Zepto Prepares for IPO: Traffic and Advertising Grow, but Losses Persist

Friends, sharing a startup update: Zepto has announced IPO preparations and disclosed financials.

Key points:
- Advertising revenue rose 151% to ₹16.4bn, outpacing overall revenue growth.
- 640m orders in FY2026 and ~48m active users; network of 1,139 stores.
- Net loss widened to ₹59.1bn; the company warns of potential further losses.
- Planned raise up to ₹80.1bn, though public valuation remains uncertain.

Why it matters: monetization is shifting toward advertising, altering profitability prospects and valuation.

Do you think Zepto can justify its valuation given this mix of growth and losses?

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