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B2B seafood company Captain Fresh has filed its draft red herring prospectus with Sebi through the confidential route for its IPO. Through the IPO, the company aims to raise ₹1700 crores. Captain Fresh IPO opens on [XX] and closes on [YY]. The allotment of shares will take place on [TBA]. The credit of shares to the Demat account will take place on [TBA]. The initiation of refunds will take place on [TBA]. The listing of shares will take place on [TBA]. Captain Fresh is into fish and seafood markets. It helps businesses procure fresh produce and supports their processing and distribution.
The company proposes to utilise the IPO proceeds for acquisitions in the US and Europe. The company eyes B2C expansion in higher global markets.
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According to an analysis, the Indian seafood market size was estimated at around USD 14.65 billion in 2024 and is projected to grow from USD 15.07 billion in 2025 to USD 20 billion by 2035, at a CAGR of 2.87% during the forecast period.
On the other hand, the Indian fish market size was valued at 22.32 million tons in 2024 and is expected to reach 43.77 million tons by 20233, at a CAGR of 7.38% from 2025 to 2033.
Captain Fresh was founded in 2020. It runs a tech-led seafood supply chain. It caters to Indian and global markets, including the US, Europe and the Middle East. The company aspires to transform the seafood industry by delivering high quality and reliable seafood to its customers.
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Captain Fresh offers seafood in various categories, including shrimp, salmon, crab & lobster, tuna, fish etc. Note that prior to its IPO, the company had raised ₹250 crores in its pre-IPO round.
The gross revenue of Captain Fresh rose 71% to ₹1395 crores in FY 24, from ₹817 crores in FY 23. It also reduced its net loss by 22% to ₹229 crores from ₹294 crores during the same period.
Captain Fresh is one of the foremost companies catering to the demands of seafood lovers in India and abroad. It services 500–1,000 wholesalers in the US. This accounts for nearly 60% of its demand.
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As per reports, Captain Fresh IPO comprises a fresh issue. The fresh issue aggregates up to ₹1700 crores.
The exact dates of the IPO are yet to be announced.
Utham Gowda is the Chairman and MD of Captain Fresh.
The lot size of shares in this IPO is yet to be announced.
You can read more about Captain Fresh and its IPO from the company’s draft red herring prospectus here.