SoftBank leads $62 mn funding round in Grofers at lower valuation

Gurgaon-based online grocery startup Grofers India Pvt Ltd has raised Rs 400 crore (around $62 million) led by existing investor SoftBank, according to a media report on Friday. The Times of India reported that existing investor US-based Tiger Global and Russian billionaire Yuri Milner also participated in the round. The investment saw Grofers’ valuation fall by 20% to $300 million…

Grofers likely to raise $65 million; Sequoia Capital may not participate in funding round

Gurugram-based online grocery startup Grofers is in talks to raise around USD 60-65 million from its existing investors in a funding round, sources told Mint. The valuation of the online grocery store may drop by over 40 percent,they added. The funding round is being led by existing investor SoftBank with participation from Tiger Global Management participating. Sequoia Capital, however, may…