FirstCry in talks to raise up to USD 200 mn
Asia’s largest online omnichannel platform for baby care, maternity, and kids products is also looking at going initial public offering (IPO) way over the next two years. February 20, 2021 Pune-based baby care, kids, and maternity products retailer FirstCry is looking to raise USD 150-180 million in secondary funding which is expected to double the […]
Softbank invests USD 400M in Indian baby products retailer FirstCry
The Pune-based omnichannel retailer has more than 400 stores in the country and is consistently expanding its both-online as well as physical presence. February 19, 2020 SoftBank, the Japan conglomerate is going to invest USD 300 million (Rs 2,120 crores) in the baby care and mother care products omnichannel retail company. The Japanese conglomerate will […]
FirstCry enters into kids education sector by acquiring Oi Playschool
Softbank-backed baby products e-tailer has announced its entry into the early childhood education. December 19, 2019 Firstcry Group’s Edubees Education has acquired play school chain Oi Play Schools of Hyderabad-based People Combine, the owner of Oakridge International Schools. While the amount of the deal is undisclosed, FirstCry seeks to leverage its premium chain and educational […]