E-commerce giant Meesho, backed by SoftBank, is making headlines with its upcoming IPO. The initial public offering, valued at approximately Rs 5,421 crore, is set to open for bids, with a price band established between Rs 105 and Rs 111. At the upper end of this band, Meesho’s valuation is expected to reach a staggering Rs 50,096 crore. This move signals a significant step for the company and the future of e-commerce in India.
Strategic Use of IPO Proceeds and AI Integration
Meesho intends to utilize the capital raised through the IPO for several strategic initiatives. Key among these are technology upgrades, including greater adoption of artificial intelligence (AI), enhanced marketing efforts, and opportunistic inorganic growth. The company emphasizes its focus on “simplicity of products” and claims to have the “highest user rate among e-commerce apps.” Meesho is leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to tackle unique challenges within the Indian market, specifically in areas like product delivery, voice search, and image search, improving user experience and efficiency.
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Innovative Advertising and Content Commerce Strategy
Meesho is also revolutionizing its advertising approach, moving away from traditional metrics such as cost-per-click and cost-per-impression. Instead, the company empowers sellers by allowing them to define the minimum return on investment (ROI) they expect from their ad spend. Meesho’s AI algorithms generate an “affluence score” for each customer, based on browsing habits, product ratings, and purchase history. The system then scans over 15 crore active product listings in real-time to present the 20 most relevant items to each user.
Recognizing the shift towards short-form video content and influencer marketing, Meesho has developed its own content commerce platform. This platform is designed to seamlessly integrate entertainment and shopping, driving further growth and engagement. Optimizing the supply chain to support these purchases is a current area of focus for the company.
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