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| 03 March, 2021, 11:35 AM IST | E-Paper
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    IPO-bound Nykaa in talks for new funding round at $2 billion valuation

    Nykaa wants to realign its cap table before the IPO, hence some of the early backers may exit making way for newer investors. (Illustration: Rahul Awasthi/ETtech)

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    Nykaa’s secondary financing round is seen as a valuation exploration exercise before the Falguni Nayar-led startup sets out for an IPO at $3.5 billion valuation.

    Mumbai: Nykaa is in talks to raise $50-$150 million in a secondary financing round, which is expected to value the omnichannel beauty retailer at $2 billion, multiple people in the know of developments told The Economic Times. According to industry insiders, this is a valuation exploration exercise for the Falguni Nayar-led firm before it sets out for an initial public offering (IPO). A secondary transaction is where investors are swapped at
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