1 year ago
Indian Startups Announce IPOs, Acquisitions, and Funding
Several Indian startups recently made significant moves.
Captain Fresh, a seafood supplier, plans to sell shares to the public to raise money.
EaseMyTrip, a travel company, is expanding into the hotel business by buying a property in London.
Astrotalk, an astrology platform, is getting ready for its own stock market launch.
Another fund, Artha India Ventures, raised more money than planned to invest in growing companies.
Many other startups also got investments, helping them grow and develop.
Captain Fresh filed confidential IPO papers to raise ₹1,700 crore through a fresh share issue.
EaseMyTrip acquired a stake in a London-based property, entering the global hospitality market.
Astrotalk appointed a CFO and is aiming for an IPO within two years.
Artha India Ventures' follow-on fund closed at ₹432 crore, exceeding its target.
Several other startups secured funding and announced strategic initiatives.
- Who
- Captain Fresh, EaseMyTrip, Astrotalk, Artha India Ventures, and other startups.
- What
- Several Indian startups made significant announcements regarding funding, acquisitions, and IPO plans.
- Where
- India, with some companies expanding internationally.
- When
- Recent developments.
- Why
- To raise capital, expand into new markets, and fuel growth.
Key facts
- Captain Fresh IPO Amount
- ₹1,700 crore
- EaseMyTrip Acquisition
- Three Falcons Notting Hill
- Astrotalk CFO
- Deepak Khetan
- Artha Select Fund AUM
- ₹432 crore
- DOBRA Funding
- ₹1.5 crore
Quotes
Puneet Gupta
Founder & CEO, Astrotalk
“As we scale into new geographies, our finances are becoming more complex. Deepak’s pedigree and experience will help us not just through the IPO process but also in building long-term financial discipline.”
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Nishant Pitti
Chairman & Founder, EaseMyTrip
“London gives us a global hospitality footprint, while Gurugram strengthens our operational backbone as we scale.”
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