Archive · 22 Aug 2025
Pre-IPO Deals Moderate Amid Stronger IPO Market
Companies are doing fewer pre-IPO deals, where they get money before offering shares to the public.
This is because the price difference between pre-IPO and the regular IPO is now smaller.
In 2023, many companies raised a lot of money this way, but it has decreased since.
This year, companies have raised a moderate amount, with some deals happening at the same price as the IPO.
Experts believe that unless the market changes, pre-IPO deals will stay low since IPOs are in high demand.
Pre-IPO deals decreased due to smaller price gaps compared to IPOs.
In 2023, firms raised Rs 1,074 crore via pre-IPO placements, dropping to Rs 387 crore in 2024.
Seven firms have raised Rs 506 crore in pre-IPO deals this year.
Patel Retail's IPO price is 15% below its November 2024 pre-IPO price.
Experts expect pre-IPO deals to moderate due to strong IPO demand.
- Who
- Companies seeking pre-IPO funding and investors.
- What
- Decline in pre-IPO deals compared to previous years.
- When
- Decline observed in 2024 and ongoing in 2025.
- Where
- N/A
- Why
- Due to smaller price differences and strong IPO demand.
- 2023 Pre-IPO Funding
- Rs 1,074 crore
- 2024 Pre-IPO Funding
- Rs 387 crore
- 2025 Pre-IPO Funding (so far)
- Rs 506 crore
- Patel Retail IPO Discount
- 15% from pre-IPO
- Seshaasai Tech Pre-IPO
- Rs 120 crore
Sources
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