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Leegality turns profitable with 87% revenue growth in FY24

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Leegality turns profitable with 87% revenue growth in FY24
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Document infrastructure platform Leegality maintained its growth trajectory in the fiscal year ending March 2024. After achieving 100% revenue growth in FY23, the IIFL Fintech Fund-backed company reported an 87% spike in scale in the latest fiscal year. Leegality’s revenue from operations jumped to Rs 62 crore in FY24, as per its financial statement filed with the Registrar of Companies. Leegality enables businesses to digitally transform document logistics, eliminating physical paperwork in the lending ecosystem by providing digital infrastructure, including eSign and eStamping solutions. The sale of these services was the only source of collection for the firm in FY24. Leegality additionally earned Rs 4.2 crore from interest on bank deposits, bringing its total income to Rs 66.41 crore in FY24, a substantial increase from Rs 35.51 crore in FY23. Looking at expenses, employee benefit was the major contributor, accounting for 56% of total costs, increasing by 62.5% to Rs 36.4 crore in FY24 from Rs 22.4 crore in FY23. E-Sign Charges made up 15% of total expenses, rising 2.3 times to Rs 9.5 crore.Tech infrastructure formed 10% of expenses, growing by 55% to Rs 6.6 crore. Other costs, including stamp processing, advertising, and legal fees, brought total expenses to Rs 65 crore during the last fiscal year, reflecting a 66% increase from Rs 39 crore in FY23. With significant revenue growth, Leegality turned profitable in FY24, reporting a profit of Rs 1.11 crore, compared to a loss of Rs 3.5 crore in FY23. Its ROCE and EBITDA margin stood at -2.75% and 3.33%, respectively. On a unit-basis level, the company spent Rs 1.04 to earn each rupee of operating revenue in FY24. FY23-FY24 FY23 FY24 EBITDA Margin -8.53% 3.33% Expense/₹ of Op Revenue ₹1.18 ₹1.04 ROCE -7.49% 2.75% Even though it operates in a fairly competitive space, Leegality’s turn to profitability indicates the ‘sensible’ economics within the segment. Even as more and more transactions and the documentation required are being digitised, the scope of work for Leegality and its peers will only increase, providing a clear pathway to growth. The only risk we can see is any government backed alternative like say, Digilocker which expands services to overlap with what these offer.

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Exclusive: Porter turns profitable with over Rs 4,000 Cr revenue in FY25

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Exclusive: Porter turns profitable with over Rs 4,000 Cr revenue in FY25
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Exclusive: Porter turns profitable with over Rs 4,000 Cr revenue in FY25 After recording a 56% year-on-year growth in FY24, on-demand intra-city logistics platform Porter has delivered another strong performance in FY25, posting nearly 50% growth and turning profitable, according to three sources and some documents reviewed by Entrackr. Porter revenue from operations grew to 4,300 crore in the fiscal year ending March 2025 from Rs 2,734 crore in FY24, as per the documents. Porter provides a full-stack logistics platform to help businesses optimize their last-mile delivery operations. It generated 99% of its total operating revenue via the goods transportation services while the remaining came from platform fees and other operating activities. It primarily serves micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and has expanded its presence to over 20 cities in India. According to the sources, the company managed to cut costs and reported a profit after tax (PAT) of Rs 54 crore in FY25. During FY24, the Bengaluru-based firm cut down its losses by 45% to Rs 95.7 crore. Queries sent to Porter on Monday did not elicit a response until publication of the story. We will update the story in case it responds. Porter has raised over $332 million to date, including its $200 million Series F round in May this year, with Kedaara Capital and Wellington Management leading the investment. Prior to this, the company secured $100 million led by Tiger Global in 2021. Soon after the unicorn round, Porter also provided an exit to its early backer Peak XV, which generated returns of over Rs 1,200 crore on an investment of Rs 116 crore. Porter earlier operated with minimal competition from VC-funded players, but the landscape has shifted with Uber, Delhivery, and Rapido (in the two-wheeler category) entering the space.

Capillary Technologies turns profitable in FY25

EntrackrEntrackr · 26d ago
Capillary Technologies turns profitable in FY25
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Capillary Technologies turns profitable in FY25 Customer loyalty and engagement solutions provider Capillary Technologies has filed its Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP) with SEBI as it gears up for a public listing. The document offers a detailed view into the company’s financials, revealing a sharp turnaround in FY25. Capillary Technologies’ operating revenue rose 14% to Rs 598 crore in FY25, compared to Rs 525 crore in FY24, as per data disclosed in the DRHP. Capillary Technologies follows a B2B SaaS model, earning revenue through subscriptions and services for its loyalty and customer engagement platform used by global brands to enhance retention and personalization. Most of the company’s revenue is through subscription-based software services, which contributed over 80% of the total, growing nearly 20% year-on-year to reach Rs 481 crore in FY25, from Rs 402 crore in FY24. The remaining Rs 117 crore came from other streams such as services and integration-linked fees. From a regional perspective, North America emerged as Capillary’s largest revenue contributor, accounting for 56.6% of the total revenue in FY25, up from 48% in the previous fiscal. EMEA (Europe, Middle East, and Africa) made up 19%, while Asia-Pacific’s share declined to 24% from 33% in FY24. While a detailed expense breakdown isn’t disclosed, the company’s return to profitability suggests improvements in cost structure and stronger monetization of its offerings. The company posted a net profit of Rs 14 crore in FY25, a significant improvement from the Rs 68 crore loss in FY24. Meanwhile, its EBITDA stood at Rs 78.5 crore in FY25, with a margin of 13%. As Capillary moves closer to its IPO, the shift to profitability will likely be a key narrative for investors looking at the company’s long-term potential and scalability.

Traya posts 236 Cr revenue in FY24; turns profitable

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Traya posts 236 Cr revenue in FY24; turns profitable
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Traya recorded over threefold year-on-year growth, with its revenue crossing Rs 230 crore during the previous fiscal year ending March 2024. Moreover, with this pace, the Mumbai-based company became profitable in the same period. Traya’s revenue from operations surged 3.8X to Rs 236 crore in FY24 from Rs 61 crore in FY23, its annual financial statements sourced from the Registrar of Companies show. Established in 2019, Traya focuses on addressing hair loss at its core by identifying the underlying causes. It provides personalized hair solutions and guidance from a team of experienced hair coaches and physicians. Income from product sales accounted for 99.36% of Traya's total operating revenue, which rose to Rs 234.5 crore in FY24, up from Rs 61 crore in FY23. The rest income came from courier services and doctor consultation fees. Moving on to the expense part, marketing and sales accounted for 43% of the overall expenditure. This cost grew twofold to Rs 98 crore in FY24 from Rs 51 crore in FY23. To the tune of scale, the cost of procurement of materials surged 3.6X to Rs 54 crore in FY24. Traya’s employee benefits also saw a 4X surge to Rs 36 crore in FY23. Other overheads including freight, legal, and travelling increased the overall cost by 154% to Rs 229 crore in FY23 from Rs 90 crore in FY23. The 3.8X growth in scale enabled Traya to achieve a notable profit of Rs 9 crore in FY24, a stark contrast to the Rs 28 crore loss in FY23. Its ROCE and EBITDA margin improved to 8.7% and 5.04%, respectively. On a unit basis, the company spent Rs 0.97 to earn a rupee in FY24. Traya's total current assets recorded at Rs 159 crore, with a cash balance of Rs 85 crore at the end of the previous fiscal year. According to startup-data intelligence platform TheKredible, Traya has raised approximately Rs 96 crore to date, including Rs 75 crore in funding from Xponentia Capital in April this year. The company counts notable investors such as Fireside Ventures, Kae Capital, Xponentia Capital, and Whiteboard Capital.

Ola ride-hailing biz falls 11% in FY24, turns EBITDA profitable

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Ola ride-hailing biz falls 11% in FY24, turns EBITDA profitable
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Ola recorded a 5.5% year-on-year decline in revenue for the fiscal year ending March 2024, indicating no growth during the period. Despite the revenue drop, the firm managed to turn EBITDA profitable, driven by cost reductions in employee benefits and communication costs. Ola’s revenue from operations declined 5.5% to Rs 2,012 crore in FY24 from Rs 2,128 crore in FY23, its consolidated financial statements sourced from the Registrar of Companies (RoC) show. Income from Ola's ride-hailing business contributed 87.5% of the total operating revenue in FY24, but it decreased by 11.3% to Rs 1,761 crore, down from Rs 1,985 crore in FY23. Ola's financial services business recorded a 3.6X growth in FY24, with revenue increasing to Rs 227 crore from Rs 63 crore in FY23. This segment focuses on selling insurance policies and providing financing services for vehicle purchases, primarily for Ola Electric. The company also added Rs 192 crore mainly from the interest on deposits which brought its overall income to Rs 2,204 crore in FY24, compared to Rs 2,277 crore in FY23. For Ola's ride-hailing business, transportation costs made up 28.8% of total expenses. Due to reduced mobility, these costs dropped by 15.2% to Rs 607 crore in FY24. Its employee benefit expenses shrank 42% to Rs 334 crore, while telephone and postage costs fell by 28% to Rs 280 crore. Surprisingly, its spending grew 2.6X to Rs 107 crore in FY24. Its legal, rent, and other overheads took the overall cost to Rs 2,107 crore in FY24 from Rs 2,517 crore in FY23. Note: We have excluded the cost of allowance for impairment of goodwill and other intangible assets in the calculation of losses which stood at Rs 319 crore and 149 crore in FY24 and FY23, respectively, due to its non-cash in nature. Despite the decline in its ride-hailing business, Ola effectively controlled its costs, resulting in a loss of Rs 10 crore in FY24, compared to a Rs 623 crore loss in FY23. Notably, the firm becomes EBITDA profitable during the previous fiscal year. On a unit level, the company spent Re 0.89 to earn a rupee of operating revenue during the fiscal year. In August 2024, Bhavish Aggarwal announced that Ola Cabs would be rebranded as Ola Consumer, bringing together its financial services, cloud kitchens, and electric logistics under one platform. The company is also moving closer to its initial public offering (IPO). According to sources, Ola’s parent company, ANI Technologies Private Limited, has scheduled an extraordinary general meeting (EGM) for November 14, 2024, to discuss matters related to the IPO. However, Ola hasn’t provided an official comment on the timeline for its public listing. In August 2024, Aggarwal announced that Ola Cabs would be rebranded as Ola Consumer, integrating financial services, cloud kitchens, and electric logistics under one umbrella. The company has also faced valuation markdowns by its investors in recent years. In August 2024, Vanguard adjusted Ola’s valuation to approximately $2 billion. Earlier, the investment advisor had reduced the valuation to $1.88 billion as of November 30, 2023. This marks a significant decline from 2021, when Ola was valued at $7.3 billion.

Amazon-backed ToneTag turns profitable after 10 years of operations

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Amazon-backed ToneTag turns profitable after 10 years of operations
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After experiencing slow growth over the past two years (FY22 and FY23), contactless payment solution provider ToneTag has made a strong comeback, doubling its revenue in the fiscal year ending March 2024. By effectively cutting expenses, the Bengaluru-based company has also achieved profitability for the first time since its inception in 2014. ToneTag’s revenue from operations jumped 111.7% to Rs 47.78 crore during FY24 in contrast to Rs 22.57 crore generated in FY23, its financial statement sourced from the Registrar of Companies shows. ToneTag offers three product categories for businesses—voice commerce, online store, and in-store solutions—that cater to retail and F&B businesses. The firm enables businesses to integrate voice-powered interactions for shopping, ordering, and payment through its Oyeti platform. For customers, its VoiceSe UPI payment service facilitates voice-based transactions that work without internet access. The company collected Rs 30.87 crore via upfront customization services in FY24 accounting for 64.6% of the total operating revenue during the year. Revenue from smart stores dwindled 53.8% to Rs 10.33 crore year-on-year (YoY) from Rs 22.36 crore. The company also generated revenue of Rs 4.14 crore from monthly fees (from businesses), Rs 1.63 crore via one-time integration fees, and Rs 81 lakh through license fees. Moving toward the expense side, employee benefits formed 49% of the total expenditure. This cost remained almost flat at Rs 13.22 crore during the last fiscal year (FY24). Finance cost ballooned over 5X to Rs 2.49 crore while telephone cum IVR charges surged 143.8% to Rs 2.17 crore during the period. Overall, the company spent Rs 26.95 crore in FY24, 9.3% less compared to FY23 (Rs 29.70 crore). Followed by an impressive growth in scale and controlled expenditure, ToneTag turned profitable and booked Rs 20.94 crore profits during FY24 against Rs 6.12 crore loss in FY23. Operating cash outflows, however, increased 73.6% to Rs 2.24 crore in FY24. ToneTag’s improved bottom line also helped it to register positive EBITDA margin and ROCE which bettered to 54.18% and 30.09%, respectively. On a unit level, the firm spent Re 0.56 to earn a rupee of operating revenue in the last fiscal year. At the end of FY24, the company reported Rs 1.6 crore in cash and bank balances. However, its current assets nearly tripled to Rs 41.94 crore, driven by a significant spike in trade receivables during the period. According to media reports, ToneTag is looking to raise $50 million in primary and secondary funding from Iron Pillar and other investors. As per TheKredible, ToneTag has raised over Rs 90 crore ($11 million) to date and was valued at nearly Rs 800 crore ($96 million) in its last round. The company, which is backed by Amazon, Reliance, and 3one4 Capital, hasn’t raised a new round for more than six and a half years. Among contactless payment solution providers, ToneTag competes with Paytm, PhonePe, PineLabs, BharatPe, and MobiKwik et al.

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