Zepto's IPO: A Public Money Grab in the Making? Here we go again! Zepto raises millions in a few quick funding rounds, watches its valuation jump from $1.4B to $5B in just over a year, without ever turning a profit, and now it’s gearing up for an IPO to raise another $500M. This isn’t innovation – it’s manipulation. When companies like Zepto haven’t shown a single profitable quarter but are somehow valued in the billions, it’s clear what’s happening: a mad rush to the IPO market to cash in on public money before reality sets in. Zepto's IPO isn’t a win for the market; it’s shaping up to be another case of looting public money. It’s time to stop glorifying startups that prioritize rapid valuations over real, sustainable growth. Zepto #ZeptoIPO #IPOMadness #ValuationHype #PublicMoneyGrab #InvestorsBeware
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#News | Zodius Capital marks a significant exit from OfBusiness, securing over $100 million from an $8 million investment made in 2016. The secondary share sale to high-net-worth individuals aligns with OfBusiness's ambitions for a $1 billion IPO in 2025, as the startup reports impressive growth in revenue and profit. #RealtyNXT #ZodiusCapital #OfBusiness #VentureCapital #Investment #IPO #B2BMarketplace #StartupSuccess #FinancialGrowth #RevenueGrowth #FundingNews #IndiaStartups Asish Mohapatra
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Jennifer Haas brought up startup stock today and it's a good reminder Preferred shares vs common shares If you're at a startup that raised any money from 2020-2022 it's like your common stock is under water and worth nothing. Let's dive in. 1. Let's say your company raised $5 million at a $20 mil valuation. 2. Let's say the VCs that invested got a 2x preference on their investment. 3. That means if the company sells for $10 mil which a lot of companies had their valuations slashed dramatically from crazy highs in 2020-2022. They get all the money from the acquisition. Common shareholders get nothing because they had no preference on their stock. Be careful out there and really get the details before you decided to buy your shares at a private company.
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Whatfix,founded by Khadim Batti Bhatti a leading SaaS provider specializing in digital adoption, has raised $125 million in a funding round led by Warburg Pincus LLC and SoftBank Group Corp., bringing its valuation to approximately $900 million. Founded in 2014, Whatfix offers innovative solutions including a digital adoption platform and no-code analytics, aiming to enhance productivity for enterprises. With 66% of its revenue from the US market, the company plans to use the new funds for strategic acquisitions and expanding its GenAI capabilities. Whatfix targets a 40% growth over the next two years and aims for an IPO thereafter, further solidifying its position in the rapidly evolving SaaS landscape. #Whatfix #SaaS #Funding #DigitalAdoption #Innovation #GenAI #Growth #TechInvestment #Startup77
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