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PhysicsWallah IPO: Edtech unicorn files confidential DRHP for ₹4,600 crore public issue

Money ControlMoney Control · 6m ago
PhysicsWallah IPO: Edtech unicorn files confidential DRHP for ₹4,600 crore public issue
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The initial share sale, which could be around $500 million (about ₹4,600 crore) will consist of issuing new equity shares as well as an offer for sale (OFS) component, the report said. The confidential filing, which was introduced by SEBI in November 2022, allows companies to submit IPO documents privately to protect sensitive information, including financials. Other companies that preferred confidential routes include Tata Play, Vishal Mega Mart, Swiggy, OYO, and Indira IVF. Last year, the Alakh Pandey-led firm had picked Kotak Mahindra Capital, JP Morgan, Axis Bank, and Goldman Sachs as investment bankers, Moneycontrol reported.

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Edtech unicorn PhysicsWallah receives SEBI nod for IPO

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Edtech unicorn PhysicsWallah receives SEBI nod for IPO Backed by investors including Lightspeed, WestBridge, Hornbill Capital, and GSV Ventures, PhysicsWallah has an estimated valuation of $2.8 billion. Edtech unicorn PhysicsWallah has received approval from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) for its pre-IPO draft filing, clearing a major regulatory hurdle on its path to public markets. The Noida-based company submitted its draft under SEBI’s confidential route in March this year. With this approval, PhysicsWallah is set to raise around Rs 4,600 crore (about $533 million) through a mix of fresh issuance and an offer for sale, joining the pipeline of new-age tech firms eyeing the bourses in 2025. Backed by investors including Lightspeed, WestBridge, Hornbill Capital, and GSV Ventures, PhysicsWallah has an estimated valuation of $2.8 billion. It will also become the first edtech unicorn to hit the stock exchange. In March, the company inducted three independent directors to its board to align with public company norms and best practices. Last month, it also appointed Satish Sharma as Chief Marketing Officer to bolster its brand strategy and expansion plans. PhysicsWallah also completed its conversion to a public entity this year, a prerequisite for listing on the Indian stock exchanges. The move is part of the company’s broader strategy to institutionalize operations as it prepares for public scrutiny and capital market participation. While the company has yet to file its annual financial statements for FY25, it posted revenue of Rs 1,940.4 crore for FY24 with a loss of Rs 375 crore. The company has a deep focus on offline operations and expects to clock more than Rs 1,000 crore in revenue from this segment. It also plans to open more centres in both existing and new cities. The development comes at a time when the edtech sector is struggling in terms of fundraising and scaling. However, PhysicsWallah’s IPO will mark a significant milestone for the Indian edtech sector, potentially paving the way for more tech startups to test the public markets.

Infra.Market files confidential DRHP with SEBI for Rs 5,000 Cr IPO

EntrackrEntrackr · 7d ago
Infra.Market files confidential DRHP with SEBI for Rs 5,000 Cr IPO
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Infra.Market files confidential DRHP with SEBI for Rs 5,000 Cr IPO Building materials unicorn Infra.Market has filed a confidential Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP) with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) to raise Rs 5,000 crore through an initial public offering (IPO), according to sources aware of the development. The proposed issue is expected to be a mix of fresh equity shares and offer-for-sale (OFS) by existing investors, in almost equal proportion. The Bengaluru-based firm has taken advantage of SEBI’s confidential filing mechanism, introduced last year, which allows companies to keep sensitive financial and strategic details under wraps until closer to listing. Infra.Market’s move comes just weeks after it raised $83 million in a Series G round led by Silverline Homes, with participation from Tiger Global, Accel, Nexus Ventures, NK Squared, and Evolvence India. Earlier in June, the Bengaluru-based company also secured $150 million in debt funding from Mars Growth Capital. On the financial front, Infra.Market reported a 23% year-on-year jump in revenue to Rs 14,530 crore in FY24, while its profit surged 2.4X to Rs 378 crore. The FY25 numbers are yet to be disclosed. The firm operates in a competitive space with OfBusiness, Zetwerk, and Moglix. OfBusiness clocked Rs 19,296 crore in revenue in FY24, while Zetwerk and Moglix posted Rs 14,436 crore and Rs 4,964 crore, respectively. By opting for the confidential filing route introduced by SEBI last year, Infra.Market joins the likes of PhonePe, Meesho, Shadowfax, PhysicsWallah, Groww, Shiprocket, boAt, and Aequs, which have kept their draft filings under wraps until closer to listing.

Exclusive: PhysicsWallah–Drishti IAS acquisition deal called off

EntrackrEntrackr · 4m ago
Exclusive: PhysicsWallah–Drishti IAS acquisition deal called off
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Exclusive: PhysicsWallah–Drishti IAS acquisition deal called off In April 2025, Entrackr exclusively reported that PhysicsWallah was evaluating acquisitions to strengthen its presence in the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) test preparation segment. The highly anticipated acquisition of Drishti IAS by edtech unicorn PhysicsWallah has been called off, according to two sources. The deal was in advanced stages but did not materialize due to multiple reasons. The deal was estimated at Rs 2,500-Rs 3,000 crore. Drishti IAS, along with other institutes like Chaitanya Academy, Rau's IAS Study Circle, and Sarrthi IAS were among the assets being considered for potential acquisition. “Drishti IAS considered the proposal after being approached by PhysicsWallah, but given its strong revenue and profitability, the company has decided to continue operating independently and is not looking to raise external funding and acquisition," said one of the sources requesting anonymity. Drishti IAS, founded in 1999, has established itself as a leading player in civil services preparation, particularly for Hindi-medium students. The Delhi-based institute reported a revenue of Rs 405 crore and a profit after tax of Rs 90 crore in FY24. Sources added that Drishti is expected to close FY25 with a decent growth in revenue as well as profit. PhysicsWallah, known for its affordable online coaching, has been expanding its offerings beyond engineering and medical entrance exams into the competitive UPSC coaching space. The potential acquisition of Drishti IAS was seen as a strategic move to bolster its offline presence and diversify its portfolio ahead of its planned IPO. PhysicsWallah declined to comment on the story, while Drishti IAS did not respond to queries until the time of publication. Media reports suggest that PhysicsWallah filed draft papers via confidential route in March to raise Rs 4,600 crore through an initial public offering (IPO). If successful, it will become the first edtech unicorn to be listed on the stock exchange.

Flipkart-backed Shadowfax files confidential DRHP with SEBI

EntrackrEntrackr · 3m ago
Flipkart-backed Shadowfax files confidential DRHP with SEBI
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**Flipkart-backed Shadowfax files confidential DRHP with SEBI** Logistics startup Shadowfax has filed its draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) with SEBI via the confidential route, as per public notices published in newspapers on July 1. The IPO filing comes nearly three months after the company transitioned into a public entity. The company is reportedly looking to raise Rs 2,000–2,500 crore through a mix of fresh issue and an offer for sale (OFS) by existing shareholders, including Flipkart, Eight Roads Ventures, and NGP Capital. ICICI Securities, JM Financial, and Morgan Stanley are advising on the public issue. Shadowfax is targeting a post-issue valuation of Rs 5,500–6,000 crore, as it looks to test public market appetite while keeping its business details under wraps for now. According to startup data intelligence platform TheKredible, the company was valued at around Rs 5,981 crore or $712 million during the first tranche of Series F round in February this year. Founded in 2015 by Abhishek Bansal, Vaibhav Khandelwal, Praharsh Chandra, and Gaurav Jaithliya, the Bengaluru-based company provides last-mile delivery services focused on e-commerce and hyperlocal logistics. It claims to operate with over 1.25 lakh monthly active delivery partners across categories including grocery, food, and medicine delivery. As per data from TheKredible, Shadowfax has raised around $246 million to date, with Eight Roads Ventures emerging as 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.

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