Zepto Eyes $400 Mn Funding at $7 Bn Valuation, Calpers to Lead the Round
Zepto Eyes $400 Mn Funding at $7 Bn Valuation, Calpers to Lead the Round
India’s fast-growing quick commerce unicorn, Zepto, is reportedly in talks to raise around $400 million (approx. ₹3,500 crore) in a new funding round, with U.S.-based pension fund Calpers poised to lead the investment. The funding round is expected to push Zepto’s valuation to a staggering $7 billion, marking another major leap in the company’s rapid growth trajectory.
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Calpers to Lead; Existing Investors Join In
According to sources familiar with the matter, this upcoming round will see participation from several of Zepto’s existing investors, including General Catalyst, Avra, Lightspeed, Glade Brook, StepStone, and Nexus Venture Partners. The round will reportedly be a mix of primary and secondary transactions, with a significant portion—$350–$380 million—coming in as a primary capital infusion.
This fresh capital injection will provide Zepto with more firepower to expand its operations, deepen its supply chain infrastructure, and fend off growing competition in the quick commerce segment from players like Blinkit, Swiggy Instamart, and BigBasket Now.
Zepto’s Fundraising Spree in 2024
Zepto has been aggressively raising funds throughout 2024, solidifying its position as a dominant player in India’s 10-minute delivery space. Earlier this year, the startup raised $665 million in June followed by another $340 million in August, both at a $5 billion valuation. The upcoming round represents a significant valuation jump of $2 billion in just a few months.
Notably, Zepto has also raised smaller tranches of capital from prominent Indian listed companies like Motilal Oswal, MapMyIndia, and Elcid Investments, showing strong interest from both global and domestic investors.
Despite the ongoing funding talks, Zepto has yet to officially disclose the complete extent of the current round or confirm participation from all expected investors.
Zepto’s Rapid Rise in Quick Commerce
Founded in 2021, Zepto has emerged as a leader in India’s burgeoning quick commerce segment, offering ultra-fast delivery of groceries and daily essentials. Operating in major Indian metros, Zepto leverages a dense network of dark stores and an efficient logistics system to deliver orders in as little as 10 minutes.
With increased funding, Zepto is expected to scale operations to newer cities, expand product categories, and possibly invest in AI-powered demand forecasting and warehouse automation to further improve delivery speed and operational efficiency.
Market Outlook & Competitive Landscape
The quick commerce industry in India is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of over 25% in the next five years. With major players like Blinkit (Zomato-owned) and Swiggy Instamart in the race, competition remains fierce. However, Zepto’s consistent fundraising and strong investor backing give it a clear edge in terms of capital availability and growth momentum.
As the startup nears closure of this round, all eyes will be on how Zepto utilizes the fresh capital to maintain its lead in the fast-evolving quick commerce space.
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