š OfBusiness: The B2B Unicorn Revolutionizing SME Financing and Procurement š¼ Let's dive into the inspiring journey of OfBusiness, a game-changer in the Indian B2B space: 1. Founded in 2015 by Asish Mohapatra, Ruchi Kalra, and others ā¢ Identified gap in SME financing and raw material procurement 2. Innovative Business Model ā¢ Combines financing with bulk procurement of raw materials ā¢ Offers end-to-end solutions for SMEs 3. Rapid Growth ā¢ Achieved unicorn status in July 2021 ā¢ Valued at $5 billion by December 2021 4. Key Success Factors: ā¢ Technology-driven approach ā¢ Focus on underserved sectors like manufacturing and infrastructure ā¢ Strong risk assessment models 5. Expansion Strategy ā¢ Launched Oxyzo, a separate fintech arm ā¢ Expanded to over 100 clusters across India 6. Impressive Financials ā¢ Profitable since inception ā¢ Revenue grew from ā¹1,748 crore in FY20 to ā¹1,379 crore in H1FY22 7. Future Plans ā¢ Eyeing IPO in the coming years ā¢ Continued expansion into new sectors and geographies Key Takeaways: ā¢ Solving real pain points leads to rapid adoption ā¢ Technology can transform traditional sectors ā¢ Profitability from day one is possible in the startup world "We're not just providing capital, we're enabling growth." - Asish Mohapatra, Co-founder OfBusiness proves that focusing on fundamentals while leveraging technology can create a sustainable, high-growth business.
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