Zepto defers IPO to 2027, lines up $105M pre-IPO round
Quick-commerce firm Zepto is targeting a February-May 2027 listing window after raising $105 million in pre-IPO capital, with the funding intended to curb cash burn, optimise dark stores and address its valuation gap.
Zepto has deferred its IPO to February-May 2027, seeking $105 million in pre-IPO capital to reduce cash burn, optimise dark stores and bridge a valuation gap. The roundup also flags UPI growth, Shadowfax’s dark-store expansion and food-delivery competition.
Why this matters
Zepto's 2027 listing target follows signals that it was considering a ₹1,000 crore pre-IPO raise, completing a pre-IPO equity placement and revisiting a $3.5B-$4B IPO valuation while reducing issue size.
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