Results · Enterprise Software & IT
Zetwerk reports FY25 revenue decline with narrowed losses
By Startup Enthusiast ·
- Date
- Company
- Zetwerk
- What it does
- B2B manufacturing and construction marketplace
- Kind
- Results
- Founded
- 2018
- Sector
- Enterprise Software & IT
What they do
Zetwerk is a technology-led B2B platform connecting buyers with global manufacturing suppliers
What happened
FY25 gross revenue fell to Rs 12,798 Cr while the net loss narrowed significantly by 60%
Why it matters
The company expects to file a draft prospectus this year via a confidential route for a $750M IPO
The details
- Zetwerk reported gross revenue of Rs 12,798 Cr for FY25, down from Rs 14,443 Cr in FY24.
- The company posted a net loss of Rs 371 Cr, which is a significant improvement from Rs 918 Cr in FY24.
- EBITDA turned positive at Rs 145 Cr, indicating better operational efficiency compared to previous years.
- Total expenses decreased by 12% to Rs 13,196 Cr, driven largely by a reduction in material costs.
- Cash and bank balances increased to Rs 1,908 Cr, up from Rs 1,150 Cr in the previous fiscal year.
- The company aims to go public by filing a draft prospectus for a $750M IPO within the next 12-24 months.
- This upcoming listing will utilize the confidential route, allowing private companies to file drafts without immediate public disclosure.
- Zetwerk has raised a total of $889M in funding from investors including Greenoaks and Peak XV Partners.
The bigger picture
- The narrowing loss suggests improved cost management despite a drop in overall trading revenue.
- Positive EBITDA marks a key milestone towards profitability for the asset-light manufacturing platform.
- The planned IPO indicates confidence in the business model after raising nearly $900M in private capital.
About the business
- Zetwerk operates as a B2B manufacturing and construction marketplace using an asset-light model.
- It serves sectors like utilities, renewables, consumer electronics, AI infrastructure, and aerospace.
- The platform connects 1,802 customers with over 6,979 third-party suppliers across 26 countries.
- Revenue comes from trading services (58%), manufacturing services (up 33.5%), and construction contracts.
- It owns 26 manufacturing facilities across four countries to support its supply chain orchestration.
- The proprietary Zetwerk OS handles design, supplier matching, pricing, production, and quality assurance.
- Key verticals include Energy Components, Electronics Assembly, Aerospace & Defence, and Capital Goods.
- The company optimizes underutilized global capacity through its tech-enabled supply chain solutions.
- Major clients include 98 of India’s Fortune 500 companies among its customer base.
What happens next
- Zetwerk expects to file a draft prospectus for its $750M IPO this year.
- The company targets a public listing within 12-24 months from April last year.
- The IPO filing will proceed via the confidential route to maintain privacy during preparation.
Investors
- Greenoaks (lead)
- Peak XV Partners (lead)
- Lightspeed Venture Partners (lead)
- Accel (lead)
Founders
- Amrit Acharya, Co-founder & CEO
- Srinath Ramakkrushnan, Co-founder & COO
About Zetwerk
- Product
- B2B manufacturing startup
- Customers
- Manufacturers and enterprise buyers needing outsourced production
- How it makes money
- B2B contract manufacturing and manufacturing services fees
- What sets it apart
- Full-stack manufacturing platform across multiple sectors and geographies
- Operations
- Caters to industrial components, electronics, renewable energy equipment and consumer hardware
More on Zetwerk
- Zetwerk files IPO papers with Sebi14 August 2026 · IPO · ₹2,600 crore
- Zetwerk raises ₹500 Cr in pre-IPO funding from Bharat Value Fund27 July 2026 · Funding · ₹500 Cr
- Zetwerk files for $450 million ipo listing11 July 2026 · IPO · $450 Mn
- Zetwerk estimates FY26 revenue at Rs 15,900 crore15 June 2026 · Results
- Zetwerk files $450 million IPO papers15 June 2026 · IPO
- Zetwerk featured in GPS Renewables funding news30 March 2026 · Funding
- Zetwerk files confidentially for ₹4,200 crore IPO30 March 2026 · IPO · ₹4,200 crore
- Zetwerk opens new Bengaluru plant to employ 1,200 professionals9 February 2026 · Launch
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