Archive · 2 Oct 2025
Zepto to Raise $450M, Valuation Jumps to $7 Billion
Zepto, a company that delivers groceries quickly, is getting a big boost of money.
They are raising around $450 million, which values the company at $7 billion.
This funding round includes existing investors and is crucial for Zepto as they compete with larger companies like Amazon and Swiggy.
Zepto has cut back on spending by increasing advertising revenue.
Even though Zepto is seeing good revenue growth, they are not yet profitable.
They have also had some challenges, like closing Zepto Café outlets.
With competition fierce, this new investment will help Zepto keep up with competitors in the fast-delivery market.
Zepto is raising approximately $450 million in new funding.
The new funding round values Zepto at $7 billion.
Existing investors, including General Catalyst, will participate.
Zepto's ad revenue has increased significantly.
Zepto is facing challenges despite strong revenue growth.
- Who
- Quick-commerce unicorn Zepto
- What
- Is raising $450 million in funding.
- When
- Funding is ongoing in the present.
- Where
- In India.
- Why
- To fuel growth and defend market share.
- Funding Amount
- $450 million
- Valuation
- $7 billion
- Lead Investor
- Calpers
- Previous Valuation
- $5 billion
- Total Funding Raised
- $2 billion (so far)
- Revenue Growth (FY25)
- 149% year-on-year to ₹11,100 crore