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Zepto nears Rs 1,500 Cr structured debt deal ahead of IPO

EntrackrEntrackr · 8m ago
Zepto nears Rs 1,500 Cr structured debt deal ahead of IPO
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Zepto nears Rs 1,500 Cr structured debt deal ahead of IPO: Report Quick commerce platform Zepto is reportedly finalising a Rs 1,500 crore ($175 million) structured debt deal with Edelweiss Alternative Asset and other investors. According to an ET report, the funds will be used to buy back shares from foreign investors, increasing Indian ownership ahead of Zepto’s planned IPO. Zepto is expected to file its IPO draft papers in mid-2025. The company has already secured approvals to shift its base from Singapore to India. Edelweiss is expected to underwrite about half of the loan, while other domestic family offices and credit funds are expected to contribute the remaining Rs 750 crore. The deal will value Zepto at around $5 billion, matching its last equity fundraising round when it raised $350 million, led by Motilal Oswal Private Wealth, in November last year. The report added that founders Aadit Palicha and Kaivalya Vohra’s stake will rise from 18% to around 20%, while overall domestic shareholding could exceed 30%, aligning with Indian foreign direct investment rules. Zepto is also close to completing a $250 million secondary share sale involving private equity firms like Motilal Oswal. In a recent development, Palicha disclosed that the Mumbai-based firm is also close to hitting an annualized Gross Order Value (GOV) of $4 billion.

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Zepto delays IPO plans to 2026: Report

EntrackrEntrackr · 6m ago
Zepto delays IPO plans to 2026: Report
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Zepto delays IPO plans to 2026: Report Zepto, the quick commerce company, has reportedly postponed its plans to launch an initial public offering (IPO) to 2026. According to a report by Moneycontrol, this represents a change from the company’s earlier timeline, in which co-founder and CEO Aadit Palicha had indicated a listing in 2025. The report noted that the company is unlikely to go public this year, even if it files its draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) in the coming months. The IPO timeline has reportedly been extended multiple times, with internal discussions highlighting the need for stronger financial metrics before pursuing a public listing. Zepto is currently focused on reducing its cash burn and improving profitability before entering the public markets. Queries sent to Zepto did not elicit an immediate response. Due to rising operational costs, Zepto Cafe, the food service unit of Zepto, has temporarily closed in several smaller North Indian cities, including Agra, Chandigarh, Meerut, Mohali, and Amritsar. The company shut down approximately 44 cafes, affecting more than 400 employees. Media reports indicate that Zepto was spending between Rs 250 crore and Rs 300 crore per month toward the end of last year. Meanwhile, the Aadit Palicha-led company is finalising a Rs 1,500 crore (approximately $175 million) structured debt deal with Edelweiss Alternative Asset and other investors. The funds will be used to buy back shares from foreign investors, increasing Indian ownership ahead of the IPO.

Zepto board approves Rs 11,000 Cr raise ahead of confidential IPO filing

EntrackrEntrackr · 2d ago
Zepto board approves Rs 11,000 Cr raise ahead of confidential IPO filing
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Zepto board approves Rs 11,000 Cr raise ahead of confidential IPO filing Zepto prepares to confidentially file its draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) on December 26. The company has also recently converted into a public limited company. Quick commerce firm Zepto has moved closer to the public markets after its board approved a plan to raise up to Rs 11,000 crore through a fresh equity issue and an offer for sale (OFS) by existing shareholders, as per regulatory filings accessed by Entrackr. The development comes as Zepto prepares to confidentially file its draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) on December 26. The company has also recently converted into a public limited company. Zepto’s regulatory filings show a sharp rise in scale over the past year, alongside a widening of losses. For the financial year ended March 2025, the company reported turnover including other income of Rs 9,668.76 crore, more than doubling from Rs 4,223.91 crore in FY24. The company’s net loss widened to Rs 3,367.28 crore in March 2025 from Rs 1,214.67 crore in FY24. Zepto recently concluded a $450 million fundraise as part of its ongoing capital expansion ahead of the IPO. The company has raised a total of $2.3 billion since its inception, including $1.8 billion since January last year. The Aadit Palicha-led company was valued at $7 billion during the last fundraise. With this move, Zepto is set to become the third quick commerce player to list on Indian stock exchanges, after Eternal and Swiggy, which operate Blinkit and Instamart, respectively.

Zepto revenue soars 2.5x to Rs 11,110 Cr in FY25

EntrackrEntrackr · 5m ago
Zepto revenue soars 2.5x to Rs 11,110 Cr in FY25
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Zepto revenue soars 2.5x to Rs 11,110 Cr in FY25 Quick commerce unicorn Zepto clocked Rs 11,110 crore (nearly $1.3 billion) in turnover in FY25, a sharp 150% jump from Rs 4,454 crore in FY24, according to regulatory filings reviewed by Entrackr. Zepto’s FY25 performance comes on the back of aggressive execution and disciplined expansion. According to earlier Aadit Palicha’s post, the company was at $3 billion in annualized gross order value (GOV) and halved its losses over the last year. In FY24, Zepto incurred losses of Rs 1,248 crore on revenue of Rs 4,454 crore. That means the startup spent Rs 1.29 to earn every Rs 1 of revenue in FY24, a figure it has reportedly improved in FY25 with better unit economics, higher fill rates, and stronger contribution margins. We are not comparing Zepto's FY25 numbers with Instamart and Blinkit due to differences in their business models and accounting practices. However, the NOV (net order value) of Blinkit stood at Rs 22,731 crore in FY25, while Swiggy’s quick commerce biz Instamart GOV was recorded at Rs 14,600 crore in the same period. Zepto's founder Aadit Palicha did not comment on the story. As per a recent report, Zepto is in talks to raise $500 million at a potential $7 billion valuation, a significant jump from its previous valuation of $5 billion when it raised $350 million in November 2024. The fresh round is expected to bolster Zepto’s runway ahead of a potential IPO in 2026, as the company pushes toward EBITDA break-even in the next 12–15 months.

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