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Techfino raises Rs 65 Cr from Stellaris, Saison Capital

EntrackrEntrackr · 29d ago
Techfino raises Rs 65 Cr from Stellaris, Saison Capital
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Bengaluru-based NBFC Techfino has raised Rs 65 crore (around $7.5 million) in funding from Stellaris Venture Partners and Saison Capital, the venture arm of Credit Saison. The proceeds will be used to expand its branch network, enhance its technology platform, and scale its secured MSME lending business. Techfino offers Loan Against Property (LAP) to MSMEs in tier II and III cities using a branch-led model. It operates in Karnataka, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, and Andhra Pradesh. It also provides education loans through a B2B2C model by partnering with educational service providers. Founded by Jayaprakash Patra (ex-ICICI Bank, ING), Rajesh Panda (ex-Standard Chartered), and Ratikant Satapathy (ex-Bajaj Finance), Techfino uses its in-house technology platform for underwriting and collections. The platform integrates external APIs to verify borrower data and improve risk assessment. The company claims to have disbursed over 1 lakh loans and crossed Rs 200 crore in assets under management (AUM). It has been profitable since inception and plans to double its number of branches this year while expanding disbursements and secured lending. The firm expects to expand operations and build a sizable LAP portfolio over the next 3–5 years.

Exclusive: Fintech startup Zype secures debt

EntrackrEntrackr · 1m ago
Exclusive: Fintech startup Zype secures debt
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**Title:** Exclusive: Fintech startup Zype secures debt Fintech platform Zype secured Rs 34 crore ($4 million) in debt funding from existing investors Xponentia Capital through Xponentia Opportunities Fund II. The Zype’s board has allotted 34,000 non-convertible debentures having face value of Rs 10,000 apiece to Xponentia Capital to raise the above mentioned amount, according to its filing with Registrar of Companies (RoC). The proceeds of this debt funding will be used to augment the long-term working capital needs of the company, the filing added. Founded in 2022 by Yogi Sadana, Zype is a fintech platform that provides instant personal loans of up to Rs 2 lakh with flexible repayment options. In addition to lending, it offers a credit analyzer to help users monitor their spending and a bill payment feature that rewards users with cashback. The company claims to have disbursed over 4.5 lakh loans and recorded more than 4.5 million app downloads across iOS and Android platforms. The fintech platform last raised funds in December 2022, securing Rs 146 crore (approximately $17.7 million) from its existing investor, Xponentia Capital. The Mumbai-based company reported Rs 20.3 crore in operating revenue for the fiscal year ending March 2024, while posting a loss of Rs 7.3 crore during the same period. Zype competes with several established personal loan platforms, including KreditBee, which reported a profit of Rs 200 crore in FY24 through its NBFC arm KrazyBee; CASHe, which posted Rs 651 crore in revenue; and Kissht, which recorded Rs 1,674 crore in operating revenue along with a profit of Rs 197 crore in FY24.

NBFC Varthana secures Rs 159 Cr in debt funding

EntrackrEntrackr · 8d ago
NBFC Varthana secures Rs 159 Cr in debt funding
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Varthana, an education-focused Non-Banking Finance Company (NBFC), has secured a debt investment totaling Rs 159 crore through External Commercial Borrowing (ECB) and Non-Convertible Debentures (NCD) instruments. The combined amount is from three different global investors (including impact investors): BlueEarth Capital, Franklin Templeton Alternative Investments (Franklin Templeton AIF), and ResponsAbility. The total investment includes Rs 69 crore from BlueEarth Capital, Rs 65 crore from ResponsAbility, and Rs 25 crore from Franklin Templeton AIF. Prior to this, the Bengaluru-based company had raised $89.5 million from Omdiyar Network and others. The fresh funds will be utilized to scale the network of affordable private schools across India through innovative and enhanced access to solar and renewable energy solutions in schools, Varthana said in a press release. Co-founded in 2013 by Steve Hardgrave and Brajesh Mishra, Varthana is a non-banking financial company (NBFC) that focuses on providing financial solutions to affordable private schools and students pursuing higher education. The platform offers loans for school infrastructure development, teacher training, and student education. It aims to transform affordable education in India by partnering with schools and students. Steve Hardgrave, CEO of Varthana, said, “Varthana is pleased to partner with Blue Earth Capital, Franklin Templeton AIF, and ResponsAbility in our efforts to drive impactful change in the education sector and make quality education accessible to all across India”. Over the past decade, Varthana claims to have supported over 12,000 affordable private schools and facilitated over 19,000 school loans for school expansion and renovation. With operations across 16 states and union territories, and a network of 40 branches, it also serves schools in tier II and tier III cities, making quality education accessible to underserved communities in India.

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