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StayVista clocks Rs 140 Cr revenue in FY24, cuts losses by one-third

EntrackrEntrackr · 9m ago
StayVista clocks Rs 140 Cr revenue in FY24, cuts losses by one-third
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StayVista clocks Rs 140 Cr revenue in FY24, cuts losses by one-third Luxury vacation home rental platform StayVista continued its steady growth in the last fiscal year, with revenue increasing by 23%. At the same time, the company managed to reduce its losses by over one-third in FY24. StayVista’s revenue from operations increased to Rs 140 crore in FY24 from Rs 114 crore in FY23, according to its financial statement sourced from the Registrar of Companies (RoC). StayVista connects property owners with travelers seeking vacation rental accommodations. The platform enables property owners to list their rentals, while facilitating bookings and online payments. Revenue from these services was the company’s sole source of income. With minor contribution from other income, the company posted total revenue of Rs 143.48 crore in the last fiscal year. On the expense side, the cost of materials—the company’s largest expense category—increased by 17.7% to Rs 109.5 crore in FY24. Employee benefit expenses also rose sharply, up 33% to Rs 28 crore, while legal and other operational expenses remained relatively stable at Rs 3.5 crore and Rs 11 crore, respectively. Overall, the company’s total expenses stood at Rs 152 crore for the year, marking an 18.8% increase from Rs 128 crore in FY23. StayVista reduced its losses by 33.3% to Rs 8 crore in FY24 from Rs 12 crore in the previous fiscal year. Its ROCE and EBITDA margin stood at -28.81% and -5.31%, respectively. On a unit level, StayVista spent Rs 1.09 to earn a rupee in FY24. As of March 2024, the Mumbai-based firm reported current assets worth Rs 50 crore which includes Rs 39 crore in cash and bank balances. According to startup data intelligence platform TheKredible, StayVista has raised a total of $7.5 million of funding till date, having DSG Consumer Partners as its lead investor who owns 17% of the company. Its co-founders Amit Damani, Ankita Sheth and Pranav Maheshwari together own 32.4% of the company. According to media reports, StayVista is planning to go public through an IPO by 2028, with a goal of raising Rs 600 crore (around $72 million) to further expand its network across India.

Exclusive: Wint Wealth to raise Series B at Rs 700 Cr valuation

EntrackrEntrackr · 2d ago
Exclusive: Wint Wealth to raise Series B at Rs 700 Cr valuation
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Exclusive: Wint Wealth to raise Series B at Rs 700 Cr valuation Wint Wealth is raising Rs 120 crore (approximately $13.3 million) in its Series B funding round led by Vertex Ventures. This marks the Bengaluru-based startup’s first major fundraise in over three and a half years. Wint Wealth’s board has passed a special resolution to issue 94,047 Series B compulsory convertible preference shares at an issue price of Rs 12,804 each to raise Rs 120 crore or $13.3 million, according to the filings sourced from the Registrar of Companies. Vertex Ventures will lead the round with an investment of Rs 77.52 crore, while Unitary Fund, Eight Roads Ventures, and 3one4 Capital will infuse Rs 18.7 crore, Rs 13 crore, and Rs 8.16 crore, respectively. Zerodha’s incubation arm, Rainmatter, will also participate in the Series B with a Rs 3 crore investment. As per filings, the company plans to utilise the proceeds towards capital expenditure, marketing, and general corporate purposes. Based on Entrackr’s estimates, the wealth management startup is raising fresh capital at a post-money valuation of around Rs 707 crore (nearly $80 million). The company may raise additional capital as part of the Series B round, which could lead to changes in its valuation and shareholding structure. Post this round, Vertex Ventures will hold a 10.96% stake in Wint Wealth, while 3one4 Capital, Unitary Fund, Rainmatter, and ERVI Technology, an arm of Eight Roads Ventures, will own 8.54%, 8.32%, 2.55%, and 1.84%, respectively, according to the filings. Wint Wealth is yet to file its FY25 numbers. In FY24, the company posted Rs 17.2 crore operating revenue with a loss of Rs 18 crore.

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