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Vulcan Express Secures $5.68 Mn Amid Snapdeal Negotiations
The logistics arm of Snapdeal, Vulcan Express has secured a $ 5.68 million investment from parent company Jasper Infotech in June this year. This round of investment happened while Flipkart and Snapdeal were negotiating the terms of an acquisition.
The sum was raised for Vulcan Express by allocating 3.65 crores equity shares at Rs. 10 face value. Vulcan Express also increased its total authorized capital share to $ 31 million, in a board meeting held on June 12, to meet its funding requirement. The company had raised its capital share from Rs. 1.12 crores to Rs. 42 crores in April this year, by creating 40,880,000 equity shares of Rs. 10 each. This time around share capital was increased from Rs. 42 crores to Rs. 200 crores, leading to a 200x rise in a span of 3 months.
Last week, Snapdeal successfully sold its online digital payments firm FreeCharge to private lending firm Axis Bank in an all cash deal for Rs. 385 crores. According to reports, Jasper Infotech is looking to sell Vulcan Express for at least $ 15.5 million. VCCircle reported, according to some sources, the Vulcan Express sale may also fetch the company up to $ 31. 2 million, which is expected to take place in the next 30 to 40 days.
The company, founded in 2013, offers end to end logistics and supply chain solutions for retail companies. They currently operate in more than 100 cities and offer a range of services including pickup, consolidation and fulfillment operations, warehousing solutions, intercity movement and last mile delivery.
Vulcan Express used to handle more than 55% of Snapdeal’s deliveries and posted a huge jump in net revenue, Rs. 184 crores in the financial year 2016, up from Rs. 26.7 crores in the previous year. They have acquired over 1 million square feet of warehouse space over the past four years and reportedly handle up to 250,000 daily shipments. In the past month, Jasper Infotech has also been in talks with TVS Logistics Services, PE firm Peepul Capital and supply chain firm Gati for a possible sale of the logistics company. Post the collapse of the Flipkart and Snapdeal merger, the survival of Snapdeal as an independent company depends upon the sale of its assets.
Rozana, India’s leading rural retail platform, has secured ₹290 crore ($35 million) in a Series B funding round led by Bertelsmann India Investments (BII), with participation from Omidyar Network India, Vivid Capital, and Tana Investment Holding. This Rozana funding brings its total capital to over ₹500 crore, fueling hyperlocal expansion in underserved rural markets. Founded in 2021 by brothers Prashant and Prateek Chauhan, the startup’s phygital model blends micro-stores, app-based ordering, and last-mile delivery to connect 5 million+ users in 12 states with brands like ITC and HUL.
The ₹290 crore investment will supercharge Rozana’s rural omnichannel retail strategy, targeting 5x growth in 18 months. Plans include adding 5,000 micro-stores in Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Rajasthan; AI-powered inventory tech; and new categories like groceries and electronics. By empowering 20,000+ rural micro-entrepreneurs, Rozana taps into India’s $700 billion rural retail boom, where smartphone penetration and UPI drive 12% annual growth.
This Rozana Series B milestone positions it as a frontrunner against rivals like Ninjacart, eyeing unicorn status by 2028 amid ONDC tailwinds. CEO Prashant Chauhan emphasized, “We’re building rural prosperity through accessible premium brands.” For more on Rozana funding news and rural retail trends, stay updated on India’s startup ecosystem.
Peak XV Partners has launched three new funds totaling $1.3 billion, targeting India’s booming startup ecosystem. The lineup features the $600M Surge fund (8th edition) for early-stage ventures, a $300M Growth Fund for Series B+ scaling, and a $400M Acceleration Fund for rapid portfolio expansion. This commitment arrives as India’s VC inflows rebound, with AI and fintech leading 2026 trends.
These funds build on Peak XV’s legacy of backing unicorns like Zomato and Pine Labs, offering founders capital plus strategic guidance amid post-winter recovery. Early-stage deals surged 20% last year per Tracxn, positioning Peak XV to fuel the next wave of innovation in SaaS, climate tech, and consumer plays.
For startups eyeing Peak XV new funds or Surge fund 2026 applications, this signals prime opportunities. Investors and marketers should watch for deployment updates India remains a global VC hotspot.
Hyderabad, January 13, 2026 Neeman’s, India’s leading D2C footwear brand famed for sustainable shoes and patented PIXLL® technology, has raised $4 million from existing investors. This funding boosts its cumulative capital past $10 million since 2015, with a post-money valuation nearing $50 million. CEO Vijay Chahoria emphasized offline retail as the “next frontier,” planning 50+ new stores in Tier 2/3 cities like Jaipur and Lucknow to blend eco-friendly innovation with hands-on customer experiences.
In India’s booming D2C ecosystem where footwear sales hit ₹1.2 lakh crore in 2025 Neeman’s targets hybrid retail amid high online CAC and 25-30% returns. Backed by vegan, machine-washable shoes priced ₹2,000-4,000, the brand leverages PIXLL® (5x more breathable than leather) for carbon-neutral comfort. Recent 5x revenue growth to ₹100 crore ARR, 1M+ pairs sold via Myntra and stores, and awards at India D2C Summit 2025 position it ahead of rivals like Paaduks.
Neeman’s offline expansion India eyes the $15B sustainable footwear market by 2028, fueled by PLI schemes, Gen Z’s 70% eco-preference (Nielsen), and Southeast Asia exports. Challenges like real estate costs are offset by data-driven inventory and omnichannel QR tech. Watch for Q1 2026 launches in Hyderabad and Bengaluru redefining D2C success through authentic, “Wear the Change” branding.
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