GIC subsidiary and promoter Sunu Mathew lead LEAP India’s pre-IPO placement round
KKR-backed supply chain solutions provider LEAP India Ltd. completed its Rs 371.3 crore pre-IPO placement on Thursday. In consultation with the IPO’s book-running lead managers
KKR-backed supply chain solutions provider LEAP India Ltd. completed its Rs 371.3 crore pre-IPO placement on Thursday. In consultation with the IPO’s book-running lead managers, the company privately placed 23,351,100 equity shares at an issue price of Rs 159 per share, including a premium of Rs 158.The pre-IPO placement round saw participation from Matyas Possessiones, in which the company’s promoter Sunu Mathews holds 99% stake, as well as Singapore-based wealth fund GIC’s subsidiary Gamnat Pte Ltd.
Leading hedge fund Dymon Asia Multi-Strategy Investment (Singapore) also participated in the pre-IPO round.Gamnat Pte Ltd was allocated 17,610,000 equity shares of the company on August 3, 2026, for Rs 159 per equity share, each aggregating to Rs 279.99 crore.Dymon Asia Multi-Strategy Investment (Singapore) Pte Ltd was allotted 3,144,600 equity shares each at Rs 159 per equity share each aggregating to Rs 49.99 crore. Matyas Possessiones Private Limited was allotted 1,446,500 shares each at Rs 159 per equity share each aggregating to Rs 22.99 crore.KKR-backed LEAP India will open its Rs 2,480 crore IPO for subscription on August 7, with a price band of Rs 151-159 per share.
The issue comprises a Rs 480 crore fresh issue and a Rs 2,000 crore OFS. The company plans to use proceeds to repay debt and for general corporate purposes.JM Financial Ltd. is serving as the book-running lead manager for the IPO, while MUFG Intime India Pvt.
Ltd. has been appointed as the registrar for the issue.Backed by KKR, supported by a diversified customer base, and benefiting from rising demand for efficient logistics infrastructure, LEAP India’s IPO is expected to draw attention from investors seeking exposure to India’s growing logistics and supply chain market.
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