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ELIVAAS in talks to raise Rs 100 Cr in new round

EntrackrEntrackr · 2m ago
ELIVAAS in talks to raise Rs 100 Cr in new round
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Vacation home rentals platform ELIVAAS is in the process of raising $10-12 million, sources familiar with the matter told Entrackr. The new discussion comes just six months after it secured $5 million in its Series A round. “ELIVAAS is in late-stage talks with new and existing investors to raise new money at around Rs 500 crore valuation,” said one of the sources requesting anonymity as talks are yet to be public. Sources emphasized that the talks have come on the back of ELIVAAS strong growth in revenue in the last fiscal year (FY25). Founded in 2023 by Ritwik Khare and Karan Miglani, ELIVAAS provides luxury villas and premium apartments across popular destinations such as Kasol, Goa, Udaipur, Nainital, Shimla, Rishikesh, and others on rent. The two-year-old firm closed FY25 with more than threefold year-on-year growth in both revenue and gross booking value,” said another source who wished to remain anonymous. “Currently, the deal terms are under discussion, with a new investor likely to lead the round.” To be sure, the terms of the deal may still change at the last minute. Queries sent to ELIVAAS co-founder didn’t elicit any immediate response, while Peak XV has declined to offer comment on the story. ELIVAAS has raised $7.5 million to date, including a $5 million Series A led by 3one4 Capital with participation from Peak XV. Its $2.5 million seed round was led by Peak XV’s Surge, with backing from angel investors such as Kunal Shah, Mohit Gupta, Amit Lakhotia, Naveen Kukreja, and others. ELIVAAS has yet to disclose its FY25 numbers. However, as per startup data platform TheKredible, the company recorded a revenue of Rs 7 crore and a loss of Rs 10.4 crore for the fiscal year ended March 2024.

Zeus Hygia raises $2.5 Mn from NABVENTURES

EntrackrEntrackr · 21h ago
Zeus Hygia raises $2.5 Mn from NABVENTURES
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Zeus Hygia, a research-driven nutraceutical ingredient manufacturer, has raised $2.5 million in its Series A funding from NABVENTURES, the venture capital arm of NABARD. The capital will be used to expand global operations, strengthen R&D, and develop first-in-market solutions focused on pain relief, weight management, women’s health, and healthy aging. Founded in 2018, Zeus Hygia develops patented, clinically validated herbal extracts for pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and OTC brands. The firm operates on a B2B model, supplying high-efficacy, plant-based active ingredients to wellness-focused businesses across over 15 countries. Its product portfolio includes eight proprietary branded ingredients such as BioSOLVE Curcumin, Grantria, and Stadice, with additional SKUs in development. The Hyderabad-based startup owns nine patents, has over 20 scientific publications, and uses five proprietary platform technologies to deliver natural, safe, and effective products. It is also expanding its footprint in North America with a U.S. unit and increasing presence in Southeast Asia and MENA through strategic collaborations and joint development projects. Zeus Hygia expects 70% of its revenue to come from international markets over the next three years.

BharatPe achieves breakeven at EBITDA level in first 9 months of FY25

EntrackrEntrackr · 3m ago
BharatPe achieves breakeven at EBITDA level in first 9 months of FY25
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Fintech unicorn BharatPe’s net losses declined to Rs 148.8 crore in the first nine months of FY25 from Rs 492 crore in FY24. The company achieved break-even at the EBITDA level (adjusting for employee stock options) in 9M FY25. BharatPe’s non-banking financial subsidiary, Trillion Loans Fintech, reported a net profit of Rs 29.6 crore in the first three quarters of the current fiscal year, compared to a net profit of Rs 36.5 crore in FY24. BharatPe acquired a 51% stake in TFPL, which increased to 62.26% by the end of 2025. BharatPe accounted for 76% of TFPL’s total AUM, which increased to Rs 1,154 crore in the first nine months of FY25. Ind-Ra has rated Trillion Loans' Rs 250 crore bank loans at ‘BBB+’ with a stable outlook. At the consolidated level, BharatPe has raised over $583 million in equity from investors like Peak XV Partners, Tiger Global, and others. The company is planning to launch an IPO within the next 18–24 months.

Zomato becomes first Indian startup to enter Sensex 30

EntrackrEntrackr · 6m ago
Zomato becomes first Indian startup to enter Sensex 30
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Foodtech giant Zomato has made history as the first Indian startup to join the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) Sensex 30, replacing JSW Steel Limited in the benchmark index of India’s top 30 companies. Zomato's inclusion in the SENSEX follows its strong performance over the past year. The stock has gained 38% in the past six months, 124.79% year-to-date, and 114.29% over the last year. On Monday, following its inclusion in the Sensex 30, Zomato's stock declined by 3.15% (as of 12:28 PM) to Rs 278.70 on the Bombay Stock Exchange, with a total market capitalization of Rs 2.68 lakh crore (approximately $31.9 billion) During the second quarter of the ongoing fiscal year, Zomato achieved a remarkable 68.5% quarter-on-quarter growth in operating revenue, reaching Rs 4,799 crore from Rs 2,848 crore in Q2 FY24. The Gurugram-based company also recorded a 4.8X increase in net profit to Rs 176 crore in the quarter ending September. Its arch-rival Swiggy posted Rs 3,601 crore of revenue and a net loss of Rs 625 crore during the second quarter of the current fiscal year. The recently listed firm is currently traded at Rs 592.8 per share and has a total market capitalization of Rs 1,32,695 crore (around $15.8 billion). Zomato also secured $1 billion from qualified institutional investors (QIIs) last month. The money keeps the firm with enough powder for future investments, even as the stock will benefit from index investing now, even though the BSE Sensex remains a smaller representation of India’s investment opportunities than say, the 50 share NSE Nifty. For Zomato, the index inclusion is a massive vindication of its seemingly high risk approach, where it has simply refused to rest on laurels, always pushing the boundaries to seek a competitive edge. Be it the acquisition of Blinkit, edgy communication strategies, or the investments into other startups, the firm has done enough to justify the lofty valuations, and expectations from investors thus far. The recent fundraise has also underscored its readiness to invest and invest big where it sees a need to do so. The sensex inclusion has seemed like a logical move for the pioneering tech firm, and the big question on everyone’s minds will surely be- what next?

Exclusive: Rupeek raises fresh funds at 60% valuation cut

EntrackrEntrackr · 1y ago
Exclusive: Rupeek raises fresh funds at 60% valuation cut
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Online gold loan platform Rupeek has raised Rs 50 crore from 360 One Large Value Fund (formerly IIFL Wealth Management). Significantly, the company’s valuation nosedived by 60% in the new round. The board at Rupeek has passed a board resolution to issue 1,307 compulsory convertible preference shares at an issue price of Rs 3,82,492 each to raise Rs 50 crore, its regulatory filing shows. The company will use these funds for growth, expansion, and general corporate activities, as the company’s board decides. During FY24, the company also raised around Rs 43 crore from existing investors such as Peak XV, Bertelsmann, Accel India, and GGV Investments, the filing further shows. According to Fintrackr‘s estimates, the company has been valued at around Rs 2,050 crore or $250 million post-allotment. This implies that the company raised new money at a 60% haircut in its valuation as compared to Rupeek’s peak valuation of $634 million in January 2022. Recently, an ET report said that Rupeek was in talks to raise funds from Ranjan Pai’ investment office Claypond Capital and Axis Bank at a valuation of $200-250 million. Rupeek provides gold loan services and claims to streamline the entire processing from underwriting to disbursal in 30 minutes. The Binny Bansal-backed company has raised around $150 million to date. As per startup data intelligence platform TheKredible, PeakXV is the largest external stakeholder followed by Accel and Bertelsmann. Its new investor 360 One Large Value Fund holds 2.44% (post-allotment). The Bengaluru-based company is yet to report FY24 numbers but its revenue from operations declined 27.6% to Rs 89 crore in FY23 while the losses stood at Rs 281 crore in the fiscal year ending March 2023. The Sumit Maniyar-led firm directly competes with Oro Money, Ruptok, Yellow Metal, and to some extent with PayU-backed Indiagold. There should be no issues on the valuation haircut for Rupeek, considering that its peak valuation was not just at the peak of the funding cycle, but subsequent performance has also failed to justify those numbers. There are far too many founders who get hung up on a specific valuation number, before it is too late to raise fresh funding. Rupeek has clearly focused on the next steps, rather than dwell on the past too much. That it found backers at the new valuation figure also speaks about the credibility the founders retain, despite the tough times in the recent past.

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