Lenskart, Swiggy get valuation boost
After raising $200 million from Temasek and Fidelity, Lenskart’s valuation stands at $5 billion. Meanwhile, Baron Capital bumped up its stake in Swiggy by 25% to $15.1 billion.
3 June, 2024•3 min
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