E-Commerce Platform Raising Seed Funding In Muddebihal
About Business
This is a hyperlocal e-commerce and delivery platform designed to empower small and local retailers by giving them a professional online presence and ultra-fast delivery capabilities.
The platform enables local shops to showcase real-time inventory online, allowing customers to browse individual stores, check product availability, and place orders without physically visiting multiple outlets. Unlike large e-commerce marketplaces that hide seller identities, this model highlights each local shop as an independent online store, building trust and visibility.
A key competitive advantage is under-24-hour delivery, significantly faster than national e-commerce players that typically take 7–8 days in semi-urban and rural markets. The solution eliminates inefficiencies in local shopping while helping vendors compete digitally without heavy infrastructure investment.
The business follows a Taluk-wise expansion model, starting with one Taluk as a Proof of Concept and then scaling district-wide through hub-and-spoke logistics.
The mobile application is fully developed, tested, and ready for launch, with backend systems, vendor dashboards, and delivery workflows already in place. The business is legally registered and can go live within 30 days of funding.
Clientele type
Local retail stores (groceries, general stores, fashion, electronics, household items)
Small traders and home-based sellers
End consumers in towns and nearby villages
Last-mile delivery partners
Premises
Asset-light, platform-based business operated through digital infrastructure and local delivery partnerships. No fixed retail premises required.
Asking Price Includes
Stake in the business with be negotiated with potential investors.
Asking Price
INR 10.00 L
Minimum ticket size
INR 10.00 L
Reason
Funds are being raised to execute a Proof of Concept in the first Taluk, onboard vendors, initiate local marketing, and activate delivery operations. This will validate unit economics and create a scalable template for district-level expansion.
More Details
Business Model & Revenue Streams
The platform generates income through multiple diversified revenue streams, ensuring stable unit economics:
Sales Commission: 2% per order value (retained even if order is returned)
Delivery Margin: ₹30 charged per delivery, ₹15 paid to delivery partner, ₹15 net margin per order
Product Upload Services: ₹3 per item for cataloging and inventory upload
Advertisement Revenue: Local shop advertisements (~₹20,000/month per Taluk)
Pay-Per-View Listings: Sponsored product visibility (~₹20,000/month per Taluk)
Estimated Monthly Profit Potential:
₹1.1 – ₹1.5 Lakhs per Taluk at maturity
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Business Tags
Fundraising for ₹10 Cr – 500 Cr
Confidential Process Completed in 120 Days
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