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Zomato secures Rs 8,500 Cr via QIP

EntrackrEntrackr · 8m ago
Zomato secures Rs 8,500 Cr via QIP
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Zomato Limited announced on Friday that it has raised Rs 8,500 crore through a Qualified Institutions Placement (QIP) of equity shares. Last week, the foodtech firm received shareholders’ approval for the fundraise. The issuance involved 33,64,73,755 equity shares at Rs 252.62 each, including a premium of Rs 251.62 per share. This issuance price represents a 5% discount on the determined floor price of Rs 265.91 per share, the company informed in its stock exchange filings. This capital infusion is expected to bolster Zomato's financial position, facilitating business expansion and strategic initiatives, especially in the quick commerce space via Blinkit. The offering, which opened on November 25 and closed on November 28, received approval from Zomato’s Fund Raising Committee during its meeting held earlier today. Prominent mutual funds, such as ICICI Prudential and Motilal Oswal, were among the significant allottees, with the latter acquiring a total of 6.92 crore shares, accounting for 20.81% of the issue size. After the transaction, Zomato’s paid-up equity share capital has risen to Rs 917.28 crore. For the fiscal year ending in, Zomato achieved a remarkable 68.5% quarter-on-quarter growth in operating revenue, reaching Rs 4,799 crore in Q2 FY25 from Rs 2,848 crore in Q2 FY24. The company also recorded a 4.8x increase in net profit to Rs 176 crore in the September quarter. A recent report by Motilal Oswal highlights that Blinkit, owned by Zomato, dominates the quick commerce market with a 46% share. Zepto holds the second position with a 29% share, while Swiggy Instamart follows in third place with a 25% market share. Compared to the closing price of last Friday (November 22), Zomato saw a 6.8% rise to Rs 282 per share at 11:30 AM on November 29, 2024. The company’s market cap currently stands at around Rs 2,35,481 crore or $28 billion, while its closest rival, Swiggy, is trading at Rs 470 per share with a market cap of Rs 90,712 crore or $10.7 billion.

Swiggy to invest Rs 1,000 Cr in subsidiary Scootsy for biz expansion

EntrackrEntrackr · 5m ago
Swiggy to invest Rs 1,000 Cr in subsidiary Scootsy for biz expansion
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Swiggy to invest Rs 1,000 Cr in subsidiary Scootsy for biz expansion Food delivery and quick-commerce platform Swiggy Limited has announced an investment of up to Rs 1,000 crore (approximately $117 million) in its wholly owned subsidiary, Scootsy Logistics, to support business expansion and operational growth. The decision was approved at a board meeting held on February 21, 2025, where Swiggy outlined its plan to invest the amount in one or more tranches through a rights issue, as stated in its stock exchange filing. Swiggy confirmed that the investment will be made through cash consideration, with shares priced at Rs 7,640 per share, including a premium of Rs 7,630 per share. The funds will primarily be used for working capital and other capital expenditures to strengthen the company's logistics and supply chain operations. Scootsy Logistics specializes in supply chain services and distribution, including warehouse management, order fulfillment, and last-mile delivery solutions. The company has experienced significant revenue growth over the past three years, reporting a turnover of Rs 5,795.7 crore in FY24, compared to Rs 3,686.2 crore in FY23 and Rs 1,580.3 crore in FY22. In Q3 FY25, Scootsy contributed 42% of Swiggy’s overall operating revenue. Income from this entity increased by 23% QoQ to Rs 1,692 crore in Q3 FY25 from Rs 1,377 crore in Q3 FY24. Despite the investment, there will be no change in Swiggy’s shareholding in Scootsy, and the subsidiary will continue to operate under its existing structure. Swiggy expects this investment to enhance scalability, improve delivery operations, and strengthen its competitive edge in the market.

Exclusive: Shadowfax to raise Rs 2,000 Cr via IPO; fresh issue and OFS at Rs 1,000 Cr each

EntrackrEntrackr · 15d ago
Exclusive: Shadowfax to raise Rs 2,000 Cr via IPO; fresh issue and OFS at Rs 1,000 Cr each
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Exclusive: Shadowfax to raise Rs 2,000 Cr via IPO; fresh issue and OFS at Rs 1,000 Cr each Logistics startup Shadowfax is set to raise Rs 2,000 crore (around $235 million) through its upcoming IPO, as per its RoC filing. The public offering will include a fresh issue of shares worth Rs 1,000 crore and an offer for sale (OFS) of Rs 1,000 crore. Logistics startup Shadowfax is set to raise Rs 2,000 crore ($235 million) through its upcoming initial public offering (IPO), according to its filing with the Registrar of Companies (RoC). The IPO will comprise a fresh issue of equity shares worth Rs 1,000 crore and an offer for sale (OFS) of shares worth Rs 1,000 crore. ICICI Securities, JM Financial, and Morgan Stanley are acting as advisors to the public issue. This development comes after the company recently filed its draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) with SEBI via the confidential route. The Flipkart-backed company has also strengthened its board with the appointment of co-founders Gaurav Jaithlia as whole-time directors. Additionally, in line with regulatory requirements, the company has also appointed Bijou Kurien, Ruchira Shukla, Pirojshaw Sarkari, and Dinkar Gupta as independent directors. Shadowfax is reportedly aiming for a post-issue valuation of Rs 8,500 crore. The company is currently valued at around Rs 5,981 crore (approximately $712 million) following a $16.8 million investment from Mirae Asset and Nokia Growth Partners in the first tranche of its Series F round in February this year. Founded in 2015 by Abhishek Bansal, Vaibhav Khandelwal, Praharsh Chandra, and Gaurav Jaithliya, Bengaluru-based Shadowfax offers last-mile delivery services with a focus on e-commerce and hyperlocal logistics. The company claims to have a network of over 1.25 lakh monthly active delivery partners catering to segments such as grocery, food, and medicine delivery. 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. While its FY25 numbers are yet to be filed, the company posted a revenue of Rs 1,885 crore in FY24, marking a 33.2% year-on-year growth. It also managed to narrow its losses by 91% to Rs 11.8 crore in FY24 from Rs 142 crore in FY23. Disclaimer: Bareback Media has recently raised funding from a group of investors. Some of the investors may directly or indirectly be involved in a competing business or might be associated with other companies we might write about. This shall, however, not influence our reporting or coverage in any manner whatsoever.

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