Indian Startups Bag $243 Mn; Zepto Files ₹8,010 Cr IPO, Meesho Buys Kirana Club For ₹202 Cr

Retail and consumer plays dominated the June 8-12 funding week. Zepto refiled its DRHP for an ₹8,010 Cr fresh issue, Meesho moved to acquire Kirana Club for ₹202 Cr, while BazaarNow ($7.5 Mn), Manam Chocolate ($9 Mn Series A) and Uni Seoul ($3.6 Mn Series A) closed rounds.

— Source publishedSat, 13 Jun, 2026, 09:00 IST·First seen Sat, 13 Jun, 2026, 09:03 IST·Source Inc42 · Buzz

What happened

Indian startups raised $243 Mn during June 8-12, with retail-relevant moves: Zepto filed updated DRHP for ₹8,010 Cr IPO, Meesho to acquire Kirana Club for ₹202

Key facts

  • $242.6 Mn weekly funding
  • Zepto IPO fresh issue ₹8,010 Cr
  • Meesho-Kirana Club deal ₹202.08 Cr
  • BazaarNow $7.5 Mn
  • Manam Chocolate $9 Mn Series A
  • Uni Seoul $3.6 Mn Series A

Why this matters

Meesho's ₹202 Cr Kirana Club acquisition underscores a buy-vs-build shift toward kirana network ownership, opening M&A windows for grocery-tech and quick commerce assets with embedded retailer relationships.

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