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AceVector appoints new CEOs for Snapdeal and Stellaro Brands

EntrackrEntrackr · 6m ago
AceVector appoints new CEOs for Snapdeal and Stellaro Brands
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AceVector Limited (the holding company of Snapdeal) has made two leadership appointments. Achint Setia will be leading Snapdeal, India's leading value e-commerce platform, as its Chief Executive Officer. Himanshu Chakrawarti will transition to the role of Chief Executive Officer of Stellaro Brands (a subsidiary of AceVector Limited). Himanshu Chakrawarti has led Snapdeal and Stellaro Brands over the last three years and will focus exclusively on driving growth at Stellaro. Setia brings nearly twenty years of diverse experience in building new businesses, marketing, strategy, M&A, and technology, spanning e-commerce, media, telecom, and government services. He joined the company from Zalora Group (Singapore), where he served as the chief revenue and marketing officer. In his previous roles, Setia has held leadership roles at Myntra, Viacom18, McKinsey & Co., and Microsoft. In June 2022, Snapdeal announced the formalization of a group structure—AceVector Group—to house all its businesses, which include Snapdeal, Unicommerce, and Stellaro Brands. Snapdeal’s revenue from operations increased by 2.1%, rising to Rs 379.76 crore in FY24 from Rs 371.96 crore in FY23. The company’s adjusted EBITDA loss also dropped by 88% to Rs 16 crore in the last fiscal year.

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Exclusive: AceVector to file DRHP for Rs 500 Cr IPO

EntrackrEntrackr · 3d ago
Exclusive: AceVector to file DRHP for Rs 500 Cr IPO
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Exclusive: AceVector to file DRHP for Rs 500 Cr IPO E-commerce ecosystem firm AceVector Limited is in advanced stages of filing draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) to raise Rs 500 crore through an initial public offering, sources aware of the matter told Entrackr. Gurugram-based AceVector comprises e-commerce marketplace Snapdeal, e-commerce enablement SaaS platform Unicommerce, and consumer-brands platform Stellaro Brands. “The proposed issue will be majority primary capital and CLSA and IIFL are likely to be the bankers for the proposed IPO,” said one of the sources requesting anonymity as talks are yet to be public. According to startup data intelligence platform TheKredible, Softbank, Kunal Bahl, Rohit Bansal, and Nexus Venture Partners are the largest shareholders of AceVector Limited. Started in 2010, Snapdeal targets the value e-commerce segment, with over 80% of orders from non-metro buyers. Most of its merchandise is priced below Rs 600, focusing on fashion, home, and personal care. Industry reports expect smaller towns to drive 65% of India’s e-shopping by 2030. AceVector’s listed arm Unicommerce eSolutions provides tech solutions across order and inventory management, omnichannel retail, courier automation, and AI-led marketing. Its 2024 IPO was oversubscribed 168 times. Post listing, it acquired shipping aggregator Shipway in a stock-and-cash deal to broaden its offerings. Stellaro Brands, another subsidiary, builds value and lifestyle brands. Its flagship label, Rangita, offers affordable everyday ethnic wear for women. Sold online and through retail outlets in southern India, Rangita aims to expand its omnichannel presence across key markets nationwide.

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