Food and grocery delivery platform Swiggy has received approval from the market regulator for its proposed $1.25-billion public issue, investment banking sources told ET, reflecting the growing appetite for new-age investment choices in a country witnessing an unprecedented consumer boom. The Bengaluru-based company had filed draft papers for the IPO with the Securities and Exchange … Read more
New Delhi: Japan’s Softbank investment arm Softbank Vision Fund exited from Paytm in the June quarter at a loss of around USD 150 million, sources aware of the development said. Softbank invested about USD 1.5 billion in One97 Communications — the owner of Paytm brand — in tranches in 2017. “Softbank has exited Paytm at … Read more
Softbank-backed OYO is set to refile its much-awaited IPO as the global travel tech player is close to finalising its refinancing plans to raise up to USD 450 million via sale of dollar bonds, sources said. JP Morgan is the likely lead banker for the refinancing through the sale of dollar bonds at an estimated … Read more
Tokyo: SoftBank Group’s stock rose as founder Masayoshi Son considers the creation of a $100 billion chip venture that would supply AI-enabling semiconductors. Shares in the Tokyo-based tech investor gained as much as 3.2% after Bloomberg News reported the 66-year-old billionaire is seeking funding for a foray into AI chips to compete with Nvidia Corp. … Read more
