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Used car retailing platform Spinny fires over 300 employees
Business Today
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2y ago
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Indian used car retailing platform Spinny has laid off more than 300 employees, attributing the decision to cost-cutting measures. The startup has been impacted by market challenges and is implementing workforce reduction to navigate the current economic environment. Spinny's move reflects the broader trend of startups taking steps to manage costs and maintain sustainability amidst market uncertainties.
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Spinny cuts FY24 net loss to Rs 590 crore; revenue up 14% on year to Rs 3,275 crore
Economic Times
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9m ago
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Gurugram-based used car sales startup Spinny managed to significantly narrow its net loss during FY24 to Rs 590 crore from Rs 820 crore in the previous year. The company reported a 14% year-on-year increase in operating revenue to Rs 3,275 crore for FY24. Spinny achieved this by implementing rationalization measures and increasing tech-product intervention. The company plans to further grow its topline by 25-30% in FY25 and expand its ancillary services such as car financing and servicing. Spinny competes with Cars24, CarDekho, and CarTrade in the used car sales industry.
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Exclusive: Spinny in talks to mop up over $100 Mn in internal round
Entrackr
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6m ago
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Exclusive: Spinny in talks to mop up over $100 Mn in internal round Tiger Global-backed Spinny is in talks to raise over $100 million in a new round mostly financed by existing investors, said three sources aware of the contours of the deal. Used car platform Spinny is preparing for a new round almost after a gap of over three years. The Tiger Global-backed company is in talks to raise over $100 million in a new round mostly financed by existing investors, said three sources aware of the contours of the deal. “Spinny could raise up to $120 million from internal investors including Elevation Capital, Abu Dhabi Growth Fund, General Catalyst and Accel among others,” said one of the sources on condition of anonymity. Sources assert that the talks are in an early stage and it may take a quarter to materialize. If the deal gets through, Spinny would be the first used car platform to raise a new round since late 2021. As per sources, its valuation more or less remains unchanged in the potential round. Market analysts point out that Spinny has emerged as a clear leader with a large delta in the used car retail space as the company appears to have cracked demand first transaction model. It has achieved this on the back of one of the lowest consumer acquisition costs and better gross margin. The Gurugram-based company also scaling auction-based verticals for dealers and car-financing businesses. Most of the money from the new round is likely to be deployed to grow the lending biz, said sources. “Spinny sells close to 7,000 cars every month with an average transaction size of around 6 lakhs. It also sells around 5000 more cars every month on its B2B auction platform,” said the source mentioned above. Queries sent to Spinny, Accel, Elevation and General Catalyst did not elicit an immediate response. According to startup data intelligence platform TheKredible, Spinny has raised around $500 million to date. Tiger Global and Accel are its largest stakeholders with 14.25% and 13.25% holding respectively. For the fiscal year ended in March 2024, Spinny’s revenue from operations increased to Rs 3,725.02 crore from Rs 3,259.78 crore in FY23. During the period, its losses reduced by 28% to Rs 590.37 crore.
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Spinny closes $131 million round from existing investors led by Accel Leaders Fund
Economic Times
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4m ago
Medial
Gurugram-based Spinny secured $131 million, led by Accel Leaders Fund, with regulatory filings showing $52 million from Accel and Fundamentum. The investment, amidst a larger round exceeding $100 million, aims to bolster the used-car sales platform's offerings. Spinny, now focusing on consolidation and margin improvements, narrowed its net loss and increased revenue in FY24. Future plans include expanding revenue by 25-30% in FY25, with more capital activity expected in the used-car sales sector.
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Spinny’s Q1 metrics driven by younger demographics and occasion-based car buying
Entrackr
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4m ago
Medial
Spinny, the used car platform, has released its Q1 2025 report, highlighting strong growth and shifting buyer trends. According to the report, hub deliveries increased from 74% in 2024 to 78% in early 2025. Occasion-based buying is gaining traction, with over 700 cars sold on the first day of Navratri 2025—a 20% increase from the previous year. In Q1 2025, 20% of buyers at Spinny opted for zero depreciation insurance, while 30% selected extended warranties. Spinny’s exchange program is also seeing increased interest. The report further noted that younger buyers are now leading the market, with the average customer age falling to 32. First-time buyers made up 74% of customers in Q1 2025, slightly up from 73% in 2024. Looking ahead, Spinny plans to enhance its digital services, with a greater focus on loans and warranties. Interest in compact SUVs and automatic cars remains high. The company also identifies electric and hybrid vehicles as a key growth area, driven by evolving needs such as family expansion or relocation. Founder and CEO Niraj Singh said Spinny is committed to providing value and building trust, helping buyers make more informed car choices. Spinny operates in 22 cities across India with 57 car hubs and is backed by Sachin Tendulkar as a strategic investor. The company is on the verge of closing a new funding round worth $130 million, comprising both primary and secondary transactions.
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Edtech startup Adda247 fires 300 employees
Entrackr
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1y ago
Medial
Edtech startup Adda247 has reportedly laid off around 250-300 employees, marking the company's first round of layoffs in recent years. The layoffs affected various verticals, including StudyIQ, a UPSC-focused platform acquired by Adda247. Sources claim that the downsizing was driven by the need to extend the runway as funding becomes scarce in the edtech sector. Adda247, backed by WestBridge Capital and Google, has raised over $60 million and was valued at $175 million in its last funding round. The company's revenue surged to Rs 61.5 crore in FY22, but losses also increased by 90% to Rs 28.8 crore.
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Spinny raises $30M from WestBridge as part of its Series F round
YourStory
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1m ago
Medial
Spinny, a used car marketplace, raised $30 million in primary capital from WestBridge Capital, bringing its Series F funding round to a total of about $170 million. This round follows $131 million raised earlier from Accel, Fundamentum, Tiger Global, and others. The funds will aid Spinny in establishing a non-banking financial company and growing Autocar India. The company reported a 14% revenue increase to Rs 3,725 crore for FY24, alongside a 28% decline in losses.
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Exclusive: Kuku FM Fires 100 Employees To Cut Costs
Inc42
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8m ago
Medial
Indian audio platform Kuku FM, backed by Vertex Ventures, recently underwent a restructuring exercise affecting approximately 300 employees. The content team, consisting of writers and producers, was the most affected by the changes. Despite this, Kuku FM reported significant growth with revenue increasing to INR 88 crore in FY24 and losses narrowing by 18% to INR 96 crore.
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Cars24 to Lay Off 120 more Employees, Shuts Non-Core Units Inspare and FourDoor
OutlookIndia
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2m ago
Medial
Cars24, a used-car marketplace based in Delhi NCR, plans to lay off 120 employees as part of a restructuring effort, following a previous layoff of 200 employees in April. The company is closing or scaling back non-core units, including the B2B vehicle-spare-parts platform, Inspare, leading to 80 job losses, and the car-servicing platform, FourDoor, with 40 job eliminations. Severance packages are being offered to affected employees.
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China's Xiaomi fires three employees for spreading rumours about Xiaomi cars
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
Chinese tech company Xiaomi has fired three employees for spreading rumors about Xiaomi cars. The employees were reportedly spreading false information about Xiaomi's plans to launch a car division. Xiaomi took action against the employees to maintain its reputation and prevent the spread of misinformation.
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Spinny’s gross revenue balloons to Rs 3,260 Cr in FY23
Entrackr
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1y ago
Medial
Spinny, a used car retailer, saw its gross revenue (GMV) soar to Rs 3,262 crore in FY23 from Rs 109 crore in FY22, thanks to its full-stack platform and cash-and-carry model. Car sales represented 95% of total gross operating revenue in FY23, while services, commissions, and financial services contributed to the remaining income. However, Spinny's losses increased by 67.3% to Rs 820 crore in FY23, despite its rapid revenue growth and expansion. The company became a unicorn in December 2021 and has been strategically positioned in the market through strong communication and the right timing of fund raises.
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