As Zomato’s Initial Public Offering (IPO) worth Rs 9,375 crore opens for subscription today on Dalal Street, the company’s founder Deepinder Goyal shared his excitement on the microblogging site Twitter. Early in the morning, Goyal shared an emoji depicting his nervousness about the food delivery company going public.
“Just ordered a triple breakfast @zomato. Stress eating,” he tweeted at 8:38 AM.
Just ordered a triple breakfast @zomato. Stress eating 🤯😬
— Deepinder Goyal (@deepigoyal) July 14, 2021
His tweets triggered a wave of appreciation for Goyal from entrepreneurs and common people alike. The opening of Zomato’s IPO is a significant event for the digital Indian startup ecosystem as the food delivery platform is the first among them to get listed at the stock markets.
Reacting to Goyal’s tweets, digital payments app Paytm’s founder Vijay Shekhar Sharma said,” Make it large Deepi! Best wishes for superb listing. Rooting for you man”.
Make it large Deepi !
Best wishes for superb listing. Rooting for you man 🚀🚀#ZomatoIPO https://t.co/ip11uQe6Ic
— Vijay Shekhar Sharma (@vijayshekhar) July 14, 2021
“You will do amazingly well!,” wrote Ritesh Agarwal, founder, and CEO of Oyo Rooms.
You will do amazingly well! https://t.co/88rOmomnsi
— Ritesh Agarwal (@riteshagar) July 14, 2021
“As you take the big leap, wishing you and team zomato all the best. And thank you for creating value for InfoEdge along the way @deepigoyal,” tweeted Hitesh Oberoi, CoPromoter MD and CEO at InfoEdge.
Deepinder – Its been amazing to see your crazy journey from the sidelines. Still remember the early discussions with you and @pankajchaddah. As you take the big leap, wishing you and team zomato all the best. And thank you for creating value for InfoEdge along the way @deepigoyal
— Hitesh Oberoi (@hitobs) July 14, 2021
Co-Founder & CEO of Razorpay, Harshil Mathur gave his best wishes to Zomato and called it an inspirational moment.
All the best @deepigoyal @pradyotghate and the entire @zomato team! It’s a huge moment for the entire Indian startup ecosystem. Truly inspirational 🙏 https://t.co/1at15VaXfn
— Harshil Mathur (@harshilmathur) July 14, 2021
“Cheers to a fantastic listing Deepi and team Zomato,” tweeted Venture Capital investor Tarun Davda.
Cheers to a fantastic listing Deepi and team Zomato 🥂 this is an important milestone for the entire ecosystem and all of us are rooting for your success 🙏 https://t.co/z4hc5Co9Y7
— Tarun Davda (@tarun_davda) July 14, 2021
Giving his best wishes to Goyal, the founder of Milk Mantra, Srikumar Misra said, “All the best @deepigoyal- can totally understand the layers underneath that – it’s my go to emoji on various. Hope Zomato’s IPO rocks.”
All the best @deepigoyal – can totally understand the layers underneath that 😬 – it’s my go to emoji on various.
Hope Zomato’s IPO rocks. https://t.co/JZZ3i1THxl
— sri | srimisra.eth (@srikmisra) July 14, 2021
Niti Aayog’s CEO said, “Congrats @zomato for the highly successful 9375 Cr IPO & raising 4000 Cr from anchor investors ahead of IPO.“
Congrats @zomato for the highly successful 9375 Cr IPO & raising 4000 Cr from anchor investors ahead of IPO. Zomato has totally redefined the food service & delivery industry. Now present in 10,000 cities in 24 countries, their journey is truly inspirational & mind boggling. Gr8!
— Amitabh Kant (@amitabhk87) July 14, 2021
“Zomato coupon code “IPO”, valid till 16th July,” a user named Anshul Farkya wrote sarcastically.
Zomato coupon code "IPO", valid till 16th July 😅 https://t.co/oLe6RLte2P
— Anshul Farkya (@farkya_anshul) July 14, 2021
CRED’s founder Kunal Shah also conveyed his appreciation to the founder of Zomato for the IPO.
— Kunal Shah (@kunalb11) July 14, 2021
Ravish Naresh, co-founder, Khatabook, called Zomato’s IPO a pivotal moment in the Indian startup history. “What a ride Zomato has been! So much respect for Deepi and team.”
This is a pivotal moment in Indian startup history. What a ride Zomato has been! So much respect for Deepi and team. 🙏🙏🙏 https://t.co/H1TfSV34ST
— ravishnaresh.eth (@ravishnaresh) July 14, 2021
Later, at 12:08 PM, Deepinder Goyal thanked everyone for their wishes. “Feeling better after the breakfast and all the love. Topping up the breakfast with chai from @Chaayos,” he said.
Feeling better after the breakfast and all the love. Topping up the breakfast with chai from @Chaayos ❤️ pic.twitter.com/U9025BexVC
— Deepinder Goyal (@deepigoyal) July 14, 2021
Meanwhile, reacting to his photo with the Zomato’s first investor Sanjeev Bikhchandani of InfoEdge and Mohit Bhatnagar of Sequoia Capital, Goyal tweeted, “Infoedge’s tummy seems full.”
Infoedge’s tummy seems full. 🌯🍔🌭🥗🍕 https://t.co/5ZvzEx6D6p
— Deepinder Goyal (@deepigoyal) July 14, 2021
Ahead of its IPO, Zomato on Tuesday raised Rs 4,196 crore from anchor investors. The food delivery platform’s public offering will remain open for investors from July 14 to July 16. It includes a fresh issue of shares and an offer for sale(OFS) from Info Edge (India) Limited.