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• Ripplr raises $45 Million in Series C led by SBI and existing investors
• Majority of capital expected as primary infusion; part through secondary sale
• Funds to strengthen tech stack and scale nationwide distribution network

Ripplr, a Bengaluru-based distribution and supply chain platform, has secured $45 million in its Series C funding round, backed by the State Bank of India (SBI) along with existing investors 3one4 Capital, Zephyr Peacock, and Sojitz Corporation. While the company has not made a formal announcement, 3one4 Capital confirmed the development in a recent blog post.

According to earlier reports, Ripplr is expected to receive about $30-32 million as primary capital, with an additional $10 million coming through a secondary transaction. Prior to this round, the full-stack distribution startup had already raised more than $56 million across equity and debt.

Founded by Abhishek Nehru and Santosh Dabke, Ripplr operates a tech-driven distribution network that helps consumer brands streamline end-to-end operations from demand planning to last-mile delivery. The company integrates logistics, inventory intelligence, on-ground execution, and retailer engagement into a single platform.

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Ripplr claims to serve nearly 100,000 retailers across the country and manages hundreds of thousands of orders every month. Its execution capabilities have enabled it to operate efficiently in India’s complex distribution ecosystem, where consistency and operational depth are critical. The startup also manages supply chains for major FMCG brands like Unilever, Nestlé, Tata, Godrej, Nivea, and Dabur.

As per TheKredible’s data, Ripplr recorded a 13% rise in gross revenue, reaching Rs 1,164 crore in FY25 compared to Rs 1,028 crore in FY24. The company posted a loss of Rs 91 crore in FY25, nearly the same as the previous year’s Rs 90 crore.