Peak XV Partners sells 16.69 crore Groww shares, stake falls to 14.22%
- Peak XV Partners Investments VI-1 sold 16,69,97,368 equity shares of Billionbrains Garage Ventures through open-market transactions between May 12, 2026 and September 17, 2026
- The sale was executed in two tranches: 7,52,83,160 shares on May 12, 2026 and 9,17,14,208 shares on September 17, 2026
- Peak XV's stake in Billionbrains Garage Ventures fell from 16.88% to 14.22% of total share/voting capital following the transactions
- The disclosure was filed under Regulation 29(2) of the SEBI Takeover Regulations, triggered when the cumulative change exceeded the 2% threshold
- Sequoia Capital Global Growth Fund III – U.S./India Annex Fund, L.P, a Person Acting in Concert, also sold shares and will file a separate disclosure
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Billionbrains Garage Ventures Limited , the parent company of Groww, saw Peak XV Partners Investments VI-1 sell 16,69,97,368 equity shares through open-market transactions between May 12, 2026 and September 17, 2026, reducing its shareholding from 16.88% to 14.22%.
The disclosure was filed under Regulation 29(2) of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers) Regulations, 2011, with BSE Limited and National Stock Exchange of India Limited on September 21, 2026. The reporting was triggered by the last transaction, which occurred on September 17, 2026, as the cumulative change in shareholding exceeded the 2% disclosure threshold prescribed under the Takeover Regulations.
Transaction breakdown
The sale was executed in two tranches. On May 12, 2026, Peak XV Partners Investments VI-1 sold 7,52,83,160 equity shares, and on September 17, 2026, it sold a further 9,17,14,208 equity shares. Each equity share carries a face value of ₹2. Sequoia Capital Global Growth Fund III – U.S./India Annex Fund, L.P, identified as a Person Acting in Concert with the seller, also sold shares and is filing a separate disclosure under Regulation 29(2) of the Takeover Regulations.
Shareholding position before and after the sale
The table below summarises the change in Peak XV Partners Investments VI-1's holding in Billionbrains Garage Ventures:
| Parameter | Before sale | After sale |
|---|---|---|
| Shares carrying voting rights | 1,05,92,68,445 | 89,22,71,077 |
| % of total share/voting capital | 16.88% | 14.22% |
| % of total diluted share/voting capital | 16.80% | 14.15% |
| Shares sold | 16,69,97,368 | |
| % of total share/voting capital sold | 2.66% | |
| % of total diluted share/voting capital sold | 2.65% |
The paid-up equity share capital of Billionbrains Garage Ventures on a non-dilutive basis stands at 6,27,35,96,631 equity shares of face value ₹2 each, while on a fully dilutive basis it is 6,30,49,13,407 equity shares of face value ₹2 each, as per the shareholding pattern filed as of June 30, 2026.
Seller and regulatory context
Peak XV Partners Investments VI-1 is not classified as a promoter or part of the promoter group of Billionbrains Garage Ventures. The transactions were conducted entirely through open-market routes on BSE Limited and National Stock Exchange of India Limited. The disclosure was signed by Satyadeo Bissessur, Director, on behalf of Peak XV Partners Investments VI-1, from Ebene, Mauritius.
Historical Stock Returns for Groww
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -1.20% | -5.96% | -4.42% | +16.62% | +43.38% | +43.38% |
How might the continued reduction of Peak XV's stake impact Billionbrains Garage Ventures' stock price volatility and investor confidence in the near term?
Given that Sequoia Capital Global Growth Fund is also selling shares, does this indicate a broader strategic exit by early investors, and what are the implications for future funding rounds?
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