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Inframarket to Raise Rs 731 Cr Led by Promoters at Flat Valuation
Inframarket, a leading B2B construction materials marketplace, is set to raise Rs 731 crore (about $88 million) in a new funding round led by company promoters and major stakeholders. The round sees participation from early investor Accel and global entities such as Nexus Ventures and Foundamental. Promoters will infuse Rs 313 crore, cementing their commitment to the business. The funding is reportedly at a flat valuation, keeping Inframarket’s post-money value steady at roughly $1.1 billion, similar to previous rounds, as per sources familiar with the matter. With India’s construction sector experiencing robust demand, Inframarket aims to channel the new capital into expanding its supply chain, technology infrastructure, and working capital for inventory. The company is also expected to deploy a portion toward strategic acquisitions and backward integration in the construction ecosystem. Despite significant revenue growth—driven by robust order books in real estate and infrastructure—the business has seen mounting pressure on margins due to volatile commodity prices and logistics costs. The company’s approach of maintaining flat valuation underscores the current market’s rationality after a period of sky-high startup valuations. Analysts view the round as a stabilizing force for the sector and a signal that sustainable, measured growth is preferred over inflated metrics. The mix of promoter-led funding and continued institutional interest demonstrates both long-term operational confidence and stakeholder alignment with the platform’s B2B value proposition.