GupShup IPO

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Gupshup was founded in 2004 by Beerud Sheth, Dr Milind R Agarwal, and Rakesh Mathur. Following a $240 million funding round in 2021, Sheth told reporters that ""we want to build relationships with these large investors because they can help us in a future IPO.""

Gupshup is a conversational messaging platform that provides messaging tools to businesses. Additionally, the company offers an SMS-based social network for consumers. The company made 5 acquisitions between 2021 and 2022, including of Active.ai and OneDirect. Gupshup has raised more than $450 million in venture capital funding from investors such as Fidelity Management, Tiger Global, and White Oak Global Advisors. The company was valued at $1.4 billion in after Tiger Global contributed $100 million in fresh capital in 2021.

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Is GupShup a publicly traded company?

GupShup is a private company and not publicly traded.

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Will GupShup go IPO?

GupShup has not yet filed for an IPO. However, it's important to note that IPOs are not the sole avenue for a private company to transition to public trading. Private companies can also go public through alternative methods such as but limited to Special Purpose Acquisition Companies (SPACs), direct listings, or through mergers and acquisitions. Find out which companies are eyeing an IPO on our Tech IPO Calendar 2024.

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What is GupShup's funding to date?

GupShup has raised $400.16MM to date.

When was GupShup founded?

GupShup was founded in 2004.

Who are GupShup's major investors?

Tiger Global Management

Helion Venture Partners

Lloyd George Asian Plus Fund

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GupShup funding rounds and last known valuation

Date	Funding Round	Funding Raised	Price per Share	Last Known Valuation
4/8/2021	Series F	$350MM raised	$XXX.XX	$XXX.XX
9/1/2011	Series E	$10MM raised	$XXX.XX	$XXX.XX
2/26/2010	Series D	$12.08MM raised	$XXX.XX	$XXX.XX
10/7/2008	Series C	$12.34MM raised	$XXX.XX	$XXX.XX
1/31/2007	Series B	$12.75MM raised	$XXX.XX	$XXX.XX
6/6/2005	Series A and A-1	$2.99MM raised	$XXX.XX	$XXX.XX

Based on primary financings

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Updated on: Jul 26, 2024

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GupShup IPO

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Learn more about GupShup

Is GupShup a publicly traded company?

Will GupShup go IPO?

What is GupShup's IPO price?

Can you invest in GupShup pre-IPO?

What is the value of my GupShup shares?

Can you sell GupShup before it goes public?

What is GupShup's funding to date?

When was GupShup founded?

Who are GupShup's major investors?

GupShup funding rounds and last known valuation

Series F

Series E

Series D

Series C

Series B

Series A and A-1

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