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Temasek-backed Indian D2C startup eyes $2b IPO: sources

Licious, a Bengaluru-based direct-to-consumer (D2C) meat and seafood delivery startup, is aiming for profitability ahead of a potential initial public offering (IPO) in 2026.

Sources indicate the company is targeting a valuation exceeding US$2 billion for the IPO.

In March 2023, Licious was valued at US$1.5 billion during its most recent funding round.

Founded in 2015 by Vivek Gupta and Abhay Hanjura, the company operates a “farm-to-fork” model, overseeing its entire supply chain.

Recent Licious developments

Timeline
11-Oct-2022 🌱 Temasek-backed Indian D2C startup launches alt protein brand
  • Licious launches India’s first D2C plant-based meat.
  • UnCrave offers products like seekh kebabs, high in protein.
15-Mar-2022 🍖 Temasek-backed D2C 🍖 unicorn bags $150m in series F2 fundraise
  • Licious raises $150M in Series F2 funding
  • Fresh funds for growth and strategic acquisitions
05-Oct-2021 🦐 Temasek-backed Indian D2C meat brand enters unicorn club with $52m raise
  • Licious raises $52M, valued at $1B.
  • Plans to expand production and enter new markets.
11-Jun-2021 🍖 Indian online fresh produce startup Licious banks $65m in series F money
  • Licious raises $65M from multiple investors
  • Total funds now reach $160M since its inception
25-Mar-2021 🚀 Monk’s Hill Ventures leads $1.5m round of Singapore software testing platform
  • UI-licious raises $1.5M in pre-series A funding
  • Funds to boost product dev and expand customer base

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