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Shadowfax raises Rs 850 Cr from anchor investors

EntrackrEntrackr · 8h 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.

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Amagi raises Rs 805 Cr from anchor investor ahead of IPO

EntrackrEntrackr · 7d ago
Amagi raises Rs 805 Cr from anchor investor ahead of IPO
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Amagi raises Rs 805 Cr from anchor investor ahead of IPO Adtech unicorn Amagi Media Labs has raised Rs 805 crore from anchor investors at the upper price band of Rs 361 per share, ahead of its IPO opening on January 13. According to regulatory filings, Amagi allotted over 2.22 crore equity shares to 42 anchor investors at Rs 361 per share to raise Rs 805 crore. The anchor book saw participation from a mix of leading domestic mutual funds and global institutional investors. Prominent names in the anchor round include SBI Mutual Fund, ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund, HDFC Mutual Fund, Tata Mutual Fund, Motilal Oswal Mutual Fund, Franklin Templeton, along with global institutions such as Goldman Sachs, Societe Generale, Fidelity, and others. Domestic mutual funds accounted for a sizeable portion of the anchor allocation, underlining strong local institutional confidence. The Bengaluru-based company’s Rs 1,789 crore IPO comprises a fresh issue as well as an offer-for-sale (OFS) by existing investors. Proceeds from the fresh issue will be used to strengthen Amagi’s technology and data stack, expand its global footprint, and pursue strategic acquisitions, while the OFS will provide partial exits to early and late-stage investors. The issue will open for subscription on January 13 and close on January 16. The company has fixed the lot size at 41 shares, translating to a minimum retail investment of around Rs 14,800 at the upper end of the price band. Founded in 2008, Amagi operates a cloud-managed advertising platform focused on connected TV (CTV) and programmatic advertising, enabling brands to run targeted campaigns across streaming platforms. The company derives a majority of its revenue from international markets, particularly the US. On the financial front, Amagi has continued to scale rapidly. For the fiscal year ended March 2025 (FY25), the company reported revenue of around Rs 1,162 crore. During the first half of the ongoing fiscal year (H1FY26), the company posted Rs 706 crore revenue with profits of Rs 6.5 crore. At the upper end of the price band, Amagi is expected to command a post-issue valuation of over Rs 7,800 crore.

Ather raises Rs 1,340 Cr from anchor investors ahead of listing

EntrackrEntrackr · 8m ago
Ather raises Rs 1,340 Cr from anchor investors ahead of listing
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Ather raises Rs 1,340 Cr from anchor investors ahead of listing Electric two-wheeler maker Ather Energy has allocated shares worth Rs 1,340 crore (around $157 million) to anchor investors ahead of its initial public offering (IPO). The board at Unicommerce has passed a resolution to offer 4,17,45,576 equity shares at an issue price of Rs 321 each (upper-band) to its anchor investors, its regulatory filing accessed from the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) shows. SBI, Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA), Invesco, Franklin Templeton, ICICI Prudential, Morgan Stanley, and Societe Generale are some key anchor investors for Ather. Out of the total issue, 49.6% of the total allocation was made to 7 domestic mutual funds through 14 schemes, the filing further added. Ather Energy initiated its public offering from (28th - 30th April) at a price band of (Rs 304-321) with a minimum bid quantity of 46 equity shares. Before the anchor round, Hero MotoCorp is the largest shareholder in Ather Energy, holding 38.19% of the company. It is followed by Caladium Investment (GIC) with a 15.43% stake. The National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF) and Tiger Global hold 14.22% and 6.56%, respectively. Ather’s co-founders, Mehta and Jain, each hold 6.81%. According to Entrackr’s estimates, Ather valued itself at $1.44 billion in its initial public offering. In the first nine months of FY25, the company sold 1,08,000 vehicles, generating revenue of Rs 1,578.9 crore. However, it posted a loss of Rs 579.6 crore during the same period. For the full fiscal year ending March 2024, the company reported revenue of Rs 1,753 crore with a loss of Rs 1,062 crore.

TBO raises Rs 696 Cr from anchor investors

EntrackrEntrackr · 1y ago
TBO raises Rs 696 Cr from anchor investors
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Online B2B travel distribution platform Travel Boutique Online (TBO) has offered Rs 696 crore worth of shares to anchor investors as part of its initial public offering. The board at TBO Tek has passed a resolution to offer 75,70,807 equity shares at an issue price of Rs 920 each to its anchor investors, its regulatory filing accessed from BSE (Bombay Stock Exchange) shows. ABU Dhabi Investment, ICICI Prudential, Kotak Mahindra Securities, Nippon Life, SBI Technology Opportunities, Axis Mutual Fund, Goldman Sachs, Aditya Birla, and Invesco India are some key anchor investors for the company. Out of the total allocation of 7,570,807 equity shares to the anchor investors, 3,155,236 equity shares were allocated to 14 domestic mutual funds through a total of 26 schemes, the filing further added. TBO has initiated its public offering from today (8th May-10th May) 2024 with a price band of Rs 875-920 with the minimum bid quantity of 16 shares. In the DRHP, the Gurugram-based firm had proposed to raise funds through the issue of equity shares of face value of Rs 1 each consisting of a fresh issue of equity shares aggregating up to Rs 400 crore and an offer for sale of up to 12,508,797 equity shares. As per the DRHP, Lap Travel controls the largest holding in the firm with a 25% stake followed by Augusta TBO which has a 24.32% stake in the company. Bhatnagar and Dhingra control 20% and 5.63% stake respectively. During the nine months (March 23- Dec 23) of FY24, TBO Tek recorded a consolidated revenue of Rs 1,023 crore with a profit of Rs 154 crore. Importantly, income from hotels and packages comprised 72% of its total revenue while collections from air ticketing contributed 25% of its revenue.

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

EntrackrEntrackr · 2m 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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