Zepto is back in the news. And this time, it’s big. The quick commerce company is looking to raise between $450 to $500 million. If the deal goes through, the company will be valued at $7 billion.
This would be Zepto’s first fundraise in 2025. It comes after a strong 2024 where Zepto had already raised three big rounds. The news was reported by CNBC-TV18, quoting sources close to the matter.
The talks are in the final stages. According to reports, existing investors General Catalyst and Avenir Growth are leading the round. Other investors are also expected to join in on a pro-rata basis.
A Look Back: Zepto’s 2024 Growth Spree
In November 2024, Zepto raised $350 million at a $5 billion valuation. That round was led by Motilal Oswal’s private wealth division. It included major names like the Mankind Pharma Family Office, RP Sanjiv Goenka Group, and even celebrities like Sachin Tendulkar and Abhishek Bachchan.
Before that, in August 2024, Zepto raised $340 million from a US-based VC. The company’s valuation had then jumped to $5 billion. Dragon Fund and Epiq Capital joined in, while older investors like Lightspeed and DST increased their share.
And even before that, in June 2024, Zepto pulled in $665 million in a pre-IPO round. Back then, the company’s valuation was just $3.6 billion.
So yes, Zepto has been growing fast.
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What’s Driving Zepto’s Rise?
Zepto is going head-to-head with Swiggy and Zomato’s parent company, Eternal. All of them are fighting for India’s quick commerce crown. Zepto’s speed, solid tech, and strong brand seem to be helping it win.
The company is also planning an IPO. It’s not official yet, but signs are strong. With this latest fundraise, Zepto looks ready to enter public markets very soon.
CEO Aadit Palicha has spoken in the past about how hard it was to win investor trust as an 18-year-old founder. Today, Zepto is one of India’s fastest-growing startups.
What This Means for Indian Startups
This Zepto fundraise is more than just big numbers. It shows that investor trust in Indian startups is growing. It also shows that local startups can lead billion-dollar rounds with both global and domestic backers.
Zepto is not just growing. It’s setting the pace.
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