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Flipkart's majority stake talks with Zepto fall through
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
Flipkart, one of India's leading ecommerce companies, reportedly held talks with Zepto for a potential deal. However, the discussions did not progress and are unlikely to be revived. Zepto, a major player in the quick-commerce sector, has opted for a financial round instead of a strategic sale. The startup is currently in discussions with private equity funds for a fresh funding round, which is expected to value the company at around $2.5 billion. Flipkart was interested in acquiring a majority stake in Zepto, but the talks did not proceed.
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upGrad in talks to buy stake in US edtech firm Udacity: Report
Inshorts
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2y ago
Medial
According to The Economic Times, there are talks of edtech leader upGrad acquiring edtech company Udacity, based in the US. upGrad is considering selling a majority stake through an equity swap. Recent discussions suggest that Udacity's valuation exceeds $100 million, with a potential valuation range of $100 million to $120 million.
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Flipkart explored a deal with Swiggy for a pie of quick commerce
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
Flipkart, one of India's largest consumer internet firms, considered buying a stake in Swiggy, a food delivery company, but talks fell through due to discrepancies in valuation. Swiggy later filed for a confidential IPO and attracted the attention of Prosus, its largest investor, who was interested in divesting some of its stake. Flipkart's potential alliance with Swiggy highlights the changing consumer preferences in India's growing ecommerce market. Swiggy, valued at $10.7 billion, faces competition from Zomato, which has a market capitalization of over $20 billion.
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Exclusive: Britannia in talks to acquire VC-backed brand
VCCircle
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11m ago
Medial
Britannia Industries, a leading FMCG company, is in talks to acquire a majority stake in a snacks manufacturer. The Kolkata-based company, with a market capitalization of approximately Rs 1.4 trillion, aims to strengthen its position in the FMCG sector through this deal. The details of the exact brand and the extent of the potential acquisition are yet undisclosed.
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Grapevine: Blackstone, Horizon Industrial, Goldman Sachs, PeopleStrong in news
VCCircle
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7m ago
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Blackstone is reportedly planning to launch an IPO for Horizon Industrial Parks, while Goldman Sachs is in talks to acquire a majority stake in PeopleStrong.
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Byju’s taps private equity funds to prepare for Aakash sale
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
Byju's founder, Byju Raveendran, has initiated talks with private equity firms Bain Capital and KKR to explore the sale of a majority stake in Aakash Educational Services Ltd (AESL), which is considered a valuable asset for the edtech company. This move comes as Byju's prepares for potential consolidation. The talks are still at an exploratory stage.
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Exclusive: Dubai group in talks with sovereign, PE funds to lead in race for Theobroma
VCCircle
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9m ago
Medial
A Dubai-based consumer group is in talks with sovereign and private equity funds to secure a majority stake in bakery chain Theobroma Foods. The bakery, founded in 2004, is backed by ICICI Venture and has garnered considerable interest from investors. The group is seeking support from multiple investors to lead the race in acquiring the stake.
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Bain, KKR, CPPIB eye new deals; Advent moves ahead with twin exits
VCCircle
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1y ago
Medial
Bain Capital is reportedly in talks with Macquarie Capital to acquire a majority stake in a green power provider for commercial and industrial units. This comes after Bain Capital recently sold a 1.1% stake in Axis Bank. Additionally, KKR and Canada Pension Plan Investment Board are also said to be eyeing new deals, while Advent is progressing with two exits.
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Madison World, Tata Capital, InfraMarket and Pavestone in news
VCCircle
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4m ago
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French advertising companies Publicis Groupe and Havas Network are reportedly in talks to acquire a majority stake in Madison World, owned by Sam Balsara. Balsara seeks to align with a global network to expand Madison's scale, according to sources cited by The Economic Times.
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Zepto eyes capital raise; KKR in talks with Torrent for JB Pharma stake sale
VCCircle
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1y ago
Medial
Quick commerce startup Zepto is reportedly in talks to raise over $300 million in funding from global investors to support its expansion plans. The Mumbai-based company, which currently has a valuation of $1.4 billion, aims to reach a valuation target of $2.5-3 billion. Zepto aims to achieve EBITDA positivity by September. In other news, private equity firm KKR is reportedly in discussions with Torrent Pharmaceuticals for a potential stake sale in JB Pharma.
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Carlyle, Avendus, Mizuho, Allianz Global, Varde Partners in news
VCCircle
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3m ago
Medial
Private equity firm Carlyle has resumed talks to acquire a majority stake in Avendus Capital, an investment banking firm backed by KKR. This discussion follows the halt of negotiations between Avendus and Mizuho Financial Group of Japan.
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