Founded in 2015 by Amitava Saha and Supam Maheshwari, XpressBees is one of India’s fastest-growing logistics companies. With a valuation of ₹12,300 crore and backing from global investors like Alibaba and Blackstone, it offers end-to-end delivery, warehousing, and cross-border logistics across the country.
🚚 XpressBees: Powering India’s Logistics Revolution
🏁 Origins and Founders
XpressBees began as the logistics arm of FirstCry, India’s leading baby products e-commerce platform. It was co-founded by Amitava Saha and Supam Maheshwari, who saw the need for a reliable, scalable logistics solution tailored to India’s fast-growing e-commerce sector. In 2015, XpressBees spun off as an independent entity under the legal name Busybees Logistics Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
📦 What XpressBees Does
XpressBees provides end-to-end logistics services, including:
- E-commerce parcel delivery
- Reverse logistics
- Warehousing and fulfillment
- Cross-border shipping
Its tech-enabled platform ensures fast, reliable deliveries across urban and rural India, serving both B2B and B2C clients.
📈 Growth and Funding
XpressBees has raised $356 million across multiple funding rounds, with major investors including:
- Alibaba Group
- Elevation Capital (formerly SAIF Partners)
- Blackstone
- TPG Growth
As of 2025, the company is valued at ₹12,300 crore, making it one of India’s top logistics unicorns.
🌐 National Reach
Headquartered in Pune, Maharashtra, XpressBees operates in over 3,000 cities, with a delivery network covering 20,000+ pin codes. It handles millions of shipments monthly and partners with leading e-commerce platforms, retailers, and D2C brands.
💡 Strategic Edge
What sets XpressBees apart is its focus on:
- Tech-driven logistics for real-time tracking and route optimization
- Cost-efficiency without compromising speed or reliability
- Scalability to support India’s booming digital commerce
Its hybrid model of hub-and-spoke infrastructure and last-mile delivery ensures high service levels even in remote areas.
🏆 Competitive Landscape
XpressBees competes with players like Delhivery, Shadowfax, and Ecom Express, but its lean operations and strategic partnerships have helped it carve out a strong niche.
🚀 Future Vision
The company aims to:
- Expand its cross-border logistics footprint
- Deepen its AI and automation capabilities
- Explore IPO opportunities in the coming years
With India’s logistics market projected to reach $380 billion by 2025, XpressBees is well-positioned to lead the next wave of innovation and scale.
✨ From a startup within FirstCry to a logistics powerhouse, XpressBees is transforming how India moves goods—fast, smart, and everywhere.
