Groww Secures Rs 2,984 Crore from Anchor Investors Before IPO Launch

Billionbrains Garage Ventures, the parent company of Groww, secured over Rs 2,984 crore from anchor investors like the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority and the Government of Singapore. This funding was obtained just before the company's Rs 6,632 crore initial public offering (IPO) opened for public subscription. The anchor book attracted 102 funds, including prominent names such as Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley.

Anchor Investors and Share Allocation

The company allocated 29.84 crore shares to anchor investors at Rs 100 each, raising Rs 2,984.5 crore in total. Among these investors, 17 domestic mutual funds received about 46.6% of the shares, which equates to 13.9 crore shares across 54 schemes. Major domestic participants included HDFC Mutual Fund and SBI MF.

IPO Details and Promoter Participation

Groww's IPO is set to open on November 4 and close on November 7, with a price band of Rs 95-100 per share. The IPO aims for a valuation exceeding Rs 61,700 crore. It includes a fresh issue of equity shares worth Rs 1,060 crore and an Offer For Sale (OFS) of 55.72 crore shares by promoters and investors.

Promoters and Investor Share Sales

Promoters Lalit Keshre, Harsh Jain, Neeraj Singh, and Ishan Bansal are each offering up to one million shares as part of the OFS. Other investors like Peak XV Partners Investments VI-1 and YC Holdings II are also selling shares. Groww's founders hold a 27.97% stake in the company.

Use of IPO Proceeds

The IPO proceeds will support technology development and business expansion. Specifically, Rs 225 crore is earmarked for brand building and marketing activities, while Rs 205 crore will boost Groww Creditserv Technology Private Limited's capital base. Additionally, Rs 167.5 crore will fund margin trading facilities through Groww Invest Tech Private Limited.

Financial Performance and Market Position

Despite SEBI's tightened F&O norms affecting the industry, Groww reported a profit of Rs 1,824 crore in FY25, tripling from the previous year. The company acquired over 80% of its new customers organically and maintained a three-year retention rate of 77%. In mutual funds, Groww accounted for Rs 34,000 crore in SIP inflows in FY25.

Company Background and Future Plans

Founded in 2016, Groww has become India's largest stockbroker with over 12.6 million active clients by June 2025. The company plans to debut on the stock market on November 12. Headquartered in Bengaluru, Groww filed draft papers confidentially with SEBI in May for its IPO.

Groww's strategic use of the confidential pre-filing route allows flexibility in its IPO plans by delaying public disclosure under the DRHP until later stages. This approach is gaining popularity among Indian firms seeking adaptable IPO strategies.

With inputs from PTI