Sequoia Capital Sells 1.55 Cr GROWW Shares, Stake Drops to 1.32%
Sequoia Capital Global Growth Fund III sold 1.55 crore shares of Billionbrains Garage Ventures Limited between May 12, 2026, and September 17, 2026, via open market transactions. Their stake reduced from 1.57% to 1.32%. The disclosure was made under SEBI Takeover Regulations.
The sale involves a substantial number of shares and a significant investor, which could influence market sentiment and stock price. However, the remaining stake is still considerable, and the sale occurred over an extended period.
The sale of a significant number of shares by a major shareholder like Sequoia Capital can be perceived negatively by the market, indicating a reduction in their confidence or investment in the company.
Sequoia Capital Global Growth Fund III – U.S./India Annex Fund, L.P. has disclosed the sale of 1,55,34,152 equity shares of Billionbrains Garage Ventures Limited. These transactions occurred in the open market between May 12, 2026, and September 17, 2026. The sale resulted in Sequoia Capital's shareholding in Billionbrains Garage Ventures Limited decreasing from 1.57% to 1.32%.
The disclosure was made pursuant to Regulation 29(2) of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers) Regulations, 2011. Prior to the disposal, Sequoia Capital held 9,85,33,510 equity shares, representing 1.57% of the total share capital. The total sale amounted to 1,55,34,152 shares, which constitutes 0.25% of the total share capital. After the sale, the remaining holding is 8,29,99,358 equity shares, equating to 1.32% of the total share capital.
Peak XV Partners Investments VI-1 is identified as a Person Acting in Concert (PAC) with the seller. The total paid-up equity share capital of Billionbrains Garage Ventures Limited, as of June 30, 2026, was 6,27,35,96,631 equity shares on a non-dilutive basis and 6,30,49,13,407 equity shares on a fully dilutive basis. The last transaction, which triggered the disclosure requirement under Regulation 29(2), occurred on September 17, 2026.
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