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Medibuddy eyes $130 million in pre-IPO

Economic Times

Economic Times · 2m ago

Medibuddy eyes $130 million in pre-IPO

Health-tech firm Medibuddy initially sought to raise $130 million in a pre-IPO round but clarified it's targeting $60 million instead. The fundraising, led by Avendus Capital, includes $25-30 million in primary capital and $30-35 million for secondary investors, primarily offering exits for early angel investors. Medibuddy, founded by IIT Madras alumni, prioritizes building a sustainable healthcare market leader and is not rushing towards an IPO, despite its long-term plans.

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