Zepto pauses IPO, seeks ₹1,000 crore pre-IPO round at lower valuation
The quick-commerce company is targeting more than ₹1,000 crore in pre-IPO funding at a reported $4–4.2 billion valuation, versus its last private valuation of $7 billion. Zepto plans to revisit listing plans after improving financial performance.
Zepto has paused its IPO and is seeking over ₹1,000 crore in a pre-IPO round, likely led by existing and domestic institutional investors. The quick-commerce firm targets a $4-4.2 billion valuation and aims to improve profitability before revisiting its public listing.
Why this matters
Zepto’s move extends recent signals that it delayed its IPO, pursued a ₹1,000 crore pre-IPO raise and faced valuation concerns.
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