global also participated. The proceeds will be used to expand Wealthy’s advisor network, improve its product stack, and increase penetration in new markets. It is also expected to strengthen its technology infrastructure and compliance systems as product categories scale. Founded in 2015, Wealthy operates a digital marketplace for financial products and a distribution platform for advisors. The company enables independent financial advisors to sell mutual funds, insurance, fixed deposits, bonds, and other wealth products through its technology stack. According to the company, its AUM has increased from Rs 200 crore to Rs 5,000 crore over the past three years, reflecting strong business expansion. Wealthy now operates 20 offices across India, with a significant presence in major cities such as Bengaluru, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Surat, Jaipur, Gurugram, Delhi, Faridabad, Ghaziabad, Lucknow, Kanpur, and Kolkata. The platform claims to process over Rs 300 crore in monthly transactions and works with more than 6,000 mutual fund distributors serving over 100,000 clients. As per TheKredible, Wealthy’s revenue from operations grew to Rs 25 crore in FY25 from Rs 14.5 crore in FY24. The AWI-backed company recorded a net loss of Rs 35 crore in the last fiscal year, compared to Rs 24 crore in FY24.

Circle raises Rs 3.4 Cr in pre-seed round led by Titan Capital

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Circle raises Rs 3.4 Cr in pre-seed round led by Titan Capital
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Circle raises Rs 3.4 Cr in pre-seed round led by Titan Capital Circle has raised Rs 3.4 crore in a pre-seed round led by Titan Capital. Raveen Sastry, co-founder of Myntra, also participated. The proceeds will be used to strengthen Circle’s AI stack, including guided pricing, automated condition grading, and catalog matching. Circle will focus on electronics and household categories, expand its presence in Bengaluru, and enter new cities by 2026. Founded in 2025 by Ankit Misra and Chirag Kataruka, Circle runs a full-stack model that uses AI to verify product listings, handles doorstep logistics, and manages secure payments. The goal is to remove uncertainty, scams, and coordination issues that commonly occur in C2C transactions. Sellers can list items quickly, get pricing support, and receive payouts once the product is picked up and verified. Since its soft launch in August 2025, Circle has onboarded more than 17,000 users in Bengaluru. The platform is seeing strong demand in electronics, furniture, appliances, and home goods. As per market research, India’s pre-owned goods market is valued at Rs 1.6 lakh crore, but the experience remains fragmented because of fake listings, incomplete product information, and lack of buyer and seller protection. More than 70 million Indians transact used goods every month, yet the overall experience is not at par with primary e-commerce platforms.

Exclusive: Flipkart shuts down ANS Commerce

EntrackrEntrackr · 11m ago
Exclusive: Flipkart shuts down ANS Commerce
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url: https://entrackr.com/exclusive/exclusive-flipkart-shuts-down-ans-commerce-8765612 Content: Flipkart has decided to shut down ANS Commerce, its full-stack e-commerce enabler, three years after acquiring the Gurugram-based company, sources familiar with the matter told Entrackr. "Flipkart has decided to shut down ANS Commerce and has also laid off several employees associated with it," said a source familiar with the matter, requesting anonymity. Confirming the development to Entrackr, a Flipkart spokesperson said, “'After careful consideration, ANS Commerce, a full-stack e-commerce enabler that was acquired by Flipkart in 2022, has decided to close its operations. As we wind down operations, we stay committed to ensuring a smooth transition for all stakeholders, including employees and customers.” “To minimize the impact on employees during this transition, we plan to offer internal opportunities at Flipkart, outplacement services, and severance packages,’ the spokesperson added. Founded by Amit Monga, Vibhor Sahare, Sushant Puri, and Nakul Singh, ANS Commerce is a full-stack e-commerce enabler offering services such as store tech, performance marketing, marketplace management, e-commerce warehousing, and fulfillment. It collaborates with over 100 brands, including Jack & Jones, Vero Moda, HUL, Piramal, Lakme, Nivea, Oziva, CEAT, and Bikanervala. The firm raised $2.2 million in its pre-Series A round, led by Gokul Rajaram and Venture Catalysts in October 2021. According to sources, ANS Commerce was acquired in a deal worth Rs 250-300 crore ($35-40 million) three years ago. During FY24, ANS Commerce recorded a 39.4% increase in operating revenue to Rs 54 crore, compared to Rs 39 crore in FY23. However, the company's net loss widened by 27.1% to Rs 73.8 crore in FY24 from Rs 57.8 crore in the previous year.

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