🔔India’s HealthKart valued at $500M in new investment
HealthKart, India’s largest consumer nutrition platform, raised $153 million in a secondary investment, boosting its valuation to $500 million. Co-led by ChrysCapital and Motilal Oswal, this round saw exits from previous investors, including Peak XV. The startup, which reported $118.5 million in revenue for FY 2024, plans to expand as India’s sports nutrition market grows.
🔔India’s HealthKart valued at $500M in new investment
HealthKart, India’s largest consumer nutrition platform, raised $153 million in a secondary investment, boosting its valuation to $500 million. Co-led by ChrysCapital and Motilal Oswal, this round saw exits from previous investors, including Peak XV. The startup, which reported $118.5 million in revenue for FY 2024, plans to expand as India’s sports nutrition market grows.
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