1947 Tech 🇮🇳: 167

IPOs, secondaries and more!

1. Bankers chase Byju’s for IPO, valuation pegged up to $50 billion

Nearly every top investment bank is chasing Byju’s and nudging the most valuable Indian startup to seriously explore the public markets as soon as next year.

Most banks have given Byju’s a proposed valuation in the range of $40 billion to $45 billion, but some including Morgan Stanley have pitched a $50 billion valuation if the startup lists next year, according to two people with knowledge of the matter.

The startup, which has raised $1.5 billion since the beginning of the pandemic last year, was most recently valued at $16.5 billion.

The banks’ excitement comes as the Indian public market has shown a glimpse of strong appetite for consumer tech stocks. Food delivery Zomato had a stellar $1.3 billion debut on Indian stock exchanges last month. Scores of other top startups including Paytm, PolicyBazaar, Nykaa, Ixigo and MobiKwik have also filed paperworks for their IPOs.

Bankers chase Byju’s for IPO, valuation pegged up to $50 billion

2. Ola picks banks for initial public offer

Ola Cabs has started hiring investment banks and lawyers to work on its plans for an initial public offering that could see the ride-hailing company raise more than $1 billion, three people aware of the development said.

“Ola has shortlisted Kotak Mahindra Capital and Citigroup, and conversations are on with others such as Morgan Stanley. More banks will be added later. Two law firms have also been hired. A large part of the IPO will be primary capital to propel the company’s growth, while there will also be a secondary share sale by some investors.

Ola picks banks for initial public offer

Worth your attention:

1. PayU to buy out BillDesk for $4.7 bn — its most expensive acquisition till date Link

2. SaaS unicorn Freshworks files for IPO in the US Link

3. SoftBank-backed Delhivery plans to file for $1 billion IPO soon Link

4. Beer maker Bira 91 to open new brewery before IPO Link

5. Exclusive: Dream11 in talks to raise over $400 Mn at $8.5 Bn valuation Link

6. A91 Partners closes second fund at $525 Mn Link

7. Accel launches Atoms program to back early stage startups Link

8. This Indian unicorn promises 1-month salary as bonus to employees who stay fit Link

9. Exclusive: Ritesh Agarwal leads fresh investment in Magicpin at $165 Mn valuation Link

10. Exclusive: Digit Insurance raises fresh funds at $3.47 Bn valuation Link

11. Cars24 backers and co-founders offload shares worth $20 Mn in secondary deals Link

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