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Zepto, a unicorn in the rapid commerce space, aims to replicate the early success of Amazon in e-commerce. Co-founder and CEO Aadit Palicha shared this ambitious goal at the Moneycontrol Startup Conclave 2024, drawing parallels between Amazon’s rise in the late 1990s and early 2000s and Zepto’s current position.
Palicha emphasized the importance of focused execution to achieve their target, projecting a potential outcome of $50–80 billion if they succeed. He underlined that Zepto, based in Mumbai and specializing in rapid commerce, is committed to its core business without diversifying into related industries in the near future.
Zepto’s recent fundraising achievements highlight its growing prominence. The company raised $231 million in August of the previous year, valuing it at $1.4 billion. More recently, it secured $665 million at a $3.6 billion valuation, reflecting strong investor confidence in India’s burgeoning e-commerce sector. In a new funding round, Zepto has attracted interest for an additional $250 million, potentially reaching $400 million, with major investors like KKR and General Catalyst expected to participate. This successful fundraising underscores Zepto’s robust position in India’s quick commerce market.
Zepto is targeting the top 50–75 million households in India’s 40 largest cities, which represent a significant portion of the country’s grocery and essential purchases. Goldman Sachs estimates the urban retail market for fast commerce in India at around $300 billion, with the grocery sector alone projected to reach $850 billion by FY29. Zepto’s focus on these high-value households aims to capture a substantial share of this growing market.
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