Tiger Global is reportedly conducting due diligence in Zepto-owned dark stores in Bengaluru to indicate its strong interest in the quick commerce giant One of the sources revealed that Tiger has been visiting Zepto’s dark stores for a more intricate understanding of operations, as per reports Recently, Zepto has initiated discussions with domestic and global merchant bankers to go public by August 2025 As the quick commerce race heats up in India, with players expanding beyond FMCG and groceries to a wider bouquet of consumer goods, Tiger Global is reportedly conducting due diligence in Zepto-owned dark stores in Bengaluru, indicating a strong interest by the New York-based investor in the $5 Bn valued company. “Tiger has been visiting Zepto’s dark stores for a more intricate understanding of operations,” ET reported, citing a source close to the matter. The source also said that the US-based investment firm is seeing “how it (Zepto) differentiates in execution from others, as well as what’s playing out differently in India compared to global markets.
” Inc42 has reached out to Zepto cofounder Aadit Palicha for comments on the development. The story will be updated based on his response. Another source added that for Tiger Global, “the idea is to engage (with Zepto) and have a relationship from now on for the next round of funding before an IPO—a typical practice for most late-stage startups.
” This development comes at a time when Zepto has initiated discus.