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Urban Company Raises $115M from Anchor Investors Before $260M IPO
10 Sep
Summary
- Urban Company garnered $115M from anchor investors
- IPO to raise $260M, with $63M in fresh shares and $197M from existing investors
- Funds to be used for technology, infrastructure, and marketing

On September 9, 2025, Urban Company, a leading app-based beauty and home services platform, has raised $115 million from a host of domestic and foreign institutional investors in an anchor round ahead of its upcoming initial public offering (IPO). The company's $260 million IPO is set to open for public subscription from September 10-12, with a price band of $13-$14 per share.
The anchor investors include prominent names such as Government Pension Fund Global, Nomura Funds Ireland Public Limited Company, Fidelity Funds, and several Indian mutual funds. The company has allocated over 8 million equity shares at $14 per share to these anchor investors, securing the $115 million in funding.
Urban Company plans to raise $63 million through the fresh issuance of shares, while existing investors will sell stakes worth $197 million. The funds will be utilized for developing new technologies, strengthening cloud infrastructure, lease payments, marketing activities, and general corporate purposes.
The Gurugram-based company operates a technology-driven, full-stack online marketplace for various home and beauty services, including cleaning, pest control, electrician, plumbing, and beauty treatments. It currently has a presence in India, the United Arab Emirates, Singapore, and Saudi Arabia.