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Wakefit targets to raise Rs 1,500-2,000 Cr from IPO: Report

EntrackrEntrackr · 3m ago
Wakefit targets to raise Rs 1,500-2,000 Cr from IPO: Report
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Wakefit targets to raise Rs 1,500-2,000 Cr from IPO: Report Home furniture and sleep solutions company Wakefit has selected three investment banks to help with its plans to go public. According to a Moneycontrol report, the company has chosen Axis Capital, IIFL Capital Services, and Nomura to guide its initial public offering (IPO). Wakefit is expected to file draft papers for the IPO in the coming months. As per the report, the company aims to raise between Rs 1,500 crore and Rs 2,000 crore ($200 million). It has not yet decided how much will be raised through new shares and how much will be sold by current investors. So far, Wakefit has raised more than $100 million (around Rs 850 crore) from investors such as Peak XV Partners, Paramark Ventures from South Korea, and Verlinvest from Europe. Some of these early investors may sell their shares in the IPO. Wakefit started as a mattress company but later began selling other furniture like beds, tables, and chairs. As per TheKredible, Wakefit’s revenue from operations increased by 21% to Rs 986.4 crore in FY24, as compared to Rs 812.6 crore in the previous fiscal year. The firm managed to control its losses by 90% to Rs 15 crore from Rs 145 crore in FY23. Wakefit competes with companies like SleepyCat, Duroflex, Pepperfry, IKEA, and Woodenstreet in India’s furniture and sleep product market.

Exclusive: Wakefit to convert into public company; appoints independent directors

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Exclusive: Wakefit to convert into public company; appoints independent directors
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Wakefit, a home and sleep solutions brand, is all set to convert into a public company, marking a key milestone ahead of its planned initial public offering (IPO). According to regulatory filings, the company’s board approved a resolution to change its name from Wakefit Innovations Private Limited to Wakefit Innovations Limited. The conversion aligns with its plans to debut on Indian stock exchanges soon. As per media reports, Wakefit is preparing to file its draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) in the coming months and is eyeing to raise Rs 1,500–2,000 crore (approximately $200 million) through the public issue. In line with regulatory requirements, the company has also appointed Sudeep Nagar, Sandhya Pottigari, Aridam Paul, Gunender Kapur, and Alok Chandra Misra as independent directors to strengthen its board and governance structure as it transitions into a listed entity. Founded in 2016 by Ankit Garg and Chaitanya Ramalingegowda, Wakefit started as a direct-to-consumer (D2C) mattress brand and has since evolved into a broader home solutions company, offering furniture, decor, and interior design services. Its vertically integrated operations—from manufacturing to delivery—have helped it scale quickly in a highly competitive market. According to startup data intelligence platform TheKredible, Wakefit’s revenue from operations rose 21% to Rs 986.4 crore in FY24 from Rs 812.6 crore in FY23. The company also significantly narrowed its losses by nearly 90% to Rs 15 crore in FY24 from Rs 145 crore a year earlier. Wakefit has raised over $100 million (around Rs 850 crore) to date from investors such as Peak XV Partners, Verlinvest, and South Korea-based Paramark Ventures. Some of these investors are expected to partially exit through the IPO. The company competes with a mix of traditional and new-age players in India’s furniture and sleep products market, including IKEA, Pepperfry, Duroflex, SleepyCat, and WoodenStreet.

Peak XV-backed Wakefit reports Rs 66 Cr EBITDA in FY24

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Peak XV-backed Wakefit reports Rs 66 Cr EBITDA in FY24
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Home furniture and sleep solutions company Wakefit continued its growth trajectory with a 21% year-on-year increase in operating revenue during the fiscal year ending March 2024. Notably, the Peak XV-backed company reduced its losses by 90% and achieved EBITDA positivity with Rs 65.9 crore during the same period. Wakefit’s revenue from operations increased to Rs 986.4 crore in FY24, as compared to Rs 812.6 crore in the previous fiscal year, its financial statement filed with the Registrar of Companies (RoC) shows. Wakefit's revenue was predominantly driven by the sale of products, which increased 21.47% and accounted for Rs 967.86 crore in FY24. Income from scrap sales and other minor sources also rose by 16.73% to Rs 18.49 crore during the said fiscal year. The firm’s income from interest on bank deposits surged 5.8X to Rs 19.38 crore, pushing its total revenue to Rs 1,017.33 crore in FY24. The cost of materials remained the largest expense at Rs 465 crore, contributing 45.04% of total costs. Employee benefit expenses grew by 27.3% to Rs 134.63 crore. Courier and delivery charges increased by 24.8% to Rs 82.19 crore, while advertising expenses dropped by 19.3% to Rs 77.36 crore. Other expenses added another Rs 273.2 crore in FY24. The firm’s total expenses rose by 6.9% to Rs 1,032.4 crore in FY24. In the end, Wakefit managed to decline its losses by 90% to Rs 15 crore from Rs 145 crore in FY23. Despite losses, the Bengaluru-based company achieved positive EBITDA at Rs 65.9 crore in FY24. Its ROCE and EBITDA margins improved to 0.29% and 6.48%, respectively. On a unit basis, Wakefit spent Rs 1.05 to earn a rupee of operating revenue in FY24. Its current assets grew significantly to Rs 574 crore, while its cash and bank balances were recorded at Rs 17.21 crore in FY24. According to TheKredible, Wakefit has raised a total of $105.5 million to date. Its leading investors include Peak XV Partners, Verlinvest, and SIG.

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