Quick commerce unicorn Zepto, which raised over $1 billion in the previous months, has begun its work for an initial public offering. The startup reportedly began discussions with investment banks regarding its plans, which are aiming to go live in the second half of 2025. Quite ambitious, this fits into the dreams of many new-age entrepreneurs.
Successive rounds of funding have driven Zepto’s rapid growth, including a $340 million raise last month. Its list of prominent investors means it has now reached a valuation of $5 billion. It maintains a network of “dark stores”-small warehouses used only for order fulfillment-enabling it to deliver products within minutes to satisfy urban Indian consumers.
With Zepto gearing up for a potential IPO, quick commerce will keep changing between opportunities and challenges. Whether the startup will ever make it depends on whether the company will be able to keep up the pace of growth, overcome competitive pressures, and use market trends to one’s advantage.
