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01 Dec 2025

Meesho's Strategic IPO: A Long-Term Bet on Tech Talent

E-commerce giant Meesho plans to allocate Rs 480 crore from its IPO proceeds to salaries for AI and technology teams. The move has stirred debate about IPO fund use. The company looks to raise Rs 5,421 crore with plans for tech and marketing investments, and potential acquisitions.

Meesho's Strategic IPO: A Long-Term Bet on Tech Talent

Meesho to Allocate Rs 480 Crore from IPO Funds to AI and Tech Teams

Meesho, a leading e-commerce company, has sparked a social media debate by announcing plans to allocate Rs 480 crore of its public offer funds towards salaries for its AI and technology teams, as per its draft IPO papers.

The decision has raised questions about whether this allocation signifies financial prudence or highlights a strategic investment in tech talents.
Meesho is backed by SoftBank and is set to raise Rs 5,421 crore through its IPO, launching on December 3.
The offering includes a fresh issue of Rs 4,250 crore and a secondary sale of Rs 1,171 crore worth of shares.
Meesho plans to invest in various areas, including:

Cloud Infrastructure: Rs 1,390 crore
Marketing and Brand Initiatives: Rs 1,020 crore
Acquisitions and Strategic Initiatives: A limited portion (amount to be updated)

The company will update these details with the offer price in the prospectus before final filing.