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MUFG-backed building materials platform Infra.Market nets $150m

Mumbai-based building materials platform Infra.Market announced on June 30, 2025, that it has secured US$150 million in financing from Mars Growth Capital.

This deal consists of a five-year extension of a prior US$100 million facility and an additional US$50 million investment.

Mars Growth Capital is a joint venture between Liquidity, an AI-driven private credit firm, and MUFG Bank, Ltd. Northcote Luxe FinBrokers served as exclusive advisors for this transaction.

Infra.Market, founded in 2016, operates over 250 manufacturing units and 10,000 retail touchpoints across India.

The platform provides various construction materials, including concrete, steel, tiles, paints, and electricals.

It serves both institutional and retail customers.

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1️⃣ Strategic debt financing supports Infra.Market’s pre-IPO growth

Infra.Market’s $150 million debt financing comes at a strategic time as the company prepares for a reported $700 million initial public offering 1.

This financing structure, extending an existing $100 million facility while adding $50 million, demonstrates how construction technology companies are utilizing debt alongside equity to fuel expansion without excessive dilution.

The company had already secured approximately ₹1,050 crore (~$125 million) in a Series D equity round earlier this year, suggesting a deliberate capital strategy balancing different funding sources 1.

This approach reflects a broader trend in maturing startups: raising significant debt financing as they approach public offerings to strengthen balance sheets while preserving equity value.

Infra.Market has now raised over $438 million across both debt and equity investments ($288.8 million previously documented plus the latest $150 million), positioning it as one of the most well-funded construction technology companies in India’s rapidly growing infrastructure sector.

2️⃣ Vertical integration creating market leaders in fragmented construction supply

Infra.Market has rapidly achieved market leadership by vertically integrating manufacturing and distribution across the construction materials supply chain, becoming a major player in categories including Ready Mix Concrete, AAC blocks, and flooring tiles 2.

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