Transaction · Payments · 2020

Flipkart / PhonePe 2020

Flipkart acquired PhonePe on December 3, 2020.

Target
PhonePe
Acquirer
Flipkart
Announced
December 3, 2020
Sub-sector
Payments

Transaction overview

  • Flipkart announced the acquisition of PhonePe on December 3, 2020.
  • The deal is expected to close pending customary conditions.

Strategic rationale

Spin-off gives PhonePe operational autonomy, dedicated capital access, and ability to create employee equity incentives while Flipkart retains majority control.

Deal terms & multiples

Deal value
Not disclosed
Target revenue
Not disclosed
Target EBITDA
Not disclosed
EV / Revenue
Not disclosed
EV / EBITDA
Not disclosed
Announcement
December 3, 2020
Acquirer
Flipkart (Strategic)
Sub-sector
Payments

Frequently asked questions

When did Flipkart announce the acquisition of PhonePe?

Flipkart announced the acquisition of PhonePe on December 3, 2020.

What sub-sector is PhonePe in?

PhonePe is tracked in the Payments sub-sector.

Sources

  • yourstory.com /2020/12/flipkart-co-founder-binny-bansal-joins-phonepe-fintech