Snapdeal parent AceVector raises Rs 189 crore from anchor investors
AceVector, the parent company of Snapdeal, has raised Rs 189 crore from anchor investors ahead of its IPO scheduled to open on September 25, with a price range of Rs 30-32 per share. Major anchor allocations went to funds including Negen Undiscovered Value Fund and Singularity Growth Opportunities Fund II.
AceVector, which owns e-commerce platform Snapdeal, has successfully secured Rs 189 crore from anchor investors for its initial public offering, according to reports. The IPO is set to launch on September 25 with a price band of Rs 30-32 per share. Among the top allocators were institutional investors including Negen Undiscovered Value Fund and Singularity Growth Opportunities Fund II, indicating strong institutional confidence in the offering.
The anchor round represents a critical pre-launch phase for IPOs in India, where institutional investors typically commit capital before the general public subscription window opens. Strong anchor participation often signals market confidence in a company's valuation and growth prospects. For Snapdeal, which has undergone significant restructuring and profitability improvements in recent years, the anchor round demonstrates institutional interest in its recovery and business model transformation. The participation of established growth-focused funds suggests investors view the company as positioned for expansion within India's competitive e-commerce sector. The Rs 189 crore raise from anchors helps stabilize demand and can provide momentum for the broader public issue.
Source: Markets-Economic Times
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