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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
Sector
Commerce & Consumer Brands

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

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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