BharatPe Prepares for IPO with Planned ₹800-1,200 Crore Pre-IPO-Funding Round

As per the CNBC-TV18 reports, BharatPe, the fintech unicorn known for its merchant-focused solutions, is taking its first steps toward the stock market. CEO Nalin Negi has confirmed that the company is on course to raise fresh capital ahead of its initial public offering. The move comes as BharatPe looks to position itself as a leaner, profitable alternative in India’s competitive fintech space.

Fundraising Plans and Valuation Outlook

According to news reports, BharatPe is planning to raise between ₹800 crore and ₹1,200 crore in a pre-IPO round. This would value the company at 11.5–12 times its revenues, lower than the peak ₹20,000 crore valuation seen in 2021 but closer to the multiples of listed peer Paytm. 

The company also received RBI approval to operate as a payment aggregator and is reportedly in discussions with Coatue Management to secure $80–100 million in fresh funding. These steps are expected to strengthen its balance sheet before hitting the public markets.

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Conclusion

As BharatPe prepares to list, investors face a clear trade-off: betting on BharatPe’s profitability at a smaller scale or backing Paytm’s wider reach and larger ecosystem. The outcome of its pre-IPO fundraising and investor appetite will be critical in shaping the fintech’s journey on Dalal Street.

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