Groww's Billion-Dollar IPO Ambition Takes Flight

Billionbrains Garage Ventures, parent company of Groww, has filed updated draft papers for an IPO to raise Rs 7,000 crore. The offering includes a fresh issue and an offer for sale by promoters and investor shareholders. The company plans to use the proceeds for technology development and business expansion.

Billionbrains Garage Ventures, the parent company of stock brokerage giant Groww, has taken a significant step towards raising an estimated Rs 7,000 crore through an initial public offering (IPO). According to sources, updated draft papers have been filed with India's markets regulator Sebi.

The IPO involves a new issuance valued at Rs 1,060 crore paired with an offer for sale (OFS) of 57.42 crore shares by key stakeholders. The OFS is anticipated to be in the range of Rs 5,000-6,000 crore, targeting a company valuation of USD 9 billion, insiders disclosed.

Proceeds from the IPO are earmarked for technology development and expanding Groww's market presence. Notably, Rs 225 crore is allocated for brand promotion, and funds will be directed towards enhancing cloud infrastructure and supporting the NBFC affiliate Groww Creditserv Technology.

(With inputs from agencies.)