Lithuania’s Vinted has made headlines by securing a remarkable new valuation of €5 billion (approximately $5.4 billion), following a significant secondary share sale worth €340 million ($367 million). This achievement underscores the growing strength of the second-hand fashion marketplace and its impact on the broader retail landscape.
Major Players in the Secondary Share Sale
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French health insurance startup Alan has reached a valuation of $4.5 billion following a new funding round led by Belfius, one of Belgium’s largest banks. This Series F round raised €173 million (approximately $193 million), with participation from existing investors including Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan, Temasek, Coatue, and Lakestar.
Founded to provide health insurance that complements…
Engine, previously known as Hotel Engine, has secured $140 million in Series C funding led by a private equity firm advised by Permira, boosting its valuation to $2.1 billion. This marks a significant 62% increase from its prior valuation of $1.3 billion following a $65 million Series B round in late 2021.
This growth comes amid a challenging environment where many startups are facing flat or…
Zepto, the rapidly growing quick commerce company, has successfully raised $340 million in its latest follow-on financing round, propelling its valuation to a remarkable $5 billion. This funding round marks Zepto’s third major capital infusion within the past year, bringing its total capital raised in the last 12 months to over $1 billion.
The company initially aimed to secure $400 million but…
Rebel Foods, the Mumbai-based cloud kitchen startup behind brands like Faasos, Oven Story, and Behrouz Biryani, is negotiating a $120 million funding round led by Singapore’s Temasek. This new round, if completed, will mark another significant investment in the Indian startup ecosystem, echoing the large funding rounds seen recently by startups like Zepto and Meesho.
The funding is being sought…
Ola Electric Mobility, India’s leading e-scooter manufacturer, has achieved a significant milestone by reaching a valuation of Rs 58,664 crore ($6.99 billion) after a 20% surge in its stock value on Friday. This impressive leap follows the launch of its new line of e-motorcycles and the company’s strategic plan to cut costs by producing its own batteries.
The company’s entry into the…
CreditAccess India BV, a Netherlands-based firm with a 66.56% stake in CreditAccess Grameen, is aiming for a $2.7 billion valuation for the microfinance company, according to a report by Mint. If successful, this deal would become the largest transaction in India’s $51 billion microfinance sector.
To facilitate the sale, CreditAccess India has enlisted investment banks Jefferies, Barclays…
