Urban Company IPO

Company Overview:

• Incorporated in December 2014, Urban Company is a technology-driven, full-stack online marketplace offering home and beauty services.

• As of June 30, 2025, the company has a presence in 51 cities across India, UAE, and Singapore (excluding Saudi Arabia, where it operates via a joint venture).

• Its platform enables consumers to book services such as cleaning, plumbing, electrical work, appliance repair, beauty treatments, and massage therapy, delivered by trained and background-verified professionals.

• Urban Company has also ventured into home solutions with the launch of water purifiers and electronic door locks under the brand ‘Native’. It provides professionals with training, tools, financing, insurance, and branding support, improving service quality and income opportunities.

• By net transaction value, Urban Company is the largest online full-stack home and beauty services platform in India in the nine months ended December 2024.

• The Indian home services market, valued at USD 59.2 billion in 2024, is projected to reach USD 97.4 billion by 2029, with online penetration still below 1%, highlighting huge growth potential.

• In the quarter ended June 30, 2025, the company had 54,347 average monthly active service professionals, operating across 12,000+ service micro-markets.

Revenue Streams:

1. Platform services for consumers

2. Sale of products to service professionals for service delivery

3. Sale of ‘Native’ branded products to consumers

Objects of the Issue:

1. Technology development & cloud infrastructure – ₹190 Cr

2. Lease payments – ₹75 Cr

3. Marketing activities – ₹90 Cr

4. General corporate purposes – ₹117.1 Cr

Urban Company IPO: Key Details

• IPO Dates: 10 to 12 Sept 2025

• Price Band: ₹98 to ₹103 per share

• Lot Size: 145 Shares

• Total Issue Size: 1,900.00 Cr

• Retail Quota: 10%

• GMP: 30% (only for information)

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Strengths:

• Consumer-first approach has built trust and strong brand equity.

• Transparent pricing boosts user confidence and loyalty.

• Wide service range with quality-vetted professionals ensures consistent service delivery.

• User-friendly app and technology create a seamless customer experience.

• Scalable business model supports rapid national and international expansion.

• Diversification into ‘Native’ branded products provides additional revenue streams.

• Strong professional ecosystem support (training, financing, tools, insurance) enhances supply-side stability.

• First-mover advantage in the organized home services market, positioning Urban Company as a category leader.

• High growth potential in India due to low online penetration (<1%) in a large, fragmented market.

• Large and active professional base (54,000+ active partners in Q1 FY26) ensures service availability across cities.

Risks / Weaknesses:

• Fair labour practices and worker welfare concerns could affect brand perception.

• High dependence on gig workers impacts consistency and service margins.

• Negative publicity (e.g., worker strikes, consumer complaints) may quickly erode brand trust.

• Data breaches and cybersecurity risks remain a threat due to sensitive customer and partner data.

• Changing labour and gig economy regulations could restrict operational flexibility.

• Low retail quota (10%) may limit small investor participation in IPO gains.

• Thin profitability margins in gig-based businesses raise sustainability concerns.

• Competition risk from both unorganized players and potential entry of large tech platforms.

• Operational risks in managing 12,000+ micro-markets and maintaining uniform quality standards.

• International expansion challenges (UAE, Singapore, KSA JV) could dilute focus and increase costs. DISCLAIMER: No financial information whatsoever published anywhere here should be construed as an offer to buy or sell securities, or as advice to do so in any way whatsoever. All matters published here are purely for educational and information purposes only and under no circumstances should be used for making investment decisions. Readers must consult a qualified financial advisor before making any actual investment decisions, based on the information published here. Any reader making decisions based on any information published here does so entirely at their own risk. Investors should bear in mind that any investment in the stock market is subject to unpredictable market-related risks. The author has no plans to invest in this offer and also the author does not recommend investing in any offer published on this website.