IPOs and Catalysts/Events, Global Equity Research Ltd

Arun George

Arun has over 15 years’ experience covering the Technology sector. During this time, he has worked with technology start-ups and as an equity analyst in investment banks and independent research firms. He was formerly a Technology Analyst for Canaccord Genuity, Altium Securities, Espirito Santo Investment Bank, Noble Group and Clear Capital. He has a dual Master’s degree in Financial Engineering and Industrial and Operations Engineering from the University of Michigan. He obtained his Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay. He is also a CFA charterholder.

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Smart Share Global IPO: Valuation Insights

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Smart Share Global / Equity Capital Markets

<p>Smart Share/<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/smart-share-global-limited" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:32217:1" rel="noopener">Energy Monster (EM US)</a> is the largest mobile device charging service provider in China as measured by gross revenues in 2020, according to iResearch. Smart Share is backed by <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/alibaba-group-holding-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:787:1" rel="noopener">Alibaba Group (BABA US)</a> (16.5% stake), Hillhouse Capital (11.7% stake) and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/xiaomi-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:24409:1" rel="noopener">Xiaomi Corp (1810 HK)</a> (7.5% stake). Smart Share has filed for a Nasdaq IPO to raise proceeds of $300 million, according to press reports. </p><p>The mobile device charging service industry in China started to scale in 2017 out of the increasing gap between smartphone battery consumption and smartphone battery life. The rise of compelling apps, such as gaming and short-video apps, has spurred the need for a smartphone charge in a quick, cheap and convenient method. The widespread low-battery anxiety is the key pain point. A survey by iResearch shows that 93% of smartphone users have experienced the need to charge their mobile devices while they are away from their homes or offices.</p><div class="content-highlight"><p>Due to these favourable trends, the size of the mobile device charging service market in China is expected to grow from RMB9.0 billion in 2020 to RMB106.3 billion in 2028, representing a CAGR of 36.2% from 2020 to 2028, according to iResearch. Overall, we believe that Smart Share is well-positioned to tap into this growth opportunity.</p></div>

Smart Share/Energy Monster (EM US) is the largest mobile device charging service provider in China as measured by gross revenues in 2020, according to iResearch. Smart Share is backed by Alibaba Group (BABA US) (16.5% stake), Hillhouse Capital (11.7% stake) and Xiaomi Corp (1810 HK) (7.5% stake). Smart Share has filed for a Nasdaq IPO to raise proceeds of $300 million, according to press reports. The mobile device charging service industry in China started to scale in 2017 out of the increasing gap between smartphone battery consumption and smartphone battery life. The rise of compelling apps, such as gaming and short-video apps, has spurred the need for a smartphone charge in a quick, cheap and convenient method. The widespread low-battery anxiety is the key pain point. A survey by iResearch shows that 93% of smartphone users have experienced the need to charge their mobile devices while they are away from their homes or offices.Due to these favourable trends, the size of the mobile device charging service market in China is expected to grow from RMB9.0 billion in 2020 to RMB106.3 billion in 2028, representing a CAGR of 36.2% from 2020 to 2028, according to iResearch. Overall, we believe that Smart Share is well-positioned to tap into this growth opportunity.

Smart Share Global IPO Initiation: Charging Ahead