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SoftBank-backed FirstCry, Unicommerce get IPO Nod
SoftBank, Bahl, and Bansal, with an indemnity pact, face losses as FirstCry's online sales dominate, impacting revenue negatively.
Sebi clears FirstCry and Unicommerce IPO
FirstCry, an omnichannel baby products retailer, and ecommerce enterprise software developer Unicommerce have received approval from Sebi for their IPOs. Pune-based FirstCry had refiled its draft papers with Sebi following queries on its KPIs, while Unicommerce filed for the IPO in January.
Purplle’s Rs 1,000 crore funding; FirstCry, Unicommerce IPOs cleared
Omnichannel beauty platform Purplle has closed a Rs 1,000 crore funding round. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5.
Sebi approves IPOs of FirstCry, Unicommerce and Gala
Sebi approves IPO plans for FirstCry, Unicommerce, and Gala. FirstCry proposes to utilise the net proceeds up to Rs 1816 crore from the offer towards funding the expenditure for setting up new modern stores under the 'BabyHug' brand, setting up a warehouse in India, expenditure for lease payments for the existing identified modern stores owned and operated by the company, in India. Gala Precision Engineering had filed its IPO papers with Sebi on February 14, 2024. The IPO consists of a fresh issue of equity shares up to 25.58 lakh and an offer for sale up to 6.16 lakh by the promoter group and individual selling shareholders.
Oyo finalises Rs 1,000 crore fundraise from Indian family offices
Oyo fundraise: Hospitality startup Oyo is raising around Rs 1,000 crore from family offices and investors. The fundraise aims to value Oyo at about $2.5 billion, marking a significant decrease from its peak valuation of $9 billion in 2021. Oyo is slated to hold an extraordinary general meeting (EGM) on Tuesday to approve the fundraise.
Ola Electric secures Sebi nod for Rs 5,500-crore IPO
Ola Electric has received approval from Sebi for the first EV startup IPO in India. This would be among the biggest new-age IPO in India this year. Swiggy and FirstCry have also filed their draft IPO paper and awaiting regulatory clearance. The Bengaluru-based company is eyeing a $6-billion valuation through the public offering.
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How investors struck gold in the new-age IPO boom
In the last month, several new-age companies backed by venture capital, have or are set to hit the public markets. This has resulted in a gold rush for their investors. Travel tech platform Ixigo is set to go public next week, while insurtech firm Go Digit and coworking startup Awfis have already listed on the exchanges in the past one month. Their investors, including Peak XV Partners, Elevation Capital, ChrysCapital and TVS Capital and A91 Partners, are sitting on multiple returns from some of these investments.
Surprise poll results impact startups' plans, and other top stories this week
In a week charged with political buzz, the BJP government came back to power after a stormy election, but without a full majority that left it dependent on the whims of its alliance partners. Unnerved, the markets went into a tailspin on counting day, with both benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty50, dropping 8% intraday. They recovered a day later as hopes of a stable government revived.
IPO-bound cos wary after poll results; NBFCs’ balancing act
Happy Friday! New-age firms planning to go public are moving cautiously as stock market volatility remains a concern after the 2024 general election results. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.
Startups seek advice on IPO timing in choppy markets
Multiple new-age companies looking to go public are seeking counsel on their next moves in response to the stock market volatility following the general election results on Tuesday. These companies are looking for advice on the timing of their public listings even as they remain confident about India's macroeconomic prospects, founders, investors and investment bankers told us.
10 Best Rattles and Plush Toys for Infants for Wholesome Development
Discover the top 10 rattles and plush rings for infants that combine safety, sensory development, and entertainment. This curated list highlights eco-friendly, BPA-free options designed to enhance hand-eye coordination and soothe your baby. With various shapes, colors, and sounds, these toys are perfect for stimulating your little one's growth and ensuring endless hours of fun.
Office-sharing startup Awfis to launch IPO on May 22
Delhi-based Awfis has reduced the fresh capital it is raising from the offering to Rs 128 crore from Rs 160 crore earlier. Meanwhile, the company's offer for sale component (OFS), through which investors like Peak XV Partners and private equity firm ChrysCapital are divesting their stakes, has been increased to 12.3 million shares from 10 million shares earlier.
FirstCry's parent firm Brainbees Solutions re-files IPO papers; issue size remains unchanged
May 6 Brainbees Solutions Ltd, the parent firm of online e-commerce platform FirstCry, has re-filed preliminary papers with Sebi to raise funds through an initial public offering, an update with the markets regulator showed on Monday.
FirstCry CEO Supam Maheshwari saw 49% drop in monthly pay in April-December 2023
FirstCry's CEO, Supam Maheshwari, saw a 49% pay reduction to Rs 8.61 crore in FY24. Cofounder Sanket Hattimattur's pay also decreased. Maheshwari sold 6.2 million shares before the IPO.
FirstCry refiles IPO papers, reports December revenue at Rs 4,841 crore
FirstCry’s IPO size will be the same, as per the IPO papers. It intends to raise $218 million (about Rs 1,815 crore) in primary funding through issuance of new shares and divestment of 54 million shares from existing investors.
FirstCry refiles IPO papers; Groww secures payment aggregator licence
FirstCry has refiled its draft IPO papers with market regulator Sebi with updated financials. More on this in today’s ETtech Top 5.
Startup twists & turns on IPO street; and other top tech and startup stories this week
Food and grocery delivery company Swiggy on Friday confidentially filed its draft documents for an initial public offering (IPO) with stock market regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi), sources told us.
FirstCry to refile IPO papers; Lyskraft’s mega seed funding
Happy Friday! Omnichannel retailer FirstCry will refile its IPO papers following queries from Sebi. This came right on the back of Swiggy’s $1.25 billion proposed IPO receiving shareholder nod. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.
FirstCry to refile IPO papers post Sebi order
FirstCry is set to withdraw its papers for an up to $500 million IPO as early as next week, after India's markets regulator raised questions over key metrics it disclosed to investors.
FirstCry set to withdraw $500 million IPO papers after regulatory scrutiny
FirstCry, backed by SoftBank, TPG and India's Mahindra and Mahindra sells baby products, including clothes, diapers and toys, seeking to tap the market for new parents in the world's most populous country.
Swiggy converts to public limited company ahead of IPO
With this, Swiggy is closer to joining a string of new-age internet companies looking to go public including FirstCry, Awfis and Ola Electric.
Prosus may have promoter tag in Swiggy’s $1 billion IPO
While Swiggy prepares to file its IPO papers, New Delhi-based wearables and audio accessory brand Boat is likely to reconsider its plan to make an IPO in 2024, people in the know of its plans said. In 2022, it had withdrawn its draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) filed with the Securities and Exchange Board of India citing market conditions.
Firstcry founder Supam Maheshwari sells stake worth Rs 302 crore days before IPO filing
According to the DRHP, Maheshwari held about 7.46% stake as a promoter 10 days before the company filed its IPO prospectus with Sebi. As on the date of filing the IPO papers, the stake was reduced to 5.95%, meaning there was a sale of 62 lakh shares.
IPO-bound FirstCry's CEO Supam Maheshwari offloads shares worth Rs 300 crore: Report
Supam Maheshwari, cofounder and CEO of mother and child care e-commerce platform FirstCry has reportedly offloaded 6.2 million shares prior to filing for the company's initial public offer (IPO).
FirstCry parent files IPO papers, to raise Rs 1,816 crore via sale of new shares
Existing investors including SoftBank, Premji Invest also selling shares; company to use IPO proceeds for new stores, overseas expansion
FirstCry files IPO papers to raise Rs 1,816 crore. SoftBank, Mahindra & Mahindra to sell stake
FirstCry IPO: Firstcry's parent Brainbees Solutions will sell shares worth Rs 18.16 billion ($218 million) and existing investors, including SoftBank, will sell up to 54.4 million shares.
IPO-bound FirstCry’s FY23 revenue doubles to Rs 5,632 crore; loss shoots up six times
The public markets-bound firm had made operating revenue of Rs 2,401 crore in FY22 when it incurred a total loss of Rs 78.6 crore, according to regulatory filings sourced from financial research firm Tofler.
SoftBank Vision Fund sells more of its FirstCry stake ahead of IPO
Family offices of Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar, Ravi Modi of ethnic wear brand Manyavar, Infosys cofounder Kris Gopalakrishnan, and TVS group family are among those buying into the company.
SoftBank-backed FirstCry set to file for IPO, eyes $500-600 million raise
FirstCry will be the second Indian vertical e-commerce platform to go public after Nykaa’s IPO in 2021. The Pune-headquartered company specialises in selling products for kids and mothers across online and offline formats.
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