# Catalyst Retail Private

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/catalyst-retail-private

- Industry: Internet
- Headquarters: Pune, India
- Website: http://www.spareshub.com
- Latest round: Seed (Nov 6, 2015)
- Investors on record: 2

## About

Catalyst Retail Private Limited operates an e-commerce platform, SparesHub, specializing in the wholesale distribution of genuine automobile parts across India, targeting both businesses and individual consumers.Founded in 2013, Catalyst Retail Private Limited operates SparesHub, an e-commerce platform dedicated to automotive parts. The company is based in Pune, India. In March 2019, it raised INR 35 million in funding, led by Indian Angel Network with participation from Holomua Group. Tapas Gupta serves as both the CEO and founder of the company. Prior to founding SparesHub, Gupta's history as an entrepreneur is notable, although specific details about previous ventures are not available.SparesHub is a prominent e-commerce platform that specializes in the wholesale purchase of automobile parts in India. The platform offers a comprehensive range of genuine car parts, including starter motors, radiators, spark plugs, and more. It serves automotive repair shops, individual car owners, and fleet operators by providing reliable parts that ensure safety in vehicle maintenance. With a focus on urban centers in India, SparesHub enhances customer satisfaction through fast delivery and operational efficiency.In the most recent fiscal year of 2021, SparesHub reported a revenue of INR 5,747.5 million and an EBITDA of INR 886.6 million. The company's revenue stems from direct sales of automotive parts to both consumers and businesses within a B2C and B2B framework, operating a competitive pricing model that underscores the importance of genuine parts for customer loyalty.Following the recent funding round in March 2019, which raised INR 35 million, Catalyst Retail Private Limited plans to utilize these funds to enhance its product offerings and expand into new geographic markets. Future initiatives include the design and launch of additional automotive parts tailored to meet evolving consumer needs. The company aims to penetrate more urban areas across India by 2023, leveraging its existing infrastructure to support these growth strategies.

## Funding rounds

- Seed, Nov 6, 2015 — Hyderabad Angels, M&S Partners

## Investors

- Hyderabad Angels (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/hyderabad-angels) — Seed
- M&S Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/m-s-partners) — Seed