Stock market objective for Deliveroo, valued at $ 7 billion

So far, it was only a well-informed rumor.

Sunday, Deliveroo confirmed to prepare a "

".

It could intervene in London in the second quarter.

In its press release, the British meal delivery platform created in 2013 said it had carried out a new fundraiser.

This time over $ 180 million.

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It was investors who were already present in turn who took part.

Among them, Amazon, which therefore retains its 16% stake.

With this transaction, Deliveroo, present in twelve countries (United Kingdom, France, Spain, etc.), is valued

.

An indication of the good shape of the meal delivery platform - which took advantage of the health crisis.

After an increase in its turnover of 62% in 2019 (to 772 million pounds or 868 million euros), the English unicorn has again experienced double-digit growth in 2020.

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"This fundraising will allow Deliveroo to continue investing to stimulate its growth,"

says the company.

In particular, it intends to give more scope to two activities launched recently: on the one hand, “dark kitchens” which consist in renting kitchens dedicated to the delivery of meals to restaurateurs;

on the other hand, the delivery of shopping carried out in small shops.

If the stock market listing of Deliveroo goes as planned, investors who have subscribed to this fundraising are likely to rub their hands.

As the business of the company continues to grow, its shareholders should get a good deal when they want to sell their securities.

Today, Deliveroo works with 140,000 restaurants in 800 cities around the world.