Fractal Analytics IPO Secures Strong Anchor Investment of ₹1,248 Crore
In a significant development for the Indian capital markets, Artificial Intelligence leader Fractal Analytics Limited announced on Friday, 6 February, that it has successfully raised a substantial ₹1,248.26 crore from anchor investors. This strategic move comes just ahead of the company's highly anticipated initial public offering (IPO), signaling robust institutional confidence in the AI sector's growth trajectory.
Anchor Investor Allocation Details
The company has officially allotted 1,38,69,499 equity shares to a diverse group of 52 anchor investors, with each share priced at ₹900. This allocation represents a critical milestone in the IPO process, demonstrating strong demand from sophisticated institutional players. Notably, approximately 38% of the total anchor shares, amounting to 52,77,680 equity shares, were allocated to 11 prominent domestic mutual funds across 22 different schemes. This substantial participation from domestic funds highlights the growing appetite for technology and AI-focused investments within India's financial ecosystem.
Domestic and International Investor Participation
The anchor book witnessed enthusiastic participation from leading domestic institutional investors, creating a solid foundation for the public offering. Major mutual funds that participated include SBI Mutual Fund, ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund, Motilal Oswal Mutual Fund, UTI Mutual Fund, Trust Mutual Fund, Bandhan Mutual Fund, Invesco Mutual Fund, Baroda BNP Paribas Mutual Fund, and Sundaram Mutual Fund. This diverse representation underscores the broad-based institutional support for Fractal Analytics' market debut.
Insurance companies also demonstrated significant interest, with participation from industry giants including Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC), HDFC Life Insurance Company Limited, SBI Life Insurance Company Limited, Bharti AXA Life Insurance Company Limited, and Edelweiss Life Insurance Company Limited. The global investor community showed equally strong engagement, with notable participants such as Morgan Stanley Investment Funds, Ashoka WhiteOak Emerging Markets Funds, Jupiter Global Fund, Goldman Sachs Bank Europe, Societe Generale – ODI, Flumen Investment Trust, Optimix Wholesale Global Emerging Markets Share Trust, Neo Prime Fund, and Neo Secondaries Fund.
Grey Market Premium and Expected Listing Price
Market sentiment appears positive, with the grey market premium (GMP) for Fractal Analytics shares standing at ₹61 per share as of 9:35 pm on Friday, 6 February. With the upper price band fixed at ₹900 per share, this GMP suggests an expected listing price of approximately ₹961 per share, representing a premium of 6.78%. This data, sourced from Chittorgarh, indicates healthy secondary market demand ahead of the official listing.
IPO Structure and Financial Details
The proposed IPO is valued at an impressive ₹2,834 crore, comprising two distinct components:
- A fresh issue of shares worth ₹1,023.5 crore
- An Offer For Sale (OFS) component worth ₹1,810.4 crore
The OFS is being undertaken by existing shareholders, including Quinag Bidco Ltd, TPG Fett Holdings Pte. Ltd, Satya Kumari Remala, Rao Venkateswara Remala, and GLM Family Trust. The IPO is managed by a consortium of leading financial institutions serving as Book Running Lead Managers: Kotak Mahindra Capital Company Limited, Morgan Stanley India Company Private Limited, Axis Capital Limited, and Goldman Sachs (India) Securities Private Limited.
Utilization of IPO Proceeds
Fractal Analytics has outlined a comprehensive plan for utilizing the funds raised through the IPO. The company intends to allocate portions of the proceeds toward several strategic initiatives:
- Settling outstanding debts of its subsidiary
- Procuring new laptops and securing additional office premises
- Investing in research and development to enhance AI capabilities
- Strengthening sales and marketing efforts
- Pursuing undisclosed strategic acquisitions
This diversified allocation strategy reflects the company's commitment to both strengthening its financial position and accelerating growth through technological innovation and market expansion.
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