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Practicing Chartered Accountant |Ex-Anand Rathi Wealth | Ex-Chaturvedi & Shah

Swiggy's IPO: A Star-Studded Event or Just Another Exit for VCs? Investors like Karan Johar, Rahul Dravid, Amitabh Bachchan, and Madhuri Dixit have already backed Swiggy. What's next? Here’s what I found: 1.IPO Structure: Swiggy's ₹10,000 crore IPO includes a fresh equity issue of ₹3,750 crore and an Offer-for-Sale (OFS) of 18.52 crore shares. Around 60% of the proceeds will provide an exit to early investors like Accel, Prosus, and Tencent. Only 40% will fuel Swiggy’s operations and growth. 2.Profitability Concerns: Despite reducing losses by 43%, Swiggy still recorded ₹2,350 crore in losses in FY24. The company continues to face fierce competition in the quick commerce space, with Zomato's Blinkit leading the race. 3.Big Bets on Quick Commerce: Swiggy plans to invest ₹559 crore in dark stores, but it’s still trailing behind Blinkit in terms of speed and market presence. A strategic move? Time will tell.... 4.Celebrity Hype: With notable personalities and pre-IPO shares up by 40% in the unlisted market, the buzz around Swiggy is real. But does that mean it's a good investment? The fundamentals suggest caution!! 5.Valuation: Swiggy is targeting a $15 billion valuation, inching close to its rival Zomato, whose stock has soared 125% this year. But can Swiggy replicate such success post-IPO? 🎯 Key takeaway: Pre-IPO investing is always tricky, especially when 60% of funds go towards exits for early backers. Do your homework; there are better options in the listed markets. "Hit like if you're cautious, comment if you're bullish!" #SwiggyIPO, #StartupIPO, #VCExit, #QuickCommerce, #TechInvesting, and #MarketInsights

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