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OfBusiness invests $2.5 million in TraceCost

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Company
OfBusiness
What it does
B2B raw materials procurement platform
Kind
Partnership
Amount
$2.5M
Founded
2016
Sector
Enterprise Software & IT

What they do

OfBusiness is a B2B platform that helps businesses source raw materials and bid for government tenders

What happened

It made a strategic investment of $2.5 million in TraceCost, a construction cost tracking software company

Why it matters

The investment aims to drive digital adoption in construction companies across India, North America and the Middle East

The details

  • OfBusiness made a strategic investment of $2.5 million in TraceCost.
  • TraceCost provides online real-time construction cost tracking software.
  • Its software lets builders review site operations remotely, predict inventory levels, and optimize delivery schedules.
  • The investment will drive digital adoption in construction-focused companies across India, North America and the Middle East.

The bigger picture

  • OfBusiness is a B2B raw materials procurement platform with over 5,000 clients and 2,000 suppliers.
  • Its lending arm Oxyzo recently became a unicorn after raising a $200 million Series A led by Alpha Wave.
  • OfBusiness itself raised $325 million at a $5 billion valuation in December 2021.
  • The company reported FY21 operating revenue of Rs 1,748 crore and profit over Rs 55 crore, up 73% from the previous year.

About the business

  • OfBusiness helps businesses source raw materials and bid for government tenders.
  • It offers collateral-free loans up to Rs 2 crore through its lending arm Oxyzo.
  • The platform serves categories including Metals, Chemicals, Apparel, and Food Processing.
  • It claims over 5,000 clients, 2,000 suppliers, and has delivered 1 million+ orders.
  • OfBusiness has a BidAssist tool for government procurement with 2,000+ tender sources and 13,000+ daily tenders.

What happens next

  • The investment will drive digital adoption in construction-focused companies across India, North America and the Middle East.

The deal

Type
strategic investment

Investors

  • OfBusiness (investor) — B2B raw materials procurement platform that also offers collateral-free loans through its lending arm Oxyzo.

Founders

  • Asish Mohapatra, founder
  • Vasant Sridhar, founder
  • Bhuvan Gupta, founder
  • Jaivee Joseph, founder

About OfBusiness

Product
Marketplace platform connecting SMEs to commodities including steel, metals, chemicals, agricultural products, textiles; includes financing and supply chain services
Customers
Small and medium enterprises seeking streamlined access to commodities, financing, and logistics
How it makes money
B2B marketplace model with commission on transactions and financing services
What sets it apart
Diversified vertical portfolio including apparel exports to top global retailers; operates across 75 countries

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