Ready to Invest?: Wake Fit Plans to Raise ₹468.2 Cr through IPO

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Bengaluru-based home and furnishings brand Wakefit Innovations has officially submitted its Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP) to the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) in preparation for its Initial Public Offering (IPO) of ₹468.2 crore.

The company has also indicated that it is considering a pre-IPO placement of up to ₹93.6 crore, which could potentially reduce the size of the fresh issue portion.

Founded in 2016 by Ankit Garg and Chaitanya Ramalingegowda, Wakefit is a company that provides sleep and home furniture solutions. They are said to provide the most amazing mattresses in the world.

Wake Fit has a variety of categories available to cater to the housing needs of people: Chairs, TVs, “work from home essentials”, cabinet shelves, sofa and of course, mattresses. 

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expanding and growing 

Where will the money go?

  • ₹82 crore allocated for capital expenditure to set up: 117 new Company-Owned, Company-Operated (COCO) Regular Stores and 1 COCO Jumbo Store

  • ₹15.4 crore to be spent on acquiring new equipment and machinery, boosting production capabilities.

  • ₹145 crore earmarked for lease, sub-lease rent, and license fees for existing stores to ensure operational continuity.

  • ₹108.4 crore dedicated to marketing and advertising for increasing brand awareness and visibility.

The remaining capital will be used for general corporate purposes.

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The Risks Involved 

Wakefit saw a 21% growth in revenue in FY24, going up from ₹812.6 crore in FY23 to ₹986 crore. It also managed to cut its losses sharply, from ₹145.6 crore last year to just ₹15 crore in FY24.

But even with higher revenue and lower losses, the company is still not profitable.

In the nine months ending December 2024, Wakefit reported a net loss of ₹8.8 crore. It is also still losing money from its core operations, and this cash burn has been mentioned as a major risk in its DRHP.

“Any shifts in consumer preferences, any disruption in the supply chain, or heightened competition could adversely affect our business, results of operations, financial condition and cash flows,” it said in the DRHP.

Knowing the potential growth and the risk Wakefit entails, are you ready to invest?

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