Flipkart's IPO Plans Gain Momentum as Walmart Considers $35 Billion Valuation

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Walmart's Flipkart has made significant progress in its plans for an initial public offering (IPO), with a potential valuation of up to $35 billion. The Bengaluru-based online retailer is reportedly headed for a traditional IPO in the United States, with JPMorgan and Goldman Sachs in discussions to advise on the deal. The IPO process is still in flux, but the valuation could reach new heights for the Indian e-commerce giant. Flipkart, acquired by Walmart in 2018 for $16 billion, has seen rapid growth and now owns about 81.3% of the company. The online retailer sells 80 million products on its platform, competes with Amazon in India, and has over 300 million registered users.

Key Takeaways:

  • Flipkart is reportedly making progress toward an IPO as soon as the fourth quarter of this year, with a potential valuation of up to $35 billion.
  • Walmart has set up an internal IPO team and is leaning toward a traditional debut in the U.S., with JPMorgan and Goldman Sachs in discussions to advise on the deal.
  • The startup's valuation could exceed $35 billion, making it one of the largest IPOs in years.
  • Flipkart, founded in 2007, sells 80 million products on its platform, competes with Amazon in India, and has over 300 million registered users.
  • The company includes fashion retailer Myntra and Flipkart Wholesale, its digital marketplace targeted at small and medium businesses.
  • India has seen a rush of startups heading toward the public markets this year and next, with at least 10 offerings in the queue.

Statistics:

  • $35 billion: potential valuation of Flipkart's IPO
  • 80 million: number of products sold on Flipkart's platform
  • 300 million: registered users on Flipkart's platform
  • 81.3%: Walmart's stake in Flipkart
  • $16 billion: Walmart's acquisition price of Flipkart in 2018
  • 77%: Walmart's initial stake in Flipkart
  • 4th quarter: potential timeframe for Flipkart's IPO
  • 10: minimum number of startups heading toward public markets in India this year and next

Sources:

  • Bloomberg
  • TheStreet
  • Walmart's corporate newsroom
  • TheStreet's Jim Cramer