Mumbai-based workspace solutions provider, Awfis Space Solutions Limited, raised an impressive amount of Rs 268.61 crore from 32 anchor investors. The investment was made at the upper price band of Rs 383 per equity share. The anchor book saw significant participation from both domestic and foreign institutional investors, indicating a strong interest in the company’s growth prospects.
Foreign Funds Displayed Prominent Participation: Popular foreign funds like Goldman Sachs Funds, Allianz Global Investors Fund, HSBC Global Investors Fund, Volrado Venture Partners Fund, and Natixis International Funds were among the key investors in the anchor book. It is worth noting that Ashoka Whiteoak ICAV and Ashoka Whiteoak Emerging Markets Trust PLC took a significant investment position, reflecting their confidence in Awfis Space Solutions Limited.
Retail Subscription Shows Exceptional Demand: The subscription data as of 5:00 PM on May 22, 2024, demonstrates a great level of interest from various investor categories. The Qualified Institutional Buyers (QIB) segment recorded a subscription of 0.30 times the allotted shares. Meanwhile, the Non-Institutional Investors (NII) category witnessed a high subscription rate of 2.76 times. Within the NII category, investors with a stake over 10 lakhs showed an impressive subscription of 2.40 times, while investors with a stake between 2 lakhs and 10 lakhs subscribed 3.48 times. Retail investors also displayed strong demand, subscribing 6.02 times the allocated shares. Even the participation from employees was noteworthy, with a subscription rate of 3.52 times.
Issue Closing Date and Prominent Domestic Institutional Investors: The initial public offering (IPO) of Awfis Space Solutions Limited is set to close on Monday, May 27, 2024. The IPO has garnered the attention of prominent domestic institutional investors, such as HDFC Mutual Fund, Nippon Life India Trustee Ltd, Axis Mutual Fund, Canara Rebeco Mutual Fund, Motilal Oswal Large Cap Fund, and Edelweiss Trusteeship Co Ltd. These investors’ participation further validates the potential of Awfis Space Solutions in the workspace solutions sector. Awfis Space Solutions Limited’s successful fundraise from anchor investors signifies the market’s confidence in the company’s business model and growth prospects. The strong participation of both domestic and foreign institutional investors, along with exceptional demand from retail investors, showcases the high level of interest in the IPO. As the company’s IPO draws to a close, it will be interesting to see how it utilizes the raised capital to fuel its expansion plans and capitalize on the increasing demand for flexible workspaces.
