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Freo - overview
Established
2015
Location
Bangalore, Karnataka, India
Primary Industry
Financial Services
About
Freo, formerly known as MoneyTap, based in India, offers flexible personal credit solutions that address diverse financial needs, allowing users to access instant personal loans directly to their bank accounts. MoneyTap, founded in 2015 and headquartered in Bangalore, India, provides personal credit solutions tailored to various financial requirements. The company was established by Anuj Kacker, Bala Parthasarathy, and Rishita Motwani. In its funding journey, MoneyTap has secured a total of USD 5.
10 mn through multiple funding rounds, with the latest being a Series B round in February 2024, led by SeaBright Capital. The company has completed 7 deals to date with a current valuation of USD 133. 08 mn. MoneyTap primarily offers an instant personal loan facility that enables users to access credit up to ₹5 lakh directly to their bank accounts.
Customers can repay the borrowed amount through equated monthly installments (EMIs) ranging from 3 to 36 months, incurring interest only on the amount utilized. The service targets a wide audience including salaried individuals, professionals, and students across India, covering over 1200 cities and 17,000 PIN codes. In 2024, MoneyTap generated revenue of USD 12,024,698. 40, with an EBITDA of -USD 1,489,156.
The company’s revenue model is primarily driven by the interest charged on disbursed personal loans, catering to a direct-to-consumer model. In February 2024, MoneyTap raised USD 5. 10 mn in venture debt funding from SIDBI. The company plans to utilize this funding to solidify its growth trajectory and expand its presence across the Indian market.
MoneyTap is focused on enhancing its product offerings and broadening its market reach, aligning with the increasing demand for personal credit solutions.
Current Investors
Sequoia, SeaBright Capital, Millenna FVCI III
Primary Industry
Financial Services
Sub Industries
Consumer Finance, e-Financial, Accounting/Finance Software
Website
www.freo.money
Verticals
FinTech, FinTech, FinTech, Mobile Apps
Company Stage
Series B
Total Amount Raised
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Freo - timeline of key events
Freo - financials
| Fiscal Year Ended | Mar 31, 2016 | Mar 31, 2017 | Mar 31, 2018 | Mar 31, 2019 | Mar 31, 2020 | Mar 31, 2021 | Mar 31, 2022 | Mar 31, 2023 | Mar 31, 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue (USD) | 19,240,652 | 53,272,456 | 141,479,872 | 350,027,955 | 850,360,146 | 741,204,661 | - | - | - |
| % Revenue Growth (YoY) | - | 176.9% | 165.6% | 147.4% | 142.9% | (12.8%) | - | - | - |
| EBITDA (USD) | (1,768,997) | (5,217,698) | (78,394,790) | (186,088,093) | (328,439,714) | (416,853,961) | - | - | - |
| Operating Income (USD) | (1,768,997) | (5,227,436) | (78,676,121) | (189,534,947) | (333,240,487) | (424,851,211) | - | - | - |
| Operating Margin | (9.2%) | (9.8%) | (55.6%) | (54.1%) | (39.2%) | (57.3%) | - | - | - |
| % EBITDA Margin | (9.2%) | (9.8%) | (55.4%) | (53.2%) | (38.6%) | (56.2%) | - | - | - |
| NET Income (USD) | (1,768,997) | (3,546,018) | (59,225,584) | (176,126,220) | (322,275,156) | (388,479,810) | - | - | - |
| % Net Margin | (9.2%) | (6.7%) | (41.9%) | (50.3%) | (37.9%) | (52.4%) | - | - | - |
Freo - employee data
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