Bengaluru-based seafood supplier Captain Fresh has successfully raised INR 250 crore in its pre-IPO funding round, backed by its existing investors. The investment round saw participation from Accel, Tiger Global Management, Prosus Ventures, Z47 (formerly Matrix Partners India), Evolvence Group, and British International Investment, among others. Several prominent family offices, including those of Sriharsha Majety […]
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India Budget 2025: Big Boosts, Bold Moves
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2025, outlining a vision for economic growth, tax relief, and innovation-driven development. With a mix of reforms and incentives, the budget aims to support businesses, empower individuals, and fuel the country’s ambitious roadmap toward becoming a global economic powerhouse. Major Tax Relief for the Middle Class The […]
NAV Capital Launches Rs 500 Crore Fund to Tap into Pre-IPO Growth Potential
NAV Capital has unveiled its new India-focused AIF fund, the NAV Bharat Investment Opportunities Fund, with a target of raising Rs 500 crore in its first round. The fund will focus on high-growth small and medium-sized Indian businesses, primarily in pre-IPO investments, along with strategic growth capital. Over the next 18 months, the fund will […]
Zepto Shifts Its Headquarters to India Ahead of IPO: A Milestone for Indian Startups
In a significant move showing confidence in India’s capital markets, Zepto, the ultra-fast grocery delivery startup, has officially moved its headquarters from Singapore to India. The announcement, made by Zepto’s CFO Ramesh Bafna on January 28, 2025, comes ahead of its highly anticipated IPO. This relocation is more than just a change of location; it […]
SEBI’s Plan to Regulate Pre-IPO Trading: What You Need to Know
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) is working on a new “when-listed” mechanism to bring order and transparency to pre-IPO trading. This move aims to regulate the buying and selling of IPO shares during the short window between their allotment and official listing. SEBI Chairperson Madhabi Puri Buch recently shared plans to create […]
Meesho Prepares for India IPO with $550 Million Funding and Reverse Flip from US
E-commerce giant Meesho is making bold moves ahead of its highly anticipated IPO in 2026. The Bengaluru-based company has successfully closed a $550 million funding round, securing investments from major players like Tiger Global, Think Investments, and Mars Growth Capital. As part of its IPO preparations, Meesho has applied to the National Company Law Tribunal […]
PharmEasy Plans IPO Comeback with New Strategy and Improved Finances
PharmEasy, the online pharmacy giant, is preparing for a fresh IPO attempt this year, two years after withdrawing its initial plans. According to The Economic Times, the company will present its IPO strategy to its board next month, which might include a reverse merger with its publicly listed subsidiary, Thyrocare. The company aims to leverage […]
Omega Seiki Gears Up for Expansion with ₹400-500 Crore IPO Plans
Omega Seiki Mobility is poised to secure ₹400-500 crore through a pre-IPO round in the next three months, followed by an IPO launch later this year. The funds will drive the expansion of its truck division, significantly enhancing its production capabilities. “We are laying a solid foundation for sustainable growth, with the pre-IPO process already […]
SEBI Approves IPO Proposals of Six Companies, Including Hexaware Technologies and Scoda Tubes
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has greenlit the initial public offering (IPO) plans of six companies: Hexaware Technologies, PMEA Solar Tech Solutions, Scoda Tubes, Ajax Engineering, All Time Plastics, and Vikran Engineering. Observation letters, a key regulatory nod for proceeding with IPOs, were issued to the companies between January 14 and January […]
JSW Cement IPO Receives Regulatory Approval After Four-Month Delay
After a four-month delay, India’s market regulator has granted approval for JSW Cement’s initial public offering (IPO), according to a notification on the regulator’s website. The green light comes as a welcome development for the cement arm of the steel-to-energy conglomerate JSW Group. JSW Cement initially filed for an IPO worth up to ₹40 billion […]