Guwahati-based Sustainable Bricks Manufacturer ZERUND Attains 400%+ YoY Revenue Growth

ZERUND aims to expand its footprints to 3 more cities from current presence in 8 cities

Sold 40 Lakh bricks till date and plans to double in Fiscal 2023-24

ZERUND, a Guwahati-based manufacturer of sustainable bricks, has announced that it has attained a noteworthy YoY growth of 410% in revenue from FY 2021-22 to FY 2022-23. This indicates its substantial growth trajectory in the sustainable construction industry with 2500+ clientele since its inception. Additionally, the company has sold 40,00,000 bricks to date, providing an eco-friendly solution to the construction industry and has very aggressive plan for this fiscal of taking this no. to more than 80,00,000 bricks..

ZERUND is currently witnessing a Month-on-Month (MoM) growth rate of 20%, which solidifies its position as a frontrunner in sustainable manufacturing practices. Last year, the company recycled over 1500+ tons of plastic waste and 10,000+ tons of industrial waste to manufacture its sustainable bricks, which further exemplifies its unwavering dedication to environmental responsibility. The brand’s net emission stands negative and it commits of recycling subsequent amount of other waste too which is also aligned to its aggressive expansion plans.

 

ZERUND Manufacturing Unit

“At ZERUND, we strongly believe that sustainable growth is the way forward to achieving a greener and more equitable future. We are proud of our sustainable manufacturing practices, which have been recognized and supported by prestigious institutions, reaffirming our steadfast commitment to sustainable development. As we strive to expand our operations and increase our reach, we remain dedicated to promoting eco-friendly practices and minimizing the carbon footprint of the construction industry. Through our continuous pursuit of innovation and refinement in our manufacturing processes, we aim to provide the construction industry with environmentally friendly solutions that are not only more efficient but also more cost-effective. With an eye towards scaling our operations, we eagerly look forward to contributing to building a better world for the present and future generations to come” said DAVID GOGOI, CO-FOUNDER &CEO, ZERUND.

In an effort to expand its reach and presence in the sustainable construction industry, ZERUND is actively seeking partnerships and exploring new opportunities to establish additional manufacturing facilities in both South and North India. Currently, the company has manufacturing facilities in North-East India and some parts of West India with a combined monthly manufacturing capacity of 3,50,000 bricks. Presently, the geographical reach of the company is in Northeast India, Bhutan, Bengal, and Maharashtra, where it has established itself as a leader in sustainable brick manufacturing. With the introduction of new manufacturing facilities, ZERUND aims to expand its footprint to 3 new cities which includes Delhi-NCR, Hyderabad, and Bangalore.

ZERUND has secured significant financial backing from a multitude of renowned institutions, such as Gruhas Proptech, DLF family office, NEDFI, Anthill ventures, Villgro, Numaligarh Refinery Limited, Habitat for Humanity, and Assam Government (Grants), which align with its mission of fostering sustainable development. These investments have enabled the company to increase its production capacity, expand its operations, and cater to the escalating demand for environmentally friendly construction materials. In pursuit of further expansion, ZERUND plans to raise additional funds in the current year.

At present, ZERUND boasts a team of 50 highly skilled professionals dedicated to sustainable manufacturing practices. In a bid to bolster its operations and promote employment opportunities, the company also has very aggressive hiring plans this fiscal year. This initiative is poised to stimulate economic growth while creating new opportunities for skilled professionals across the country. By scaling up its workforce, ZERUND is reaffirming its commitment to sustainable growth and contributing towards the nation’s economic development.

About Zerund

Founded by Mousum Talukdar, David Gogoi and Rupam Choudhury, Guwahati Based Sustainability startup Zerund was started in the college lab as a final year engineering project . Zerund with its proprietary technology make Carbon negative, eco-friendly , lightweight bricks which have high strength, saves 15-20% of cost, provides high insulation and high earthquake resistance. Industrial production of this sophisticated building material started towards the end of 2018 in Guwahati, India. With continuous expansion of additional manufacturing plants to sustain the growing demand, brand is ready to cater the manufacturing capacity for next phase growth. Builders, Engineers, Architect and contractors not only appreciate excellent properties of Zerund, but also take a keen interest on energy-saving and pollution-free technology of the manufacturing process.

Assam Startup ZERUND That Makes Eco-friendly Bricks Out of Waste Plastic, Raises Funding From NEVF (North East Venture Fund)

(L-R) Rupam Choudhury, Mousum Talukdar and David Pratim Gogoi

Assam Based Brick manufacturing start-up ZERUND raises an Undisclosed amount in Pre-Series A from NEVF (North East Venture Fund)

The Start-up manufactures Eco-Friendly Bricks out of waste plastic waste materials

ZERUND- innovative brick manufacturing start-up has raised an undisclosed amount in Pre Series A round from NEDFi Venture Capital Ltd. (NVCL). Assam based start-up has raised a total of INR 4 crore in total including the current round.

Started in 2018 by Rupam Choudhury, Mousum Talukdar and David Pratim Gogoi, ZERUND is providing eco-friendly, cost-effective, crack/earthquake resistant, lightweight bricks made from waste plastic and other waste materials as ingredients. The brand currently operates out of its manufacturing facility in Pathsala, Assam.

On the Fund Raising David Pratim Gogoi, Co-founder and CEO, ZERUND affirmed “The construction market is poised for rigorous innovations and creations. People are opting for more eco-friendly options which have widened the scope of exploration for the manufacturers too. We have witnessed 85% month-on-month traction in terms of sales, and further to the demand are looking forward to expanding rigorously. By the end of this fiscal year, we are expecting to register 500% YoY growth. The growth path for entire North East in the recently announced budget by Finance Minister gave us bigger hope to grow faster.”

ZERUND Facility

ZERUND Eco-friendly Bricks

 The brand came up with a building material, known now as “ZERUND BRICK”. After getting the patent of the product, it started its commercial production and selling from November 2018.

On the investment Shri PVSLN Murty, CMD NEDFi & Chairman NVCL said “The Company fits the NEVF objective of promoting scalable and innovative start-ups in the North-East Region. The Company through its patent-pending technology has ushered in an innovative product “ZERUND Bricks”, plastic embedded bricks, which has many advantages over regular bricks available in the market. The bricks are lite weight & resistant towards water and contribute towards environment by recycling waste plastic for its manufacturing.”

On the successful fundraise Mr. Nikunja Borthakur, Senior CGM, Corporate affairs, Numaligarh refinery limited explained “After getting the patents of the product with R&D support from Numaligarh refinery limited they started production from November 2018. We are committed to supporting the team and the innovative company in their future endeavours to reach newer heights in the construction material domain”.

The brand to utilize the part of the raised investment to set up a new facility that will have 5 times more capacity than the current one. The brand expects to multifold its revenue from the new facility in place.

About Zerund

Zerund brick is known as Plastic Embedded Lightweight Brick. It is a patented lightweight brick of Zerund Manufacturing Pvt. Ltd. Industrial production of this sophisticated building material is started in the year 2018 in Guwahati, India. Here in India, Zerund Manufacturing Pvt. Ltd. was established in 2018 and has been manufacturing Plastic Embedded Lightweight Brick in Guwahati. 

With the company's continuous expansion of additional manufacturing plants to sustain the growing demand, our current total production capacity has been increasing to 10000 cubic meter per year. Builders, Engineers, Architect and contractors not only appreciate excellent properties of Zerund, but also energy-saving and pollution-free technique is used in its production.