SynopsisA rush of block deals in newly listed Indian startups is putting private-market valuations to the test. Early investors in Groww and Meesho have made standout returns, while late-stage investments have delivered mixed outcomes. As IPO lock-ins expire, public-market price discovery is showing which private valuations hold up and how investors are cashing out.A rush of block deals in newly listed Indian startups is putting private-market valuations to a cash test and showing how little a headline valuation says about eventual investor returns.Investors sold about Rs 13,300 crore of shares via bulk and block deals across seven companies over the past month. The same sellers have monetised about Rs 25,550 crore cumulatively, including through offers for sale during IPOs and earlier blockNow Playing
Startup block-deal rush puts private valuations to the cash test - The Economic Times
A rush of block deals in newly listed Indian startups is putting private-market valuations to the test. Early investors in Groww and Meesho have made standout returns, while late-stage investments have delivered mixed outcomes. As IPO lock-ins expire, public-market price discovery is showing which private valuations hold up and how investors are cashing out.
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