Groww, Meesho founders urge transparency post-IPO at ET Awards
Groww and Meesho founders used the Economic Times Startup Awards stage to advise startups eyeing public markets to wait until business models are predictable and maintain transparency after listing. The two companies, both nearly a decade old, went public within a month of each other late last year.
The remarks came during a panel discussion moderated by Samidha Sharma at the Bengaluru event, where past winners including Groww (Startup of the Year) and Meesho were recognised. Groww’s November 2025 IPO valued the wealthtech platform at $13 billion, StartupReader reported earlier this month.
The founders’ emphasis on transparency could signal a broader shift in how newly listed companies engage with investors. Both Groww and Meesho operate in sectors where investor expectations around growth and governance may be evolving.
The event also honoured other startups, including Armatrix for its industrial robotics innovations and Manu Chandra as top investor. Union commerce minister Piyush Goyal attended as guest of honour.
Sources: economictimes.indiatimes.com
“The timing of this advice suggests public-market investors may be demanding more predictable performance from recent tech listings.”
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