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Capillary Tech reports revenue growth amid fraud loss

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Date
Company
Capillary Technologies
What it does
Loyalty and CRM software provider
Kind
Results
Founded
2008
Sector
Enterprise Software & IT

What they do

Capillary Tech provides cloud-based loyalty and customer relationship management solutions to global brands

What happened

The company posted a net loss of ₹9.6 Cr due to a ₹33.4 Cr cyber fraud loss in its Czech subsidiary

Why it matters

Operating revenue rose 42% to ₹256.6 Cr, while adjusted EBITDA more than doubled to ₹44 Cr year-on-year

The details

  • Capillary Tech reported a net loss of ₹9.6 Cr for the first quarter of fiscal year 2027.
  • This loss contrasts with a profit of ₹74.5 Lakh in the same period last year.
  • The financial hit stems from an exceptional loss of ₹33.4 Cr caused by cyber-enabled banking fraud.
  • The fraud occurred at the company's step-down subsidiary located in the Czech Republic.
  • Unauthorized transfers totaling approximately €3.04 Mn were made from beneficiary accounts.
  • Beneficiary accounts holding roughly ₹4.7 Cr have been frozen pending investigation outcomes.
  • The company has filed an insurance claim and informed law enforcement regarding the incident.
  • Final financial impact remains contingent on the results of ongoing forensic investigations and recovery efforts.

The bigger picture

  • The fraud represents a significant operational risk for the company's international expansion strategy.
  • Despite the loss, core business metrics showed strong growth indicating healthy underlying demand.
  • Adjusted EBITDA surged 132% year-on-year, highlighting improved profitability before exceptional items.
  • Normalized profit excluding the fraud loss increased by 332% compared to the prior year.

About the business

  • Capillary Tech offers cloud-native loyalty and customer engagement solutions to enterprises globally.
  • The platform serves over 465 brands across 53 countries worldwide.
  • Major clients include Tata Digital, Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail, and Abbott Laboratories.
  • Revenue is primarily driven by subscription services which accounted for 94.5% of total income.
  • Installation and campaign fees contributed the remaining portion of the operating revenue.
  • The company integrates AI-powered features through its CustomerGlu software acquisition.
  • CustomerGlu adds gamified experiences like challenges, streaks, and rewards to loyalty programs.
  • SessionM acquisition from Mastercard was successfully closed to expand global capabilities.
  • New large enterprise client additions are ongoing across global markets.

What happens next

  • The company will monitor the outcome of forensic investigations and insurance claims.

Founders

  • Aneesh Reddy Boddu, CEO
  • Krishna Mehra, Co-founder
  • Ajay Modani, Co-founder

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