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Shadowfax raises Rs 850 Cr from anchor investors

EntrackrEntrackr · 1m ago
Shadowfax raises Rs 850 Cr from anchor investors
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Shadowfax raises Rs 850 Cr from anchor investors Logistics and last-mile delivery firm Shadowfax Technologies has raised around Rs 850 crore ($95 million) from anchor investors, marking a strong start ahead of the launch of its initial public offering. According to disclosures, the Bengaluru-based company allotted close to 6.9 crore equity shares to anchor investors at Rs 124 per share, which is the upper end of the IPO’s price band. The anchor book saw participation from a mix of leading domestic mutual funds and global institutional investors. Among domestic investors, ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund emerged as the largest anchor investor, while other participants included Nippon India Mutual Fund, Motilal Oswal Mutual Fund, and several insurance and pension funds. On the global side, marquee names such as Government Pension Fund Global (Norges Bank), HSBC Global Investment Funds, Societe Generale, and Eastspring Investments also picked up stakes in the anchor round. Shadowfax’s IPO comprises a fresh issue of around Rs 1,000 crore and an offer-for-sale (OFS) component of approximately Rs 907 crore, where marquee backers, including Flipkart India, Eight Roads Investments, International Finance Corporation, Nokia Growth Partners, NewQuest Asia Fund, and Miare Asset, will offload portions of their stakes. The lot size has been set at 120 shares, meaning retail investors will need approximately Rs 14,880 at the upper end of the band to apply for one lot. Shadowfax is targeting a post-money valuation near Rs 7,400 crore, lower than earlier internal drafts. Founded in 2015 by Abhishek Bansal, Vaibhav Khandelwal, Praharsh Chandra, and Gaurav Jaithliya, the Bengaluru-based firm provides last-mile delivery across e-commerce and hyperlocal sectors, serving over 14,000 pin codes through 1.25 lakh delivery partners. According to data from TheKredible, Shadowfax has raised approximately $246 million to date. Eight Roads Ventures is the largest external stakeholder, followed by Flipkart, NewQuest Asia, and Nokia Growth Partners. Shadowfax reported 32% year-on-year growth in revenue to Rs 2,485 crore in FY25, along with a net profit of Rs 6.4 crore. For the first half of FY26, the company booked Rs 1,806 crore in revenue and Rs 21 crore in profit.

Groww raises Rs 2,984 Cr from anchor investors ahead of IPO

EntrackrEntrackr · 4m ago
Groww raises Rs 2,984 Cr from anchor investors ahead of IPO
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News All Stories Groww raises Rs 2,984 Cr from anchor investors ahead of IPO Investment platform Groww, operated by Billionbrains Garage Ventures Ltd, has raised Rs 2,984.5 crore from anchor investors ahead of its initial public offering (IPO). Investment platform Groww, operated by Billionbrains Garage Ventures Ltd, has raised Rs 2,984.5 crore from anchor investors ahead of its initial public offering (IPO). The company’s IPO committee approved the allocation of 29.85 crore shares at Rs 100 per share, comprising a face value of Rs 2 and a premium of Rs 98, as per the company’s regulatory filing accessed from the stock exchange. According to the company’s filing, Groww attracted participation from a strong line-up of marquee investors, including HDFC Mutual Fund, Kotak Mutual Fund, SBI Mutual Fund, Nippon India, Axis Mutual Fund, and Aditya Birla Sun Life, among others. Global institutions such as the Government of Singapore, Monetary Authority of Singapore, Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, Goldman Sachs, New York State Teachers Retirement System, and Norway’s Government Pension Fund Global also came on board. Out of the total anchor allotment, around 46.6% (Rs 1,389.8 crore) was allocated to 17 domestic mutual funds spread across 54 schemes. The anchor allotment for Groww’s IPO will open for public subscription today and will close on November 7. The company has set a price band of Rs 95–100 per share. Backed by Peak XV Partners, Tiger Global, Ribbit Capital, and ICONIQ Growth, Groww’s public issue will include a fresh issue of shares worth Rs 1,060 crore and an offer for sale (OFS) of Rs 5,572.3 crore at the upper price band of Rs 100 per share, with early major investors participating in the OFS. According to Entrackr’s recent report, existing investors in Groww are set to pocket massive gains through the partial offer for sale. Kauffman Fellows Fund will clock an impressive 196X return, while Nirman Ventures and Y Combinator will reap 126.6X and 29X returns, respectively. Major backers such as Peak XV Partners, Tiger Global, and Ribbit Capital are also expected to book substantial profits from the IPO. The Bengaluru-based firm’s operating revenue surged nearly 50% year-on-year to Rs 3,902 crore in FY25, while its profit soared to Rs 1,824 crore during the same period. However, in Q1 FY26, Groww’s revenue declined nearly 10% YoY to Rs 904.4 crore, with the company posting a profit of Rs 378.36 crore.

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