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Fidelity marks up IPO-bound Lenskart's valuation to $6.1 billion

  • Fidelity has marked up Lenskart's valuation to $6.1 billion, a 21% increase compared to the previous valuation of $5 billion.
  • Lenskart is considering a $1 billion IPO at a potential $10 billion valuation, according to reports.
  • Crossover funds like Fidelity review portfolio company valuations periodically based on various factors.
  • Lenskart converted into a public company and changed its name in preparation for a public listing.
  • The company closed a $200 million round last year at a $5 billion valuation with investments from Temasek and Fidelity.
  • Founders of Lenskart had invested $20 million in the company in 2024.
  • Lenskart had earlier raised $600 million with a valuation of $4.5 billion in a round in March 2023.
  • Lenskart won the Startup of the Year award at The Economic Times Startup Awards 2024.
  • In FY24, Lenskart's net loss reduced to Rs 10 crore, operating revenue rose 43%, and Ebitda more than doubled.
  • Financial statements for fiscal year 2025 are yet to be filed by Lenskart.

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