Mamaearth is poised to achieve a significant milestone as it embarks on a remarkable journey of growth and transformation, marked by its upcoming IPO scheduled from October 31 to November 2.
In this offering, the company aims to raise an impressive Rs 1,701 crore at the upper limit of the range, valuing Mamaearth and its parent company, Honasa Consumer, at a remarkable Rs 10,425 crore.
The inception of Mamaearth traces back to 2016 when Ghazal, pregnant with her son, recognized the saturation of the Indian baby-care market with generic products containing harmful toxins. Faced with limited options, she decided to source 100% toxin-free products from the USA through her network of friends and family. In collaboration with her husband Varun, they set out to establish a brand that mothers in the country could trust – thus, Mamaearth was born.
During the early stages, the direct-to-consumer (D2C) ecosystem was emerging with the advent of Jio. In contrast, the offline space was dominated by established giants like Unilever and Johnson & Johnson. The challenge was clear: How could Mamaearth’s products stand out?
The answer, in hindsight, was straightforward – by actively listening to the needs and preferences of the mothers for whom the company was being built. From an initial offering of six product lines in December 2016, Mamaearth rapidly expanded to encompass over 140 SKUs, offering a wide range of skincare and haircare products. This growth trajectory has propelled Mamaearth to achieve an annual revenue run rate exceeding $100 million.