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Rentomojo plans IPO in two years as revenues surge, profitability strengthens

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Livemint · 2m ago

Rentomojo plans IPO in two years as revenues surge, profitability strengthens

Rentomojo, a furniture and appliance rental startup based in Bengaluru, is planning to go public by fiscal year 2027. This move aims to make it the first Indian company in its sector to pursue an IPO. To support its pre-IPO efforts, Rentomojo plans to raise new funding and appoint independent directors. Founder Geetansh Bamania is transitioning his role towards preparing for the company's potential public listing.

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