BankBazaar raises Rs 55 Cr, partners with Muthoot Fincorp to enter gold loan segment

BankBazaar has secured Rs 55 crore ($6.44 million) in fresh funding from a group of investors, including Muthoot Fincorp and existing investor Walden International. 

Earlier in April 2024, the Chennai-based company had raised Rs 80 crore ($9.6 million) in its ongoing Series D round via private placement. 

The fresh investment was made at a valuation of around Rs 1,700 crore (approximately $200 million). Muthoot Fincorp alone invested Rs 15 crore in this round.

With the investment from Muthoot Fincorp, BankBazaar’s total equity funding has risen to $116 million.

According to BankBazaar co-founder Adhil Shetty, this funding is a continuation of the company’s previous round from December 2023. He stated that the round remains open as the company explores further options.  

In FY24, the company recorded a 63% growth in its co-branded credit card business and expects to maintain a 46% annual revenue growth rate between FY22 and FY25. 

According to Shetty, the company is on track to reach EBITDA profitability for the full year in FY25.

BankBazaar offers co-branded credit cards with Yes Bank. Along with the funding, BankBazaar has partnered with Muthoot Fincorp to enter the gold loan segment. 

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