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Udaan raises ₹200 crore from M&G Investments

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Date
Company
Udaan
What it does
B2B e-commerce platform for small businesses
Kind
Funding
Amount
₹200 Cr
Stage
venture
Based in
Bengaluru
Founded
2016
Sector
Commerce & Consumer Brands

What they do

Udaan is a B2B e-commerce platform connecting small businesses with suppliers and buyers

What happened

It raised ₹200 crore (about $24 million) in a new funding round led by M&G Investments

Why it matters

The company has raised over $1.5 billion to date and is valued at around $3 billion

The details

  • Udaan, a B2B e-commerce platform, has raised ₹200 crore (about $24 million) in a new funding round.
  • The round was led by M&G Investments, a UK-based asset manager.
  • The funds will be used to expand Udaan's network of small business buyers and suppliers.
  • Udaan plans to invest in technology and logistics to improve its platform.
  • The company has raised over $1.5 billion in total funding to date.
  • Udaan is currently valued at around $3 billion.

The bigger picture

  • Udaan competes with other B2B platforms like Moglix and Zetwerk in India.
  • The company has been working towards profitability and reducing cash burn.
  • This round comes amid a broader slowdown in Indian startup funding.
  • M&G Investments has been increasing its exposure to Indian tech startups.

About the business

  • Udaan is a B2B e-commerce platform that connects small businesses with manufacturers, wholesalers, and retailers.
  • It operates across categories like electronics, apparel, food, and pharmaceuticals.
  • The platform offers logistics, payments, and credit services to its users.
  • Udaan serves over 3 million small businesses across 900 cities in India.
  • The company makes money through commissions on transactions and subscription fees.
  • It has a network of 25,000+ sellers and 50,000+ buyers on its platform.

What happens next

  • Udaan plans to use the funds to expand its network of small business buyers and suppliers.
  • The company will invest in technology and logistics to improve platform efficiency.
  • Udaan aims to achieve profitability in the next 12-18 months.

The deal

Type
venture funding

Investors

  • M&G Investments (lead) — M&G Investments is a UK-based asset manager with over £250 billion in assets under management.

Founders

  • Sujeet Kumar, Co-founder
  • Vaibhav Gupta, Co-founder

About Udaan

Product
B2B e-commerce platform
Customers
Small retailers, kiranas, and business buyers
How it makes money
Connects businesses to suppliers through a B2B marketplace and earns through transaction-based services and platform-led commerce.
What sets it apart
Broad distribution reach across many cities with strengthening supply chain and credit infrastructure.

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