Exclusive: Shiprocket to raise Rs 220 Cr in pre-IPO placement

Shiprocket is set to raise Rs 220 crore in a pre-IPO placement as part of its upcoming public issue. The logistics and supply chain platform plans to mop up Rs 1,100 crore through a fresh issue, according to regulatory filings accessed by Entrackr.

The Temasek-backed company is reportedly targeting an overall issue size of Rs 2,000–2,400 crore, which will also include an offer for sale (OFS). Its board has cleared a special resolution to issue equity shares worth up to Rs 1,100 crore, including the pre-IPO component.

The move comes soon after Shiprocket’s confidential DRHP filing with SEBI and the stock exchanges. Media reports suggest the company has roped in Axis Capital, Kotak Mahindra, JM Financial, and BofA Securities as lead bankers for the issue.

Founded by Saahil Goel, Gautam Kapoor, and Vishesh Khurana, Shiprocket is a logistics and supply chain platform that enables businesses to streamline shipping through courier integration, real-time tracking, and automated solutions.

Shiprocket has raised over $320 million to date and is valued at $1.21 billion. According to the startup data intelligence platform TheKredible, Bertelsmann Nederland B.V. is the largest external stakeholder, followed by Tribe. Zomato, Temasek, LightRock, and PayPal are other notable investors in Shiprocket.

During the fiscal year ending March 2024, the company recorded a 21% year-on-year increase in revenue, reaching Rs 1,316 crore, while its losses stood at Rs 595 crore for the same period. 

It competes with Unicommerce, which recently acquired Shipway, along with other players such as Shipyar, among others.