La Renon

La Renon Healthcare Private Limited is an Ahmedabad-based pharmaceutical company that has demonstrated a significant growth trajectory since its inception. Founded in 2007 by first-generation entrepreneur Pankaj Singh, the company commenced operations in 2008, initially focusing on addressing unmet needs in the nephrology segment. Singh, a science graduate with an MBA, leveraged over two decades of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, including roles at Core Parenterals and Claris, to build the company. Starting with just 30 employees, La Renon was among the first in India to concentrate on early-stage chronic kidney disease management, a market previously underserved.

The company operates on a business model centered around manufacturing and marketing branded generic formulations for chronic and critical illnesses. Its primary revenue is generated from the domestic market in India. La Renon strategically utilizes a mix of in-house manufacturing and contract manufacturing to maintain an asset-light model. The company has expanded its therapeutic focus beyond nephrology to include critical care, neurology, urology, gastroenterology, respiratory, and cardio-metabolic disorders. With a marketing team of over 1,800 professionals, La Renon engages with more than 16,000 doctors across India, distributing its products through a network of over 400 stockists. While domestic sales are its stronghold, the company also exports to countries in South East Asia, Africa, and CIS regions.

La Renon has shown robust financial performance, with operating revenues reaching ₹1,170 crore for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2023, a 38% increase from the previous year. The company has attracted significant investment from prominent firms, including a Series A funding of ₹100 crore from Sequoia Capital (now Peak XV Partners) in 2015, and later funding from A91 Partners and ChrysCapital. To secure its supply chain, La Renon has pursued backward integration, acquiring a majority stake in active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) manufacturer Enaltec Labs in 2022.

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