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Chandigarh: — Value-focused e-commerce major Meesho is gearing up for one of the year’s most anticipated technology Initial Public Offerings (IPO), targeting a massive post-money valuation of approximately ₹52,500 crore (around $5.93 billion). The Softbank and Prosus-backed company is reportedly planning to launch its public offering in early December 2025.
The company, which directly competes with industry giants like Flipkart and Amazon in the value-driven segment of the Indian e-commerce market, has firmed up its valuation target following extensive roadshows and discussions with investors. The IPO is expected to be a major liquidity event for several key early investors and promoters.
📝 IPO Structure and Timeline
Meesho has been advancing rapidly through the regulatory process, having filed its draft papers with SEBI via the confidential route in July 2025, followed by the Updated Draft Red Herring Prospectus (UDRHP-1) on October 18. The company is expected to file the UDRHP-2 shortly.
The total offering is structured as a mix of fresh issue and a significant Offer For Sale (OFS):
| Component | Detail |
| Fresh Issue | ₹4,250 crore |
| Offer for Sale (OFS) | Up to 175,696,602 equity shares |
| Total Estimated Issue Size | Around ₹6,000-₹6,600 crore |
| Target Listing | Early December 2025 |
🎯 Use of Funds: Fueling Tech & Inorganic Growth
The proceeds from the Fresh Issue (₹4,250 crore) are designated for strategic investments aimed at accelerating the company’s technology edge and market expansion:
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Cloud Infrastructure: Significant investment in cloud infrastructure within its subsidiary, Meesho Technologies Private Limited (MTPL).
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AI & ML Talent: Funding the salaries for existing and replacement hires in the Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence (AI) and technology teams for development undertaken by MTPL.
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Marketing & Brand: Investment in MTPL for expenditure towards crucial marketing and brand-building initiatives.
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Strategic Growth: Funding inorganic growth through acquisitions and other strategic initiatives, along with general corporate purposes.
💡 The Value-Focused E-commerce Model
Meesho’s pitch to investors centers on its unique, multi-sided technology platform that drives e-commerce by connecting consumers, sellers, logistics partners, and content creators. The company’s value-focused model serves consumers from diverse income backgrounds across India by offering “Everyday Low Prices.”
This model is made possible by:
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Providing an extremely low-cost channel for sellers (operating on a zero-commission model).
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Enabling sellers to offer a wide assortment of products at affordable prices.
Key selling shareholders participating in the OFS include prominent venture capital firms such as Elevation Capital, Peak XV (formerly Sequoia Capital India), Highway Series 1, Y Combinator Continuity Holdings, and the company’s promoters Vidit Aatrey and Sanjeev Kumar.
The Book Running Lead Managers for the IPO are a prestigious group of domestic and international investment banks, including Kotak Investment Banking, JPMorgan, Axis Capital, Citi, and Morgan Stanley.
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