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Shiprocket announced revenue-based financing for SMBs with Shiprocket capital
OutlookIndia
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1y ago
Medial
E-commerce enablement platform Shiprocket has introduced Shiprocket Capital, offering seamless revenue-based financing to small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). The platform plans to disburse Rs 100 crore ($13.5 million) to SMBs over the next 12 months. Shiprocket Capital will provide easy, quick, collateral-free, and liability-free financing to merchants, with disbursements already exceeding Rs 35 crore ($4.7 million) during the pilot phase. Shiprocket has partnered with several non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) to enable seamless capital disbursement, aiming to empower e-commerce businesses to accelerate their growth.
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Drip Capital raises $113 mn in a mix of equity and debt
VCCircle
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11m ago
Medial
Drip Capital, a digital cross-border trade finance platform for SMBs, has raised $113 million in a funding round consisting of $23 million in equity and $90 million in debt. The funding will support the company's expansion and the development of new products. Drip Capital offers collateral-free working capital to SMBs involved in cross-border trade and works with over 9,000 sellers and buyers in more than 100 countries. This latest round comes three years after the company raised $40 million in equity and $135 million in debt funding. Drip Capital aims to double its revenue over the next two years.
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Zomato-backed unicorn Shiprocket dives into fintech arena
The Arc Web
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1y ago
Medial
Shiprocket, a software platform catering to small online sellers, is expanding its services and discussing a new round of funding. These new services include international shipping and fintech-based solutions like faster checkout, working-capital loans, and insurance. Shiprocket, valued at $1.2 billion, is in talks with new investors, including sovereign funds, who could set the price for the round. Tribe Capital, the company's top backer, recently purchased $70 million worth of shares in a secondary deal, resulting in substantial unrealized returns. Shiprocket closed FY23 with operating revenues of $131 million and is actively backed by strategic investors like Zomato, PayPal, and Razorpay.
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Revenue-linked financiers bet big on SaaS companies
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
The article discusses the growing popularity of revenue-based financing among early-stage SaaS startups. As the demand for capital increases, revenue-based financiers are stepping up their game to meet the funding needs of these startups. This alternative financing model offers flexibility compared to traditional venture capital funding and allows startups to repay the investment based on a percentage of their future revenues. This trend indicates a shift in the startup funding landscape and provides more options for entrepreneurs looking to scale their businesses.
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Logistics-tech unicorn Shiprocket getting new offshore investor on cap table
VCCircle
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9m ago
Medial
Shiprocket, a logistics-tech unicorn, is reportedly raising capital from a new offshore investor to further support its growth. The Gurugram-based startup, which already boasts investments from Temasek, Lightrock India, Tribe Capital, Info Edge, 100Unicorns, and Bertelsmann India Investments, has caught the attention of a US-based conglomerate. Shiprocket provides logistics solutions and aims to streamline the shipping process for businesses. This new investment will likely contribute to the company's expansion plans and further solidify its presence in the market.
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Shiprocket’s revenue grows to Rs 1,316 Cr in FY24, cuts losses
Entrackr
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9m ago
Medial
Logistics and supply chain enabler Shiprocket has managed decent growth in the fiscal year ending March 2024. Its co-founder and chief executive officer Sahil Goel claimed that the company’s operating revenue grew 21% year-on-year and reached Rs 1,316 crore in the last fiscal year. For context, Shiprocket recorded Rs 1,088.7 crore in revenue from operations in FY23 while its losses were at Rs 333.81 crore (including Rs 63.16 crore worth of exceptional items booked for amortization of intangible assets and investment provisions) during the period. While the company is still far away from profitability, Goel claimed that Shiprocket reduced its cash EBITDA burn by 48%, bringing it down from Rs 191 crore in FY23 to Rs 100 crore in FY24. According to him, the reduction in losses was a key factor in the company achieving cash profitability in the first two-quarters of FY25. The improved EBITDA margin reflects Shiprocket’s efforts to optimize operational efficiency, reduce costs, and increase its profit margins according to Goel’s LinkedIn post. “Our Emerging Businesses are growing at a rate of ~75% Y-o-Y including Shiprocket Cross Border, Checkout, Capital, and other innovations that are leading the way as we rapidly scale new products and offerings for Indian SMBs,” said Goel. The integration of Pickrr’s Domestic Shipping also played a crucial role in strengthening Shiprocket's core platform. Founded by Goel, Gautam Kapoor, and Vishesh Khurana, Shiprocket provides logistics and supply chain solutions to retailers which lets them integrate their shopping websites across e-comm enablers such as Shopify, Magenta, and others. The company claims to empower over 1.5 lakh active businesses and enable 5% of India’s e-commerce through its platform. In December 2021, Shiprocket raised $185 million in a Series E round co-led by Zomato, Temasek, and Lightrock India. The firm turned unicorn in August 2022 following a $33 million tranche. In October last year, it also scooped up $11 million from McKinsey at a flat valuation.
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What is Revenue-Based Financing? – A Complete Guide 2024
Internet
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1y ago
Medial
Revenue-based financing (RBF) allows businesses to raise capital without equity dilution, with repayments linked to future revenue. Ideal for D2C startups, it offers flexible repayment plans, quick disbursal, and no collateral. Unlike VC funding or bank loans, RBF is based on business performance, providing non-dilutive funds rapidly to support growth while keeping full ownership intact.
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LetsVenture Floats Debt Financing Marketplace For Startups
Inc42
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11m ago
Medial
LetsVenture has introduced LV Debt, an online marketplace aimed at supporting startup founders by providing tailored debt financing options. The platform will offer a range of financing solutions, including working capital loans, revenue-based financing, supply chain financing, and venture debt, in order to meet the specific needs of startup companies. The marketplace is designed to educate and empower founders in making informed financing decisions for their businesses.
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Exclusive: Shiprocket converts to public entity ahead of 2025 IPO
Entrackr
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6m ago
Medial
Exclusive: Shiprocket converts to public entity ahead of 2025 IPO Logistics and supply chain enabler Shiprocket is gearing up for a definitive initial public offering (IPO) plan in 2025, taking its first major step toward public listing by converting it into a public entity. The board at Shiprocket has approved a resolution to change its status to a public company and rename it from “Shiprocket Private Limited” to “Shiprocket Limited”, as per its regulatory filing. The conversion into the public entity has come a month after raising $26 million in its Series E round led by KDT Ventures, with participation from MUFG Bank, Tribe Capital, and SAI Global. The company will likely raise more capital in its pre-IPO round. Shiprocket reportedly plans to raise between Rs 2,000-2,500 crore through its IPO, which will include both primary components and an offer for sale (OFS). According to media reports, the company has enlisted Axis Capital, Kotak Mahindra, JM Financial, and BofA Securities as its investment bankers for the offering. Founded by Saahil Goel, Gautam Kapoor, and Vishesh Khurana, Shiprocket is a logistics and supply chain platform that enables businesses to streamline shipping through courier integration, real-time tracking, and automated solutions. Shiprocket has raised over $320 million to date and is valued at $1.21 billion. According to the startup data intelligence platform TheKredible, Bertelsmann Nederland B.V is the largest external stakeholder followed by Tribe. Zomato, Temasek, LightRock, and Paypal are other notable investors in Shiprocket. During the fiscal year ending March 2024, the company recorded a 21% year-on-year increase in revenue, reaching Rs 1,316 crore, while its losses stood at Rs 595 crore for the same period. It competes with Unicommerce which recently acquired Shipway, along with other players such as Shipyard.
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Shiprocket has big plans for offline ecommerce space
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
Zomato-backed ecommerce platform Shiprocket is expanding its services to enable ecommerce transactions for offline general trade. The company has launched a WhatsApp storefront bot and introduced a quick shipping service called Shiprocket Quick. Shiprocket has partnered with hyperlocal logistics platforms, including Ola and Porter, to offer their delivery fleets to customers. The new services aim to cater to the growing demand for quick deliveries and help offline merchants stay competitive in the digital age. Shiprocket is also targeting revenue from additional services such as marketing, sourcing, payments, and lending for online sellers.
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Shiprocket eyes investment from Koch, Tribe amid a larger fundraise
Livemint
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1y ago
Medial
Koch Investment Group is reportedly looking to acquire a minority stake in Indian logistics startup Shiprocket, in what would be Koch's first investment in the country. The deal, part of a larger funding round of $120 million, could value Shiprocket at $1.1-1.2 billion. Tribe Capital is also expected to participate in the investment. Shiprocket, which is backed by Zomato, has previously raised approximately $350 million and plans to expand through acquisitions in marketing, advertising tools, and customer experience enhancements. The company's losses widened in FY2022-23 despite revenue growth.
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