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Capillary Tech board approves Rs 2,250 Cr IPO; doubles ESOP pool

EntrackrEntrackr · 8m ago
Capillary Tech board approves Rs 2,250 Cr IPO; doubles ESOP pool
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Capillary Tech board approves Rs 2,250 Cr IPO; doubles ESOP pool Loyalty management firm Capillary Technologies is inching closer towards its public listing as the Bengaluru-based firm received board nod to float its Rs 2,250 crore or $265 million Initial Public Offering (IPO). The board at Capillary Technologies has passed a special resolution to raise up to Rs 500 crore ($59 million) via fresh issue of equity of shares and an offer for sale of up to an aggregate amount of Rs 1,750 crore ($205 million), its regulatory filing accessed from the Registrar of Companies show. In a separate move ahead of the IPO, the firm has expanded its employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) pool by 123%, increasing it from 32.6 lakh to 72.91 lakh options, which now account for 9.04% of its total share capital. According to Entrackr’s estimates, the expanded ESOP pool is valued at around Rs 212 crore, out of a total pool size of Rs 384 crore. Founded by Aneesh Reddy, Krishna Mehra, and Ajay Modani, Capillary Technologies is a SaaS company that helps brands strengthen customer loyalty. Its platform provides insights that enable brands to offer real-time, personalized, and consistent experiences across multiple channels. As per the company, it operates across the US, India, the Middle East, and Asia, supporting over 100 loyalty programs and partnering with more than 250 brands, including Tata, PUMA, Shell, and Al-Futtaim, among others. Capillary Technologies has raised more than $240 million so far, including a $140 million Series D round completed in February last year. From this amount, $20 million is allocated for employee payouts through its stock ownership plan (ESOP). Earlier this month, the company expanded its presence in North America by acquiring Kognitiv, a provider of omnichannel loyalty solutions, as part of its strategic growth plan.

Shadowfax raises Rs 850 Cr from anchor investors

EntrackrEntrackr · 18d ago
Shadowfax raises Rs 850 Cr from anchor investors
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Shadowfax raises Rs 850 Cr from anchor investors Logistics and last-mile delivery firm Shadowfax Technologies has raised around Rs 850 crore ($95 million) from anchor investors, marking a strong start ahead of the launch of its initial public offering. According to disclosures, the Bengaluru-based company allotted close to 6.9 crore equity shares to anchor investors at Rs 124 per share, which is the upper end of the IPO’s price band. The anchor book saw participation from a mix of leading domestic mutual funds and global institutional investors. Among domestic investors, ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund emerged as the largest anchor investor, while other participants included Nippon India Mutual Fund, Motilal Oswal Mutual Fund, and several insurance and pension funds. On the global side, marquee names such as Government Pension Fund Global (Norges Bank), HSBC Global Investment Funds, Societe Generale, and Eastspring Investments also picked up stakes in the anchor round. Shadowfax’s IPO comprises a fresh issue of around Rs 1,000 crore and an offer-for-sale (OFS) component of approximately Rs 907 crore, where marquee backers, including Flipkart India, Eight Roads Investments, International Finance Corporation, Nokia Growth Partners, NewQuest Asia Fund, and Miare Asset, will offload portions of their stakes. The lot size has been set at 120 shares, meaning retail investors will need approximately Rs 14,880 at the upper end of the band to apply for one lot. Shadowfax is targeting a post-money valuation near Rs 7,400 crore, lower than earlier internal drafts. Founded in 2015 by Abhishek Bansal, Vaibhav Khandelwal, Praharsh Chandra, and Gaurav Jaithliya, the Bengaluru-based firm provides last-mile delivery across e-commerce and hyperlocal sectors, serving over 14,000 pin codes through 1.25 lakh delivery partners. According to data from TheKredible, Shadowfax has raised approximately $246 million to date. Eight Roads Ventures is the largest external stakeholder, followed by Flipkart, NewQuest Asia, and Nokia Growth Partners. Shadowfax reported 32% year-on-year growth in revenue to Rs 2,485 crore in FY25, along with a net profit of Rs 6.4 crore. For the first half of FY26, the company booked Rs 1,806 crore in revenue and Rs 21 crore in profit.

Fractal raises Rs 1,248 Cr from anchor investors ahead of IPO

EntrackrEntrackr · 4h ago
Fractal raises Rs 1,248 Cr from anchor investors ahead of IPO
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Fractal raises Rs 1,248 Cr from anchor investors ahead of IPO AI solutions provider Fractal Analytics has raised Rs 1,248 crore from anchor investors ahead of the opening of its initial public offering, according to a regulatory filing. The Bengaluru-based company allotted 1.38 crore equity shares to anchor investors at Rs 900 per share, which is the upper end of the IPO’s price band. The anchor book saw participation from a mix of leading domestic mutual funds and global institutional investors. SBI Small Cap Fund and Life Insurance Corporation of India emerged as among the largest domestic participants, with global institutions such as Morgan Stanley, Goldman Sachs, Amundi, Kuwait Investment Authority, and Allspring Global also taking significant positions, indicating confidence in Fractal’s long-term growth trajectory. The price band for the issue has been fixed at Rs 857–900 per share, valuing Fractal at around $1.6 billion at the upper end. The issue is scheduled to open on February 9 and close on February 11. Fractal’s public issue has been reduced by 42% to Rs 2,834 crore, from the Rs 4,900 crore IPO outlined in its draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) last year. The revised IPO will comprise a fresh issue of shares worth Rs 1,023.5 crore and an offer for sale (OFS) of Rs 1,810.4 crore by existing shareholders. Proceeds from the fresh issue will be used to fund inorganic growth, invest in subsidiaries, meet working capital requirements, and for general corporate purposes. Founded in 2000, Fractal provides artificial intelligence and advanced analytics solutions to global enterprises across sectors such as consumer goods, retail, healthcare, technology, and financial services. The company derives a majority of its revenue from overseas markets, particularly the US. On the financial side, Fractal reported consolidated revenue of Rs 2,765 crore in FY25 from Rs 2,196 crore in FY24. Its net profit stood at Rs 220.6 crore in FY25, compared to a loss of Rs 54.7 crore in FY24. For the first half of FY26, it recorded revenue of Rs 1,559 crore and a profit of Rs 71 crore.

Groww raises Rs 2,984 Cr from anchor investors ahead of IPO

EntrackrEntrackr · 3m ago
Groww raises Rs 2,984 Cr from anchor investors ahead of IPO
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News All Stories Groww raises Rs 2,984 Cr from anchor investors ahead of IPO Investment platform Groww, operated by Billionbrains Garage Ventures Ltd, has raised Rs 2,984.5 crore from anchor investors ahead of its initial public offering (IPO). Investment platform Groww, operated by Billionbrains Garage Ventures Ltd, has raised Rs 2,984.5 crore from anchor investors ahead of its initial public offering (IPO). The company’s IPO committee approved the allocation of 29.85 crore shares at Rs 100 per share, comprising a face value of Rs 2 and a premium of Rs 98, as per the company’s regulatory filing accessed from the stock exchange. According to the company’s filing, Groww attracted participation from a strong line-up of marquee investors, including HDFC Mutual Fund, Kotak Mutual Fund, SBI Mutual Fund, Nippon India, Axis Mutual Fund, and Aditya Birla Sun Life, among others. Global institutions such as the Government of Singapore, Monetary Authority of Singapore, Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, Goldman Sachs, New York State Teachers Retirement System, and Norway’s Government Pension Fund Global also came on board. Out of the total anchor allotment, around 46.6% (Rs 1,389.8 crore) was allocated to 17 domestic mutual funds spread across 54 schemes. The anchor allotment for Groww’s IPO will open for public subscription today and will close on November 7. The company has set a price band of Rs 95–100 per share. Backed by Peak XV Partners, Tiger Global, Ribbit Capital, and ICONIQ Growth, Groww’s public issue will include a fresh issue of shares worth Rs 1,060 crore and an offer for sale (OFS) of Rs 5,572.3 crore at the upper price band of Rs 100 per share, with early major investors participating in the OFS. According to Entrackr’s recent report, existing investors in Groww are set to pocket massive gains through the partial offer for sale. Kauffman Fellows Fund will clock an impressive 196X return, while Nirman Ventures and Y Combinator will reap 126.6X and 29X returns, respectively. Major backers such as Peak XV Partners, Tiger Global, and Ribbit Capital are also expected to book substantial profits from the IPO. The Bengaluru-based firm’s operating revenue surged nearly 50% year-on-year to Rs 3,902 crore in FY25, while its profit soared to Rs 1,824 crore during the same period. However, in Q1 FY26, Groww’s revenue declined nearly 10% YoY to Rs 904.4 crore, with the company posting a profit of Rs 378.36 crore.

Capillary Technologies files DRHP; to raise Rs 430 Cr via fresh issue

EntrackrEntrackr · 7m ago
Capillary Technologies files DRHP; to raise Rs 430 Cr via fresh issue
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Capillary Technologies files DRHP; to raise Rs 430 Cr via fresh issue Loyalty management firm Capillary Technologies has filed its Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP) with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) for an initial public offering (IPO) on Thursday. The IPO includes a fresh issue of equity shares worth Rs 430 crore (approximately $50 million) and an offer for sale (OFS) of 1.83 crore equity shares, according to the DRHP. Earlier this month, the Bengaluru-based firm received the board nod for its planned Rs 2,250 crore or $265 million Initial Public Offering. Capillary Technologies International Pte. Ltd will offload approximately 77.6%, or 1.43 crore shares, of the total OFS. Other participants in the OFS include Ronal Holdings, Trudy Holdings, Filter Capital, and individual shareholders such as Sripathi Venkata Ramana Reddy, Harminder Sahni, Adarsh Reddy, Sudhakar Reddy, Sripathi Damodar Reddy, and Manjunath Nanjaiah. As per the DRHP, Capillary Technologies International Pte Ltd, the promoter, holds a 65.47% stake in the company. Ronal Holdings and AVP Fund (Avataar Ventures) follow with holdings of 7.53% and 5.51%. Trudy Holdings and Filter Capital India own 4.49% and 3.66%, respectively. Capillary Technologies plans to list its shares on both the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE). The IPO will be managed by JM Financial, IIFL Capital, and Nomura Financial Advisory, who are acting as the book-running lead managers. According to the DRHP, the net proceeds from the fresh issue will be utilized for cloud infrastructure costs, research, design, development, and other general corporate purposes. In the previous fiscal year ended March 2025, the company recorded a 14% year-on-year growth in its revenue to Rs 598 crore, up from Rs 525 crore in FY24. It also posted a net profit of Rs 14.1 crore in FY25, compared to a loss of Rs 68.3 crore in FY24.

Capillary Technology posts Rs 184 Cr revenue in Q3 FY26; profit falls 20%

EntrackrEntrackr · 20h ago
Capillary Technology posts Rs 184 Cr revenue in Q3 FY26; profit falls 20%
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SaaS firm Capillary Technologies has announced its financial results for Q3 FY26 after debuting on Indian stock exchanges last quarter. The firm’s revenue increased by 16% during the third quarter, while its profit fell to single digit in the quarter. The company’s revenue from operations increased to Rs 184 crore in Q3 FY26 from Rs 159 crore in the same quarter last year, according to its financial statement sourced from NSE. Founded in 2008, Capillary provides cloud-native loyalty, CRM, and customer engagement solutions to over 390 brands across 46 countries. Other income contributed an additional Rs 4 crore, which drove its total income of Rs 188 crore for the quarter. For the nine-month period ending December 2025, the firm’s revenue increased 22% to Rs 543 crore from Rs 446 crore a year earlier. The company’s employee benefit expense accounted for half of the total cost. This expense rose 22% to Rs 90 crore in Q3 FY26 from Rs 74 crore in Q3 FY25. Its software and server charges stood at Rs 33 crore for the quarter. Overall, the company’s total expense rose 19% to Rs 179.5 crore in Q3 FY26 from Rs 150.5 crore in Q3 FY25. Capillary Technologies’ profit decreased by 20% to Rs 8 crore in Q3 FY26 from Rs 10 crore in Q3 FY25. On a sequential basis, the company’s profit spiked from Rs 30 lakh in Q2 FY26. Capillary Technologies made a muted debut on the bourses, listing at Rs 560 per share on the BSE, a 3% discount to its issue price of Rs 577. On the NSE, the stock opened slightly higher at Rs 571.9. At the end of today’s trading session, Capillary Technologies’ share price stood at Rs 612, giving the firm a total market capitalization of Rs 4,857 crore ($535 million).

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