Gurugram-based startup Xportel has raised an undisclosed amount in its seed funding round. Rukam Capital led the round with participation from Sitara Growth Capital and Flipkart Ventures, the venture arm of Flipkart. This funding marks a major milestone for Xportel as it scales its technology and services in the cross-border commerce space.
Empowering Indian Exporters Through Technology
Founded in 2022 by Nikhil Arora, Saurabh Mishra, and Ravi Nandan, Xportel aims to simplify cross-border trade for small and medium Indian exporters. The startup offers a technology-driven platform that enables exporters to connect with international buyers, streamline compliance, and manage shipping and payments more efficiently.
Xportel’s vision is to remove the traditional roadblocks Indian exporters face, such as limited market access, lack of digital tools, and complex documentation processes.
Funding to Expand Tech and Market Reach
According to the company, the fresh capital will be used to strengthen its platform capabilities, invest in AI-powered trade tools, and scale customer acquisition across Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities.
The founders believe that Indian SMEs have immense potential to grow in global markets but lack the tools and visibility to scale effectively. Xportel’s services are designed to bridge that gap.
What the Investors Say
Speaking on the investment, Rukam Capital stated that Xportel is solving a deep-rooted problem in India’s export sector and aligns well with the growing digitisation of trade processes.
Flipkart Ventures added that Xportel’s model fits into the broader ecosystem Flipkart envisions for MSMEs. It appreciates the startup’s focus on simplifying global trade for Indian sellers.
Sitara Growth Capital also expressed confidence in the founding team and their mission to build a tech-first export gateway for the Indian market.
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India’s Export Landscape and Digital Potential
India’s MSME sector contributes about 48% to India’s total exports. Yet, only a small percentage of them use digital platforms for international trade.
Xportel is tapping into this gap with its plug-and-play export solution that handles logistics, compliance, customs, payments, and buyer discovery, all from one dashboard.
The startup claims to have already onboarded over 300 exporters across industries such as handicrafts, textiles, organic foods, and industrial supplies. Its platform offers integration with payment providers, international freight networks, and compliance bodies.
The Road Ahead
With this funding, Xportel plans to onboard thousands of exporters in the coming year and enhance its AI recommendation engine for finding verified global buyers.
The company also plans to launch training modules and documentation support for new exporters to ease their entry into global markets.
The founders stated they are committed to democratising global trade access for every Indian business, regardless of size or location.
