Prosus to Expand Global Portfolio After Netting $2B on Swiggy Deal
TLDR
- Prosus NV gains over $2 billion from investment in Swiggy, showcasing the value of diverse portfolio beyond Tencent.
- Prosus invests $1.3 billion in Swiggy, sells $500 million shares in IPO, retaining 25% stake as Swiggy achieves $11.7 billion market value.
- Prosus actively seeks to replicate Tencent success with strategic investments in high-growth sectors like online food, e-commerce, and fintech.
Prosus NV reported a gain of over $2 billion from its investment in Indian food delivery platform Swiggy, underscoring the value of its diverse portfolio beyond Tencent.
After investing $1.3 billion for a 31% stake in Swiggy, Prosus sold shares worth over $500 million in Swiggy’s initial public offering, retaining a 25% stake. Swiggy’s shares rose 13% on its Mumbai trading debut, achieving a market value of about $11.7 billion.
Prosus’s success with Tencent, a stake originally purchased by parent company Naspers in 2001 for $34 million, has since overshadowed its other holdings. However, Prosus is actively seeking to replicate its Tencent success with investments in high-growth sectors like online food, e-commerce, and fintech. The company recently sold its stake in China’s Trip.com for $1.5 billion and is focusing on productive capital deployment.
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Key Takeaways
Prosus’s substantial return on Swiggy highlights its strategy of diversifying beyond Tencent, tapping into emerging markets and digital sectors with strong growth potential. With successful investments across sectors and geographies, Prosus aims to bridge the valuation gap between its Tencent stake and the rest of its portfolio. Swiggy’s IPO success further demonstrates investor interest in India’s rapidly growing digital economy, underscoring Prosus's commitment to expanding its presence in the region and its focus on sustainable global investments.
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