Results · Commerce & Consumer Brands
Ripplr narrows losses, targets IPO by 2028
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- Date
- Company
- Ripplr
- What it does
- Tech-enabled B2B distribution platform
- Kind
- Results
- Founded
- 2019
What they do
Ripplr is a tech-enabled B2B distribution platform for FMCG and electronics brands
What happened
FY26 revenue rose 32.4% to ₹1,820 Cr while net loss narrowed significantly year-on-year
Why it matters
The company targets an IPO in 2028 and plans a new Series D funding round
The details
- Ripplr reported ₹1,820 Cr revenue for FY26, marking a 32.4% year-on-year increase.
- Net loss narrowed by over 50% to approximately ₹35-₹40 Cr compared to the previous fiscal year.
- EBITDA loss improved to ₹23 Cr from ₹39 Cr, with the company achieving profitability in March 2026.
- Operating profit grew 71.4% to ₹36 Cr, driven by strong performance across its core verticals.
- The company plans to raise $30-40 Mn in Series D funding expected to close in July.
- Founders target an IPO in 2028 after scaling operations and strengthening logistics capabilities.
- New fundraising will support expansion into electronics and enhance warehousing and technology infrastructure.
- Total capital raised to date stands at $100 Mn including previous rounds led by existing investors.
The bigger picture
- Profitability milestones signal operational efficiency improvements in a competitive distribution market.
- Electronics vertical serves as a major growth driver leveraging existing FMCG supply chain strengths.
- Strategic focus on international brand entry supports long-term revenue diversification goals.
About the business
- Ripplr operates a plug-and-play tech-enabled B2B distribution platform for FMCG and electronics.
- Services include warehouse onboarding, store management, and comprehensive logistics and distribution solutions.
- Core clients include major FMCG brands like Unilever, Nestle, Dabur, and Godrej.
- Electronics division distributes products from Samsung, Hisense, and Google Pixel globally.
- Logistics business manages last-mile delivery fleets with vehicle tracking and cold-chain capabilities.
- Key logistics clients include quick commerce players like Blinkit and BigBasket.
- Platform connects over 1 Lakh retailers across 11 cities handling 2 Lakh orders monthly.
- New vertical offers distribution-as-a-service for international brands entering the Indian market.
- Target includes generating $50 Mn revenue from international brand services by 2030.
What happens next
- Raise $30-40 Mn in Series D funding from Japanese investor by July.
- Scale electronics distribution and strengthen warehousing and logistics technology.
- Launch distribution-as-a-service for international brands targeting $50 Mn revenue by 2030.
- Prepare for IPO in 2028 following successful scaling and profitability milestones.
Investors
- 3one4 Capital (existing)
- Stride Ventures (existing)
- State Bank of India (SBI) (new) — Joined as new investor in Series C round.
Founders
- Abhishek Nehru, Founder
- Santosh Dabke, Co-founder
About Ripplr
- Product
- and logistics startup
- Customers
- FMCG and consumer brands seeking digitized retail distribution networks
- How it makes money
- Charges distribution-as-a-service fees and margins on goods moved across retail endpoints
- What sets it apart
- Full-stack distribution model integrating logistics, inventory intelligence, and micro-fulfillment centers
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