**Zepto in Final Stages of $450M Funding at $7B Valuation**
*By Mudit Dube | Oct 01, 2025, 06:07 PM*
Zepto, a major player in the quick commerce sector, is in the final stages of raising $450 million (approximately ₹3,900 crore), according to sources cited by Moneycontrol. This funding round is part of the company’s broader strategy to expand its offerings and scale operations amid intensifying competition.
**Funding Round Details**
The $450 million investment round is co-led by the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS), a prominent US-based pension fund, and General Catalyst (GC), an existing investor in Zepto. Other existing investors—including Avenir, Avra, Lightspeed, Glade Brook, The Stepstone Group, and Nexus Venture Partners—are also expected to participate, aiming to bolster and maintain their stakes in the company.
**Valuation and Growth**
With this new injection of capital, Zepto’s valuation is projected to soar to $7 billion, marking a 40% increase from its $5 billion valuation last year. The company’s growth has been driven by an over 20% rise in order volumes, reflecting strong consumer demand in the quick commerce space.
The bulk of the funds raised will be invested directly into Zepto’s primary capital, fueling further expansion and development.
**Role of Secondary Share Deals**
A smaller portion of the funding—between $70 million and $100 million—will come through secondary share deals. In these transactions, early investors sell shares to new investors entering the company. This arrangement allows initial investors to partially cash out while continuing to hold ownership via new investments.
**Strategic Outlook**
With fresh capital at its disposal, Zepto plans to ramp up spending and aggressively increase its market share. The quick commerce market has seen a slowdown recently, with competitors such as Blinkit (operated by Eternal) and Instamart (by Swiggy) shifting focus toward profitable growth.
Zepto’s latest funding infusion aims to help the company reclaim lost ground and strengthen its position amid evolving market dynamics.
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*Stay tuned for more updates on Zepto and the quick commerce industry.*
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