Shiprocket raises $27 mn from Silicon Valley's Tribe Capital, March Capital
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Rahul Mehta of DST Global also participated in the round along with existing investor Bertelsmann India Investments. “Further, we want to invest in building world-class consumer experiences, as well as helping merchants, grow their business with allied services in the coming years.” Launched in 2017, Shiprocket said it turned profitable in FY18-19 and has an annualised revenue run rate between $50-60 million. It processes more than 4 million monthly shipments, enabling more than 100,000 sellers to sell directly to their consumers across India. “The fundraise will help Shiprocket build an exceptional post-purchase experience for the company’s 100,000 merchants,” said Pankaj Makkar, managing director, Bertelsmann India Investments. The Series C financing caps an extraordinary year for Shiprocket where it saw rapid business growth, key executive appointments, and numerous product launches.