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Amazon-backed M1xchange raises $10 Mn from Filter Capital

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Amazon-backed M1xchange raises $10 Mn from Filter Capital
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M1xchange has raised Rs 84 crore ($10 million) from Filter Capital through a secondary transaction to support its digital supply chain finance operations targeting micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). The latest funding round comes two months after Jindal Stainless and its subsidiary, Jindal Stainless Steelway Limited, acquired a 9.62% stake in M1xchange. The firm has raised over $47 million to date from investors including SIDBI Venture, Amazon, IndiaMART, BEENEXT, and Mayfield. Founded by Sundeep Mohindru and Vivek Misra, M1xchange operates as a Trade Receivables Discounting System (TReDS) platform, facilitating invoice financing of approximately Rs 10,000 crore ($1.2 billion) monthly for MSMEs, corporates, and financiers. Since its inception in April 2017, the platform claims to have facilitated over Rs 1.75 lakh crore ($20 billion) in invoice discounting and onboarded 50,000 MSMEs, 2,800 corporates, and 66 financial institutions, including banks and NBFCs. The firm reported a 100% year-on-year growth in transaction volumes. For the fiscal year ended in March 2024, M1xchange reported a 91% jump in its operating revenue to Rs 56.47 crore against Rs 29.52 crore in FY23. During the period, it managed to control its losses by nearly 50% to Rs 3.98 crore. Filter Capital, a growth investment firm, focuses on technology-driven businesses in India, including fintech, SaaS, and logistics. Its portfolio includes Capillary Technologies, Chalo Mobility, LoadShare Networks, and THB.

Saarathi Finance secures Rs 475 Cr equity capital

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Saarathi Finance secures Rs 475 Cr equity capital
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Saarathi Finance secures Rs 475 Cr equity capital Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC) Saarathi Finance has closed its inaugural funding round of Rs 475 crore, co-led by TVS Capital Funds, Lok Capital, Evolvence Equity Partners, Paragon Partners, and other angels collectively contributing about Rs 350 crore. Vivek Bansal and Sunil Daga also infused the remaining amount. The Series A investment values Saarathi Finance at over Rs 900 crore. The capital infusion will support its aim to bridge the significant credit gap faced by MSMEs, particularly in underserved semi-urban and rural regions across Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh. Saarathi Finance's approach combines technology-driven solutions with personalized customer engagement, offering both secured and unsecured loans tailored to the unique needs of MSMEs. The company's emphasis on flexible income assessment and rapid loan processing aims to make credit more accessible to entrepreneurs traditionally overlooked by formal financial institutions. “We are committed to empowering Bharat’s entrepreneurs by providing more than just credit – a partnership that values and supports their growth. This funding milestone enables us to accelerate our mission, ensuring every stakeholder, from entrepreneurs to investors, is valued and cared for in our journey. With heartfelt gratitude to our stakeholders, friends, and family, we embark on this exciting journey,” said Vivek Bansal, founder & CEO of Saarathi Finance.

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