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Shadowfax IPO set to deliver multifold gains for Kunal Bahl, Flipkart, Eight Roads, and others

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Shadowfax IPO set to deliver multifold gains for Kunal Bahl, Flipkart, Eight Roads, and others
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Shadowfax is gearing up for its Rs 1,907 crore initial public offering as the company has set the upper end of its IPO price band at Rs 124 per share. The fixed price band has cleared the way for significant returns for several early investors. According to the price band and offer details, a number of strategic and financial backers are set to gain multi-fold returns on their initial investments as they pare their holdings in the logistics startup. Flipkart, one of Shadowfaxโ€™s early and strategic investors, is expected to generate nearly 3X returns on its investment by selling shares worth around Rs 237 crore through the OFS. Eight Roads Investments, an affiliate of Fidelity, stands out among financial investors with an estimated 10X return on shares worth Rs 197 crore. NewQuest Asia Fund is set to make about 2X returns by offloading shares worth Rs 150 crore, while Nokia Growth Partners (NGP Capital) is likely to see nearly 4X gains on its Rs 101 crore OFS. The International Finance Corporation (IFC), the World Bankโ€™s private-sector arm, is also expected to exit partially with around 4X returns on shares worth Rs 84 crore. Among other investors, Mirae Asset is set to generate close to 4.9X returns on its Rs 138 crore stake sale, while Qualcomm Asia Pacific is expected to earn around 5X returns by selling shares worth Rs 62 crore. Notably, individual investors Kunal Bahl and Rohit Kumar Bansal are set to emerge as the biggest winners in percentage terms. Each is selling shares worth about Rs 14 crore, translating into a massive 157X return on their initial investments, according to the IPO price band. Shadowfaxโ€™s IPO comprises a fresh issue of around Rs 1,000 crore and an offer-for-sale (OFS) component of approximately Rs 907 crore. The company 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.

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Shadowfax sets price band at Rs 118-124, IPO to open on Jan 20

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Shadowfax sets price band at Rs 118-124, IPO to open on Jan 20
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Shadowfax sets price band at Rs 118-124, IPO to open on Jan 20 Flipkart-backed logistics and delivery platform Shadowfax Technologies has officially set the price band for its initial public offering at Rs 118โ€“Rs 124 per share. The Bengaluru-based company is gearing up to open its Rs 1,907 crore initial public offering on January 20, 2026, with the subscription window scheduled to close on January 22. Anchor investors are expected to be allotted shares a day before the issue opens. Shadowfaxโ€™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.

Flipkart-backed Shadowfax files confidential DRHP with SEBI

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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 2,000โ€“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 5,500โ€“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.

Investment in Mamaearth happened by chance: Titan Capitalโ€™s Kunal Bahl

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Investment in Mamaearth happened by chance: Titan Capitalโ€™s Kunal Bahl
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Kunal Bahl, co-founder of Titan Capital and former Snapdeal founder, revealed that he decided to invest in Mamaearth after a bathroom encounter with the brand's shampoo bottle. His wife's recommendation from a moms' group on Facebook and a phone call to Mamaearth's founder, Varun Alagh, led to the investment. Bahl praised Mamaearth for its inspiring journey and profitability, noting that they built the company without the typical startup backgrounds and are beloved by consumers. Bahl and his Snapdeal co-founder are set to make a remarkable 100x return on their 2017 investment in Mamaearth through its IPO. The IPO received strong subscription from institutional buyers and retail investors.

Exclusive: Shadowfax to raise Rs 2,000 Cr via IPO; fresh issue and OFS at Rs 1,000 Cr each

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Exclusive: Shadowfax to raise Rs 2,000 Cr via IPO; fresh issue and OFS at Rs 1,000 Cr each
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Exclusive: Shadowfax to raise Rs 2,000 Cr via IPO; fresh issue and OFS at Rs 1,000 Cr each Logistics startup Shadowfax is set to raise Rs 2,000 crore (around $235 million) through its upcoming IPO, as per its RoC filing. The public offering will include a fresh issue of shares worth Rs 1,000 crore and an offer for sale (OFS) of Rs 1,000 crore. Logistics startup Shadowfax is set to raise Rs 2,000 crore ($235 million) through its upcoming initial public offering (IPO), according to its filing with the Registrar of Companies (RoC). The IPO will comprise a fresh issue of equity shares worth Rs 1,000 crore and an offer for sale (OFS) of shares worth Rs 1,000 crore. ICICI Securities, JM Financial, and Morgan Stanley are acting as advisors to the public issue. This development comes after the company recently filed its draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) with SEBI via the confidential route. The Flipkart-backed company has also strengthened its board with the appointment of co-founders Gaurav Jaithlia as whole-time directors. Additionally, in line with regulatory requirements, the company has also appointed Bijou Kurien, Ruchira Shukla, Pirojshaw Sarkari, and Dinkar Gupta as independent directors. Shadowfax is reportedly aiming for a post-issue valuation of Rs 8,500 crore. The company is currently valued at around Rs 5,981 crore (approximately $712 million) following a $16.8 million investment from Mirae Asset and Nokia Growth Partners in the first tranche of its Series F round in February this year. Founded in 2015 by Abhishek Bansal, Vaibhav Khandelwal, Praharsh Chandra, and Gaurav Jaithliya, Bengaluru-based Shadowfax offers last-mile delivery services with a focus on e-commerce and hyperlocal logistics. The company claims to have a network of over 1.25 lakh monthly active delivery partners catering to segments such as grocery, food, and medicine delivery. 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. 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. Disclaimer: Bareback Media has recently raised funding from a group of investors. Some of the investors may directly or indirectly be involved in a competing business or might be associated with other companies we might write about. This shall, however, not influence our reporting or coverage in any manner whatsoever.

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