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Zepto IPO Pause
Tracked across 5 sources · Updated 4h ago
Zepto has paused its IPO plans to raise over Rs 1,000 crore in pre-IPO funding from existing investors at a valuation of $4-4.2 billion, later reported at $4.5 billion. The delay is due to unfavorable terms with domestic mutual funds and ongoing cash burn concerns.
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Zepto targets $4.5B valuation for pre-IPO round
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Zepto pauses IPO plans, seeks Rs 1,000 crore pre-IPO funding
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Full story →Zepto delays listing, looks to raise Rs 1,000 crore in funding
Zepto is seeking Rs 1,000 crore in pre-IPO funding, delaying its public listing plans.
The quick commerce startup is targeting a valuation of $4-4.5 billion for this investment round, over 30% lower than its previous $7 billion valuation.
Zepto aims to close the funding round within a couple of weeks and is likely to trim its original IPO issue size of Rs 8,010 crore.
The company has received interest from existing investors and is prioritizing backing from domestic investors.
Zepto's IPO delay comes amid rising competition in quick delivery space from Amazon and Flipkart.
Earlier · 23h ago
Full story →Zepto pauses IPO, seeks Rs 1,000 crore in pre-IPO funding

Zepto pauses its IPO plans for now.
The company is likely to raise over Rs 1,000 crore in pre-IPO funding from existing investors.
The pre-IPO round is expected at a valuation of around $4-4.2 billion.
Zepto opted for the pre-IPO round after finding terms proposed by domestic mutual funds for the IPO unfavourable.
Earlier · 21h ago
Full story →Zepto postpones IPO, may raise Rs 1,000 Cr in pre IPO round

Zepto has postponed its IPO plans amid ongoing valuation discussions with investors.
Zepto may raise over Rs 1,000 crore through a pre-IPO placement, with existing investors including Glade Brook, General Catalyst, Goodwater Capital, and Nexus Venture Partners expected to participate.
Zepto's IPO size has been trimmed from Rs 8,010 crore to around Rs 5,000–6,000 crore.
Zepto doubled its operating revenue to Rs 11,110 crore in FY26 but its losses widened 26% to Rs 5,905 crore.