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The B2B e-commerce startup is set to raise fresh funds on the back of a revamp across its operations and workforce.

For a few weeks now, B2B e-commerce startup Udaan has been in talks to raise a big funding round. The discussion with investors to raise money through convertible notes—debt that converts into equity at a later date—is nearing conclusion. The amount raised by the company will be around $200 million, says a person aware of the developments.
The Economic Times was the first to report last week that Udaan is going to raise $150-200 million.
Earlier this year, in January, Udaan had raised $275 million in a mix of convertible notes and debt.
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