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Daily Brief India: BrainBees Solutions and more

In today’s briefing:

  • Brainbees Solutions (FirstCry) IPO: Key Facts, Financials and Valuations
  • BrainBees Solutions IPO: Five Facts Why FirstCry Is Not a First Class Company


Brainbees Solutions (FirstCry) IPO: Key Facts, Financials and Valuations

By Devi Subhakesan

  • BrainBees Solutions (0172540D IN) that operates FirstCry, India’s leading Online Mom and Child vertical, has launched a USD500 mn IPO that closes on August 8th.
  • The IPO pricing suggest a post-money equity valuation of around USD 2.8 billion and an EV/Revenue multiple in the range of 3.5X-3.7X.
  • Brainbees operates in an attractive online vertical noted for its high frequency purchases and long term customer relationship. However it has not built significant competitive advantages versus leading horizontal platforms.

BrainBees Solutions IPO: Five Facts Why FirstCry Is Not a First Class Company

By Devi Subhakesan

  • We highlight several red flags  with regard to BrainBees Solutions (0172540D IN) operations, business strategy and governance for investors’ careful consideration.
  • At the announced IPO price band of Rs440 – Rs465, Brainbees implied EV/Revenues (FY24) works out to 3.5X – 3.7X – a significant discount to India listed online retail verticals.
  • Despite seemingly inexpensive relative valuations, we do not see a compelling reason to invest in the company, specially given the several red flags discussed below.

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