Wakefit DRHP Filing: SEBI, Rs 468 Crore IPO
wakefit Innovations, a thriving D2C home furnishings brand, has officially filed for an IPO, aiming to raise a significant Rs 468 crore. This strategic move, detailed in their draft red herring prospectus, will allow Wakefit to significantly expand its physical retail presence through new COCO stores and bolster its marketing initiatives. The IPO includes a fresh issue and an offer for sale, with funds earmarked for capital expenditure, equipment, and marketing efforts. Wakefit’s rapid growth and strong revenue figures position it as a key player in the booming Indian home furnishings market, projected to hit 5.9 trillion rupees by 2030. Stay informed of the key details from News Directory 3. Discover what’s next for this rapidly expanding company as it aims to capture a larger market share.
Wakefit Innovations Files IPO for Expansion of Home Furnishings Business
Updated June 27, 2025
Wakefit Innovations, a major player in india’s direct-to-consumer (D2C) home and furnishings market, has filed a draft red herring prospectus with SEBI for an initial public offering (IPO). The Bengaluru-based company aims to raise capital to fuel its growth and expand its market presence in the competitive home furnishings sector.
The proposed IPO combines a fresh issue of equity shares, totaling up to 4.682 billion rupees, with an offer for sale (OFS) of 58,399,085 equity shares. Several shareholders, including promoters Ankit Garg and Chaitanya Ramalingegowda, plan to offload shares as part of the OFS. Othre selling shareholders include Nitika Goel, Peak XV Partners Investments VI, Redwood Trust, Verlinvest S.A., SAI Global India Fund I LLP, Investcorp Growth Equity Fund, Investcorp Growth Opportunity Fund and Paramark KB Fund I.
Wakefit intends to use the net proceeds from the fresh issue to support its capital expenditure plans. This includes allocating 820 million rupees for establishing 117 new COCO (Company Owned Company Operated) regular stores and one COCO jumbo store. An additional 154 million rupees will be invested in purchasing new equipment and machinery. Furthermore, 1.45 billion rupees is earmarked for lease, sub-lease rent, and license fee payments for existing stores, while 1.084 billion rupees will be directed towards marketing and advertising to enhance brand awareness. The remaining funds will be used for general corporate purposes.
The company may also consider a pre-IPO placement of up to 936 million rupees before filing the Red Herring Prospectus. if this placement occurs, the fresh issue size will be reduced accordingly.
Established in 2016, Wakefit has rapidly grown to become a important player in the Indian home and furnishings market. As of March 31, 2024, it achieved a total income exceeding 10 billion rupees, making it the fastest-growing homegrown company in its sector among organized peers.
Wakefit offers a diverse product range, including mattresses, furniture, and furnishings, sold through its own website, COCO stores, and external channels such as e-commerce platforms and multi-branded outlets. The company operates five manufacturing facilities located in Bengaluru,Hosur,and Sonipat,equipped with advanced machinery and automation technologies.
In fiscal year 2024, Wakefit reported revenue from operations of 9.863 billion rupees, and 9.71 billion rupees for the nine-month period ending December 31, 2024.
What’s next
The Indian home and furnishings market is projected to reach 5.9 trillion rupees by CY2030, growing at a CAGR of 13%. Wakefit’s IPO aims to capitalize on this growth by expanding its retail presence and strengthening its brand through strategic marketing initiatives. Axis Capital Limited, IIFL Capital Services Limited, and Nomura Financial Advisory and Securities (India) Private Limited are managing the IPO. the equity shares are proposed to be listed on the BSE and NSE.