BharatPe weighs rights issue at lower valuation
By Abha Lohia ·
BharatPe valuation
BharatPe was valued at $2.8 billion (2021). Reported 16 October 2026.
| Valuation (2021) | $2.8 billion |
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- BharatPe is a Delhi-based fintech company that offers payments and financial services to merchants across India
- Talks reportedly cover a rights issue (new shares offered to current investors) of up to $100 million, likely closing nearer $50-75 million; the company…
- The round would reset its worth to about $1.5-1.7 billion, well under the $2.8 billion mark of 2021, ahead of a possible listing next year
What happened
- BharatPe may raise capital through a rights issue from existing shareholders.
- Target is up to $100 million, with $50-75 million seen as likelier.
- Pricing has not been fixed yet.
Why it matters
- Lets current investors raise their stake at a lower valuation.
- Resets worth before a possible IPO next year.
- The company has denied the plans.
The business
- BharatPe is a fintech firm based in Delhi.
- It serves merchants with payments and financial products.
The founders
- IIT Delhi alumnus
In numbers
$2.8 billionValuation in 2021
What happens next
- Pricing of the round is still to be decided.
Words to know
- Rights issue
- An offer of new shares to existing shareholders.
Terms in this story
- Valuation: A startup's valuation is the price investors agree the whole company is worth. For young companies it is set by negotiation and comparison, not by a formula.
- Fintech business model: Fintech startups make money in a handful of ways: charging a fee on each payment, earning interest on loans, taking a commission for selling financial products, or selling software to banks and businesses. Most successful companies combine two or three of these.
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