Finance – Scoopearth: Leading platform for startups & business news https://www.scoopearth.com Embrace the World of Start-ups, Technology, Business, Finance and Economy Wed, 20 Nov 2024 16:34:30 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.2 https://www.scoopearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/cropped-favicon-sc-96x96.png Finance – Scoopearth: Leading platform for startups & business news https://www.scoopearth.com 32 32 Wealth management startup Dezerv reported a revenue of Rs 26 crore with an increase in its loss in FY24 https://www.scoopearth.com/wealth-management-startup-dezerv-reported-a-revenue-of-rs-26-crore/ Wed, 20 Nov 2024 13:03:32 +0000 https://www.scoopearth.com/?p=346527 Dezerv is an online wealth management platform that announced a 157.4 percent increase in operational revenue to Rs 26.3 crore in FY24. The startup provides investment and portfolio management services to working professionals. The application allows users to manage and build portfolios with customized wealth management solutions. These management services, processing, and interest on servicing loans are the company’s primary source of revenue. The startup targets high net-worth individuals who have Rs 15 lakh and more for investment.

Entrackr mentioned in its report that the firm also earns Rs 8 lakh through non-operating services. The marketing investments for this financial year increased by three-fold and stood at Rs 18.48 crore in FY24. The company’s loss saw a 95.1 percent increase to Rs 74.52 crore in the same duration. The data intelligence platform, tracxn mentioned that the company has secured over 60 million USD across three funding rounds since its inception, including $32 million raised during its series B funding round led by Premji Invest, Elevation Capital, and others. 

Deserv allows users to select from various investment strategies for mutual funds, fixed income, and equity investments while managing their management portfolio. The online platform uses advanced technologies to provide a customized feed and a seamless user experience. This wealth management startup allows users to manage and make secure investments with expert advice. The legal expenses stood at Rs 4.12 crore while the miscellaneous expenses were around 14.89 crore in FY24. The startup had an annual revenue run rate of Rs 26.3 crore in FY23.

The startup data intelligence platform, thekredible posted that the existing investors Elevation Capital and Matrix hold a 15.28 percent stake in the firm, followed by Accel with 11.46 percent. While Premji Invest controls 9.84 percent of the firm’s total stake. Dezerv focuses on improving its business model while offering more innovative wealth management solutions, positioning it well in the global market. The startup intends to control its losses by reducing operating expenses and employee benefits.

The Mumbai-based firm posted a 113.6 percent increase in its employee benefits which stood at Rs 63.34 crore. This cost accounted for 63 percent of the total expenses in the last financial year. The total expenses saw a 108.3 percent increase to Rs 100.8 crore in FY24. The EBITDA margin stood at -267.45 percent while the ROCE was around -64.90 percent in this fiscal year. The company faces competition from other wealth management platforms such as Wealthy and Niyogin.

Conclusion :

Dezerv announced a 157.4 percent increase in operational revenue to Rs 26.3 crore in this financial year. The wealth management startup offers an online investment and portfolio management platform. The income from these management services is the company’s major source of revenue. The startup reported a loss of Rs 74.52 crore in FY24. 

The Employee benefits increased by 113.6 percent and crossed Rs 63.34 crore in the same duration. The employee benefits, marketing, telephone postage, hosting, and other costs increased the total expenses by 108.3 percent to Rs 100.8 crore in the same duration.

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Indian startups raised $186 million this week led by Sarvagram, Wheelocity, and Bhanzu https://www.scoopearth.com/indian-startups-raised-186-million-this-week-led-by-sarvagram-wheelocity-and-bhanzu/ Sat, 16 Nov 2024 08:34:47 +0000 https://www.scoopearth.com/?p=346491 Indian startups made 21 deals from 11 November to 16 November. The amount raised from these deals was around $185.8 million this week, an increase of 49 percent compared to the previous week. Funding activity increased in India’s startup ecosystem this week, as the number went from last week’s $125 million raised across 18 deals to $185.8 million across 21 deals.

Fintech startup SarvaGram topped the overall and sectorial funding list this week. The total funding amount raised by the startups in this sector was $67 million across one deal. Sarvagram secured $67 million in its series D funding round from peak XV Partners, TVS Capital, and other investors. The company offers lending solutions for small businesses and individuals. Bhanzu led the edtech sector with $16.5 million raised during its series B funding round from Epiq Capital, Lightspeed Ventures, Z3 Partners, and Eight Roads. Another edtech startup Creanovation Technologies secured $592k during its fresh funding round from Physis Capital.

The seed funding sector saw a 10 percent increase compared to last week’s $5.4 million to this week’s $5.9 million. Enterprise tech startups secured the most deals and raised $47 million across seven deals. The clean tech sector emerged as the second favorite of investors this week as it raised $24 million across two deals. The edtech tech sector also reported the same number of deals and raised $17 million. Wheelocity, the agritech platform offering agri-products and related solutions secured $15 million during its series A funding round from Alteria Capital, Lightspeed, Anicut Capital, and others.

Most of these startups were from enterprise tech, edtech, and clean tech sectors followed by agritech, fintech, and deep tech startups like Airbound. Other major deals this week include. A cleantech startup, the ePlane company raised $14 million from Speciale Invest, Micelio Mobility, and Antares Ventures during its series B funding round with the participation of other investors. 

The enterprise tech startup Equal contributed $10 million in funding this week, as it raised $10 million in its series A funding round from Prosus Ventures, Tomales Bay Capital, and others. Ugaoo led the list in the e-commerce sector with $5.6 million raised in its series A funding round from V3 Ventures, RPG Ventures, and DSG Consumer Partners.

Conclusion :

21 deals were made by Indian startups from November 11 to November 16th securing over $185.8 million in funding. SarvaGram secured the biggest amount with $67 million raised in its series D funding round it dominated the funding trend in the fintech sector. Other notable investments include Wheelocity which had the highest fundraising in the agritech sector with $15 million in its series A funding round. 

Most of these startups were from the enterprise tech, clean tech, and edtech sectors followed by cleantech startups like Vecmocon which raised $10 million in its series A funding round from Ecosystem Integrity Fund, British International Investment Fund, and others. Enterprise tech startups had the highest number of deals and raised $47 million from seven deals.

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Indian startups raised $138.7 million this week led by Easy Home Finance, BoldFit, and CynL https://www.scoopearth.com/indian-startups-raised-138-7-million-this-week-led-by-easy-home-finance-boldfit-and-cynl/ Sat, 09 Nov 2024 13:02:38 +0000 https://www.scoopearth.com/?p=346348 Indian startups made 25 deals from November 4th to November 9th. The amount raised from these deals was around $138.7 million in funding this week. The total funding decreased by 61.7 percent compared to the previous week. Funding activity decreased in India’s startup ecosystem this week as the number went from last week’s $362 million raised across 13 deals to $138.7 million across 25 deals.

The fintech startup, Easy Home Finance topped the overall and the sectorial funding list this week. The total funding amount raised by the startups in this sector was $50 million across 2 deals. Easy Home Finance secured $35 million in its series B funding round from Claypond Capital, Finsight Ventures, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, and other investors. The lending tech platform offers loaning services for low-income individuals and small businesses. 

Boldfit led the e-commerce sector with $13 million raised during its fresh funding round from Bessemer Venture Partners and other investors. The fintech startup Modifi secured $15 million during its ongoing funding round from Maersk, Heliad, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, and other investors. The growth stage deals included 3 startups that raised around $55.92 million this week. Fintech startups secured the most deals along with SaaS and AI startups with 3 deals each. 

Early-stage startups raised $82.78 million across 20 deals this week. The deep tech startup, Galaxeye raised $10 million in its series A funding round from Mela Ventures, Speciale Invest, Infosys, and other investors. Hala Mobility is a travel tech startup that offers transportation services through its online platform.

The startup led the funding in the travel tech sector and raised $6 million from Bestvantage, Sarthy Angels, Srikanth Reddy, Snehith Rddy, and others during its pre-series A funding round. Another travel tech startup The Hosteller contributed $5.7 million in funding this week raised across its new funding round from V3 ventures, Real-Time Angel Fund, and others.

Most of these startups were from Fintech, AI, and SaaS sectors followed by deep tech, EV, and health tech startups like Viraa Care. Other major deals this week include. Robotics AI-based deep tech startup, CynLr raised $10 million from Athera Venture Partners, Speciale Invest, and Redstart labs during its series A funding round with the participation of other investors.

The Enterprise tech startup Thesys secured $4 million during its seed funding round from Together Fund and 8VC. The D2C startup Wholeleaf contributed $356k in funding this week, as it raised this amount in its fresh funding round from ah! Ventures. 

Conclusion :

25 deals were made by Indian startups from November 4th to November 9th securing over $138.7 in funding. Easy Home Finance secured the biggest amount with $35 million raised in its series B funding round it dominated the funding trend in the fintech sector.

Other notable investments include Boldfit which had the highest fundraising in the e-commerce sector with $13 million in its funding round. Most of these startups were from the fintech, SaaS, and AI followed by health tech startups like Viraa Care which raised $108k in its pre-seed funding round. 

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B2C startup Lenskart reported a revenue of Rs 5,427 crore with an 84 percent slip in losses in FY24 https://www.scoopearth.com/b2c-startup-lenskart-reported-a-revenue-of-rs-5427-crore/ Wed, 06 Nov 2024 11:30:01 +0000 https://www.scoopearth.com/?p=346202 Lenskart is an internet-first brand offering eyewear for women, kids, and men. The platform offering eyewear announced a 43.3 percent increase in its operational revenue to Rs 5,427.7 crore in FY24. The startup provides affordable eyewear to solve the eye-related problems of its customers.

These product sales and services are the company’s primary source of revenue. The startup also offers an online platform to match a perfect frame to the customer’s liking. The platform provides a seamless user experience using advanced technologies.

Entrackr mentioned in its report that the firm also earns its income through non-operating services which took the total cost to Rs 5,609.87 crore. The operating revenue for this financial year crossed 95.18 percent through its sales of products and services. The firm also made Rs 157 crore from other operating sources in FY24. 

The company has secured around $1.1 billion across multiple funding rounds since its inception. This includes $18.2 million raised during its series I funding round at a valuation of $4.39 billion from Infinity Partners, Dove Investment, and other investors like Defati Investments Holding. The company earns 60 percent of its income from the Indian market and the remaining 40 percent comes from international countries including Dubai, the Middle East, and more.

Lenskart offers products including contact lenses, computer glasses, sunglasses, progressive glasses, and more. This platform enables customers to virtually try these lenses before buying. The legal, marketing, hosting, and other things contributed to the expense.

However, 29.8 percent of the total expenditure goes to the cost of materials to Rs 1,776 crore in FY24. The total expenditure of the firm increased by 37.9 percent to Rs 5,549.5 crore in the same duration. The employee benefits increased by 51.4 percent and stood at Rs 1,086.49 crore while the amortization costs saw 61 percent to Rs 672.24 crore in this financial year.  

The Delhi-based firm aims to improve its business model while offering innovative solutions to strengthen its position in the B2B eyewear sector. The company has over 2500 global stores and 2000 stores in India. The employee benefits have increased by 51.4 percent compared to the last year. The EBITDA margin also improved and stood at 15.25 percent while the ROCE stood at 2.28 percent. Lenskart faces competition from other eyewear brands such as Zenni Optical, Warby Parker, and more. 

Conclusion :

Lenskart posted an increase in its revenue from operations by 43.3 percent to Rs 5,427.7 crore in FY24. Entrackr reported the development first. Lenskart is known for offering eyewear solutions, has recently reported a significant rise of 43.3 percent in its revenue from operations reaching Rs 5,427.7 crore for FY24. In addition to this, the company also provides a virtual try-on feature for the lenses right from its online store.

Sales of eyewear products form the major portion of the company’s revenues. The loss was also reduced by 84.1 percent and was Rs 10 crore lower than the previous year. The company plans to minimize its losses. The company has secured over 1.1 billion USD across multiple funding rounds since its inception. 

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Aquaculture tech startup Aqua Exchange reported a revenue of Rs 104.9 crore with a 92 percent increase in its losses in FY24 https://www.scoopearth.com/aquaculture-tech-startup-aqua-exchange-reported-a-revenue-of-rs-104-9-crore/ Fri, 25 Oct 2024 13:13:36 +0000 https://www.scoopearth.com/?p=345910 Aqua Exchange is a full-stack aquaculture tech platform that announced a 36.7 percent increase in operational revenue to Rs 104.9 crore in FY24. The startup provides technology services for aquaculture farmers. The platform provides IoT solutions to reduce crop finance, crop expenses, input procurement, and harvest facilitation. The sales of these products and services are the company’s major source of revenue. The startup also provides technology to increase crop yields, combat rising input costs and mitigate crop risks.

Entrackr mentioned in its report that the firm also earns income through commissions on online sales, factoring, information technology, and other services. The company has secured over 11 million USD across multiple funding rounds since its inception, including $6 million raised during its series A funding round led by Endiya Partners, Ocean 14 Capital, and other investors. The startup data intelligence platform, thekredible mentioned that the company’s founder and chief executive account for 45 percent of the firm’s total stake in the business. 

The Bhimavaram-based startup provides products for aquaculture farmers. This startup’s product portfolio includes power management and feed automation devices. Aqua Exchange posted a 92 percent increase in its net loss to Rs 9.35 crore in this financial year.

The employee benefits increased by 3.85 times and stood at Rs 13.10 crore in the same duration. The cost of materials was around Rs 94.36 crore of the total expenses in this fiscal year. The total expenditure of the firm increased by 43.1 percent to Rs 116.9 crore in the same duration.

The company also noticed increased finance costs bringing the total expenditure to Rs 116.9 crore in FY24. The company failed to control its losses and saw a 92 percent increase in FY24. The firm aims to minimize its loss by cost-cutting measures. The legal fees, information technology, advertising, allowance for doubtful debts, and others increased to Rs 33 lakh and pushed the total expenditure for this financial year. 

The EBITDA margin also stood at -6.18 percent while the ROCE was around -14.07 percent. Aqua Exchange faces competition from other platforms in the same market segment such as Aquaconnect, and Efishery.

Conclusion:

The Aquaculture tech startup Aqua Exchange announced a 36.7 percent increase in its operations from revenue to Rs 104.9 crore in FY24. This company provides technology services for aquaculture farmers. The startup uses technology to increase crop yields and combat rising input costs. The sales of these products and commissions on these sales are the firm’s primary sources of revenue. 

The loss also saw a 92 percent increase to Rs 9.35 crore in FY24. The total expenditure of the firm saw an increase of 43.1 percent and crossed Rs 116.9 crore in the same duration. The startup plans to follow cost-cutting measures by reducing operating and employee expenses to control its losses. The company has secured over 11 million USD across multiple funding rounds to date. 

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B2B platform Moglix reported a revenue of Rs 4,964 crore with a 16 percent decrease in its losses in FY24 https://www.scoopearth.com/b2b-platform-moglix-reported-a-revenue-of-rs-4964-crore-with-a-16-percent-decrease-in-its-losses-in-fy24/ Wed, 23 Oct 2024 10:05:08 +0000 https://www.scoopearth.com/?p=345829 Moglix is an online B2B marketplace platform that announced a 5.5 percent increase in operational revenue to Rs 4,964.4 crore in FY24. The startup provides a digital platform offering industrial goods and products like hand tools, foot protection, power tools, spanners, and more. The application enables customers to buy industrial goods. The sales of traded goods and services are the company’s major source of revenue. The startup also provides a platform that offers medical, office supplies, lab, garden products, and more.

Entrackr mentioned in its report that the firm also earns income through commissions on online sales, factoring, information technology, and other allied services. The company has secured over 440 million USD across multiple funding rounds since its inception, including $250 million raised during its series F funding round led by Alpha Wave Global, Tiger Global Management, and other investors.

The startup data intelligence platform, thekredible mentioned that Tiger Global remained the largest external stakeholder with 14.75 percent of the firm’s share. Followed by Accel with 14.26 while Alpha Wave accounts for 13.35 percent of the total stake.

The Noida-based startup provides multi-category products via its online platform including CCTV Cameras, screws, and circuit breakers. The online platform uses advanced technologies to provide a seamless user experience. This B2B startup operates on a cash-and-carry model and provides its users with various industrial goods.

Moglix posted a 16 percent decrease in its net loss to Rs 189 crore in this financial year. The employee benefits decreased and stood at Rs 218 crore in the same duration. The cost of procurement accounted for 84 percent of the total expenses in this fiscal year. The total expenditure of the firm increased by 5.5 percent to Rs 5,493.6 crore in the same duration.

The B2B firm posted a 4.4 percent increase in its costs bringing the total expenditure to Rs 4,620 crore in FY24. The company controlled its losses and saw a 16 percent decrease in FY24. The firm aims to minimize its loss by cost-cutting measures. The legal fees, information technology, advertising, allowance for doubtful debts, and others pushed the total expenditure to Rs 5,493 crore. The EBITDA margin also stood at -1.5 percent while the ROCE was around -4.82 percent. Moglix faces competition from other industrial goods offering platforms such as IndiaMart and Udaan.

Conclusion :

The B2B startup Moglix announced a 5.5 percent increase in its operations from revenue to Rs 4,964 crore in FY24. This online platform provides industrial goods and other products. The sales of traded goods and commissions on online sales are the firm’s primary sources of revenue. The loss also saw a 16 percent decrease to Rs 189 crore in FY24.

The total expenditure of the firm saw an increase of 5.5 percent and crossed Rs 5,493 crore in the same duration. The startup plans to follow cost-cutting measures by reducing operating and employee expenses to control its losses. The company has secured over 440 million USD across multiple funding rounds to date.

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Fintech startup Paytm reported Rs 1,660 crore revenue with a 10,5 percent QoQ growth in the Q2 FY25 https://www.scoopearth.com/fintech-startup-paytm-reported-rs-1660-crore-revenue-with-a-105-percent-qoq-growth-in-the-q2-fy25/ Tue, 22 Oct 2024 12:04:55 +0000 https://www.scoopearth.com/?p=345817 Paytm is a wallet-enabled payment processing solution offering startup that announced a 10.5 percent increase in operational revenue to Rs 1,659.5 crore in the first quarter of FY25. The startup provides an online platform for mobile recharge, bill payment, money transfer, travel booking, and more.

The application offers its payment processing solutions to businesses and individuals. The payment services are the company’s primary source of revenue. The startup also provides business and consumer payment solutions with POS and billing software.

Entrackr mentioned in its report that the firm earns its income from financial services, the sale of devices, and commissions. The company also earns revenue from interest on deposits and investments. The payment services account for 59 percent of the total operating income and increased 9 percent QoQ to Rs 981 crore in the second quarter of this financial year.

The online platform also allows users to record the detailed history of transactions. The payment services accounted for over half of the total operating revenue in Q2 FY25. The company has raised over 3.48 billion USD across multiple funding rounds since its inception, including 1.26 million USD raised during the angel round led by Mark Schwartz and other investors.

The data intelligence platform, tracxn mentioned that the company’s post-money valuation is around 15.6 billion USD. The platform allows users to shop multi-category consumer products through its online application. The employee benefits account for 38 percent of the total expenses and decreased by 11.2 percent to Rs 709 crore in Q2 FY25. However, technical, finance, legal, software, and other expenses decreased this time compared to the first quarter of this fiscal year. 

The total expenditure of the firm decreased by 9.4 percent to Rs 2,244.8 crore in the second quarter of FY25. The startup reported a huge decrease in its losses and turned profitable. Paytm posted a profit of Rs 930 crore for this quarter.  The Noida-based startup offers a secure and seamless payment platform. The company intends to maintain its profitability by reducing operating expenses and employee benefits.

The fintech firm is focused on improving its business model while offering more innovative payment solutions, positioning it well in the fintech market. The EBITDA margin also improved by Rs 359 crore on a QoQ basis but it remained negative at Rs 186 crore in Q2 FY25. The company faces competition with other companies in the same segment such as PhonePe.

Conclusion :

Paytm announced a 10.5 percent increase in its operational revenue to Rs 1,659.5 crore in the second quarter of FY25. This payment processing platform provides an online platform offering financial services for businesses and individuals. This online platform offers wallet-based payment solutions to consumers and businesses.

These payment services and income from financial services are the company’s primary sources of revenue. The startup reported a profit of Rs 930 crore and turned profitable for this quarter. The total expenditure of the firm decreased by 9.4 percent and crossed Rs 2,244.8 crore in the same duration. Paytm competes with other digital payment platforms such as PhonePe and MoneyGram.  

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NBFC firm Red Fort Capital secured Rs 22.6 crore in its debt funding round from PSU banks https://www.scoopearth.com/nbfc-firm-red-fort-capital-secured-rs-22-6-crore-in-its-debt-funding-round-from-psu-banks/ Wed, 16 Oct 2024 12:01:28 +0000 https://www.scoopearth.com/?p=345770 Red Fort Capital is a financial services offering non-banking finance company that secured Rs 22.6 crore in the debt funding round. The funding round saw the participation of other investors including USHA Finance. The startup crossed the assets under management of Rs 100 crore. The company plans to use these debt funds to scale its operations, grow its business, expand its lender network, and enhance its borrowing capabilities.

The funding round includes Rs 15 crore investment from a major public sector Undertaking bank. The company raised Rs 4.1 crore from Foreign Portfolio Investors through Non-convertible debentures and Rs 3.5 crore from USHA Finance. Entrackr reported the development first. Red Fort Capital also received investment from the State Bank of India.

The company aims to remove the credit gap between small and medium enterprises in India. Red Fort Capital is a non-banking finance company that provides personalized loaning options and solutions in real estate, emerging markets, and private equity. The startup loaning option for businesses with flexible funding options from Rs 1 crore to Rs 10 crore with a turnaround time of seven days.

The data intelligence platform, crunchbase mentioned that the company has raised over Rs 115 million across two funding rounds since its inception, including the Rs 11.5 crore debt funding round from Usha Financial and IFK Finance. The startup provides its services across various sectors and it aims to expand it across trading, manufacturing, and service sectors using this new fund.

The firm has expanded its services to new and emerging sectors such as quick commerce. The Indian startup ecosystem is experiencing growth in new businesses and technical advancements. Red Fort Capital offers loans to startups and helps them scale their business while solidifying their position in the market.

The Delhi-based startup plans to attract more banking partnerships for future growth by focusing on technology, risk management, and innovation. The data intelligence platform, tracxn mentioned that the company had an annual revenue rate of $494k as of March 2022.  The company offers real estate funds focused on opportunistic strategies.

The platform uses advanced technologies to offer a seamless digital experience with efficient financial solutions along with a user-friendly interface. The investment shows investor’s interest in Red Fort Capital’s market potential and business model. Red Fort Capital faces competition from other business loaning companies including Lendingkart, Funding societies, and NeoGrowth.

Conclusion :

Red Fort Capital is a business loan services offering non-banking finance company that secured Rs 22.  Crore in its debt funding round from a major public sector undertaking bank. The company crossed Rs 100 crore in assets under management. The company received an investment of Rs 3.5 Crore from USHA finance and Rs 4.1 Crore was raised through NCDs.

The startup plans to use these fresh proceeds to enhance its platform, expand its lender network, and improve its performing capabilities. The company offers an online platform offering business loans across various sectors. The startup plans to use some of this investment to expand its services across trading, service, and manufacturing sectors. 

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D2C E-commerce platform, Nykaa expanded its ESOP by allocating 3.08 Lakh equity shares to its employees https://www.scoopearth.com/d2c-e-commerce-platform-nykaa-expanded-its-esop-by-allocating-3-08-lakh-equity-shares-to-its-employees/ Tue, 15 Oct 2024 09:30:21 +0000 https://www.scoopearth.com/?p=345752 Nykaa is an e-commerce platform that provides fashion and beauty products. The firm expanded the Employee Stock Option Plan by allocating 3.08 lakh equity shares to its current Employee Stock Option Plan pool size.

The company provides wellness, beauty, and fashion products through its online platform and offline stores in India. These newly allocated employee stock option plan shares are worth Rs 5.92 crore. The startup allocated these stock options to employees under its Employee Stock Option Plan.

The company mentioned in a stock exchange filing that the allotted shares would rank equally without any preference for the company’s existing equity shares in all respects.  The board approved the allotment of additional stock options based on the stock’s closing price of Rs 192.15 per share on October 14th to those under the Nykaa employee stock option plan.

The company allotted these fresh equity shares under the Nykaa ESOP 2022 plan. inc42 reported. This marks the third expansion of Nykaa’s employee stock option plan pool sizes for the past few months.

The development came just a week after the startup allotted 4.73 lakh equity shares to its employees in June. The D2C beauty brand also offered 7.65 lakh equity shares to its employees under various employee stock option plan schemes in September.

The Mumbai-based startup has raised around 215.4 million USD across multiple funding rounds since its inception, including 3.4 billion USD raised during its post-IPO secondary round from Aditya Birla Sunlife Mutual Fund and others. The company also received a $2.1 billion investment from Aberdeen Standard Investments during its post-IPO equity round.

The beauty and wellness brand reported a 152 percent increase in its consolidated net profit to Rs 13.6 crore in the first quarter of FY25. However, the revenue from operations also saw a 22.8 percent increase to Rs 1,741 crore in the same duration.

The company allotted new shares in its ESOP pool size just when various listed and unlisted startups were increasing their allotment of the company’s shares to employees. Nykaa expanded its ESOP following other public companies like Tracxn, PB Fintech, Zaggle, TBO Tek, and Paytm which increased their Employee Stock Option Plan pool size. Nykaa faces competition from other online fashion and beauty product offering platforms including Myntra, Ajio, and Reliance Tira.

Conclusion :

Nykaa expanded its employee stock option Plan by allocating 3.08 equity shares under its Nykaa Employee Stock Option Plan.

These newly allocated shares are worth around Rs 5.92 crore. The online beauty platform offers wellness, beauty, fitness, and fashion products to its customers. This is the third time this company has expanded its employee stock option plan in the past months. The board approved the allocation of new employee stock option plan options under Nykaa’s ESOP scheme. 

The D2C beauty firm previously allotted 4.73 lakh equity shares under its ESOP plan. The company has raised around 215.4 million USD across multiple funding rounds since its inception and it competes with platforms like Myntra.

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1 Unstoppable Growth Stock Heading to $2 Trillion by 2030 https://www.scoopearth.com/1-unstoppable-growth-stock-heading-to-2-trillion-by-2030/ Tue, 01 Oct 2024 07:18:41 +0000 https://www.scoopearth.com/?p=345363 Eli Lilly (NYSE: (LLY) is a pharma giant on the verge of crossing the $1 trillion market value club. Still, the market gurus and traders expect Eli Lilly to post a superior achievement of $2 trillion market capitalization in 2030.

Substantial Revenue and Success of Tirzepatide

One of the biggest factors contributing to Eli Lilly’s progression is tirzepatide, the new drug for diabetes treatment. Mounjaro for the treatment of diabetes and Zepbound as a remedy for obesity. These have already been launched and the tirzepatide class of drugs contributed more than $4 billion in revenue in Q2 of 2022.

Tirzepatide and other future-weight loss drugs will work. It is also being tested in phase III trials for the management of obesity-induced obstructive sleep apnoea and the prevention of type II diabetes in individuals with prediabetes. With more possible uses in the works, tirzepatide looks set to keep powering Eli Lilly’s revenue growth through to 2030.

Research and Development

Although tirzepatide is one of the significant sources of growth for Eli Lilly, it is not the only key drug on which the company relies. From the case, it has been identified that firm has got a good portfolio of new drug products that can further bring growth rate of the company. Kisunla, a new chemical entity being developed for the management of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) has recently received authorization from the U.S.

Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to be owned by Eli Lilly. These conditions fit into a critical niche in the market, and the approval of Kisunla is anticipated to provide a decent boost to the revenue of Eli Lilly. The fact that the company was able to develop such a pivotal drug speaks volumes about the research capabilities of the company and its undertakings in tackling complicated diseases. 

Financial Performance of Eli Lilly

The financial performance of Eli Lilly and the company for the past year can be said to be excellent. In the last few years, the company’s quarterly revenue growth has stayed above 24%, a phenomenal accomplishment for a large mature pharma company. This robust growth stemming from the headquarters has testimonials of Nortel’s products and boosts market stratification.

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$2 Trillion Makret Cap

While getting to a $2 trillion market cap is quite an accomplishment, Eli Lilly has quite a few things going for it. It situates itself in a domain characterized by relatively low inter-organizational rivalry and thus high entry barriers, hence the ability to sustain pricing strategy. Ongoing trends are pointing to the greater external demand for healthcare products and services as populations continue to age, and chronic diseases become more endemic.

Another reason why Eli Lilly is likely to reap from such macroeconomic factors is because it concentrates on meeting such important health concerns. The company’s focus on research and development and its robust product portfolio ensure the necessary platforms for sustainable business growth. Since Eli Lilly will be continually innovating more high-impact drugs, its revenue and market capitalization will only go up. 

Conclusion

Analyzing Eli Lilly & Co’s performance and market position, Eli Lilly & Co goals, and plans for the future, it is clear that the company will reach a $2 trillion market cap by 2030 due to its successful drug pipeline and acquisitions. Tirzepatide itself has been signed as a success while the recent approval of Kisunla shows that the company has a knack for developing and marketing unique treatments to serve substantial healthcare needs. 

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