Funding · Enterprise Software & IT
Scimplify raises Rs 181 crore Series C round
By Startup Enthusiast ·
- Date
- Company
- Scimplify
- What it does
- Specialty chemicals development and manufacturing
- Kind
- Funding
- Amount
- Rs 180.87 Cr
- Stage
- Series C
- Founded
- 2023
- Sector
- Enterprise Software & IT
What they do
Scimplify helps enterprises develop, manufacture and source specialty chemicals
What happened
It raised Rs 180.87 crore ($19.05M) Series C led by Hitachi Ventures
Why it matters
The company's valuation jumped 114% to Rs 2,323 crore ($245M)
The details
- Scimplify is raising a Rs 180.87 crore ($19.05M) Series C round.
- The round is led by Hitachi Ventures, which is investing Rs 76.15 crore.
- Existing investors 3one4 Capital, Accel India, Omnivore Capital, and Bertelsmann Nederland are also participating.
- The company's valuation is approximately Rs 2,323 crore ($245M), up 114% from its previous round.
- Proceeds will be used for business expansion and general corporate purposes.
- This follows a $40M Series B led by Accel in August 2025.
The bigger picture
- The round marks a significant jump in valuation, reflecting strong growth.
- Scimplify's FY25 revenue grew 11X to Rs 200 crore from Rs 17.74 crore in FY24.
- The company's loss in FY25 was Rs 25.38 crore.
About the business
- Scimplify helps enterprises develop, manufacture, and source specialty chemicals.
- It serves sectors including pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, personal care, and other industrial segments.
- The company operates through a network of manufacturing partners.
- Its platform streamlines the chemical supply chain for clients.
What happens next
- The company plans to use the funds for business expansion and general corporate purposes.
The deal
- Type
- Series C
Investors
- Hitachi Ventures (lead) — Venture capital arm of Hitachi.
- 3one4 Capital (existing) — Existing investor; post-allotment stake 15.54%.
- Accel India (existing) — Existing investor; post-allotment stake 13.84%.
- Omnivore Capital (existing) — Existing investor; post-allotment stake 12.14%.
- Bertelsmann Nederland (existing) — Existing investor; post-allotment stake 10.26%.
Founders
- Salil Srivastava, Co-founder
- Sachin Santhosh, Co-founder
About Scimplify
- Product
- Full-stack manufacturing ecosystem for specialty chemicals combining sourcing, manufacturing, and quality assurance
- Customers
- Global manufacturers in life sciences, crop sciences, and industrial chemicals seeking sourcing and manufacturing solutions
- How it makes money
- B2B platform aggregating excess manufacturing capacity across 200+ specialized plants in cost-efficient regions
- What sets it apart
- Access to network of specialized manufacturers with scientific expertise and regulatory compliance capabilities
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