SEBI Registered Merchant Banker · SME: 6
6
Total IPOs Managed
-20.0%
Avg Listing Gain
-
Mainboard IPOs
6
SME IPOs
Horizon Management is a Kolkata-based merchant banking firm that has been around for nearly thirty years, making them one of the more seasoned players in the industry. They’ve built a strong reputation by focusing on the growth stories of Eastern India and beyond, specifically helping family-run businesses and ambitious startups step onto the public stage through the BSE and NSE SME platforms.
What stands out about them is their senior-led approach; you won't just be handed off to a junior team. The partners themselves get involved in the nitty-gritty of IPO planning, financial valuations, and the complex maze of SEBI regulations. They act as a steady guide for entrepreneurs who are great at running their companies but need an expert hand to navigate the technicalities of the stock market and long-term capital raising.
Contact Information
Main Office: 56E, Hemanta Basu Sarani, Stephen House, 4th Floor, Room No. 62, Kolkata — 700001
Correspondence Address: 19, R. N. Mukherjee Road, Main Building, 2nd Floor, Dalhousie, Kolkata — 700001
Phone: +91-33-40675333 / +91 90073 64088
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.horizonmanagement.in
| IPO | Segment | Open Date | Issue Size | Issue Price | Subscription | Listing Gain | Listing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Atharva Polyplast IPO
Listed
|
SME | ₹27.0 Cr | ₹60 | 10.74× | - | ||
Paluck Technologies IPO
Listed
|
SME | ₹33.0 Cr | ₹48 | 271.65× | - | ||
Value 360 Communications IPO
Listed
|
SME | ₹42.0 Cr | ₹98 | 1.26× | -20.0% | ||
Methodhub Software IPO
Listed
|
SME | ₹102.0 Cr | ₹194 | 29.34× | - | ||
Shayona Engineering IPO
Listed
|
SME | ₹15.0 Cr | ₹144 | 5.43× | - | ||
Yajur Fibres IPO
Listed
|
SME | ₹800.0 Cr | ₹174 | 1.33× | - |
A lead manager, also known as a merchant banker, is a SEBI-registered financial institution appointed by a company to manage its Initial Public Offering (IPO). The lead manager plays a central role in taking a company from the decision to go public all the way to its listing on BSE or NSE.
Key responsibilities of a lead manager include conducting due diligence on the issuer company, preparing the DRHP (Draft Red Herring Prospectus), filing documents with SEBI, setting the price band, managing the book building process, coordinating with stock exchanges, registrars, and bankers, and ensuring the IPO opens and closes smoothly.
The quality of the lead manager often influences investor confidence in the IPO. Reputed merchant bankers like SBI Capital, Axis Capital, IIFL, and others have a track record of managing successful listings. However, it is always advisable to evaluate the issuer company's fundamentals independently before applying to any IPO.
Disclaimer
IPO data shown on this page is for informational purposes only. Past performance of IPOs managed by a merchant banker does not guarantee future results. Always read the prospectus and consult a SEBI-registered financial advisor before investing.
A lead manager (merchant banker) is a SEBI-registered entity responsible for managing the entire IPO process — from due diligence and DRHP preparation, to filing with SEBI, setting the price band, managing book building, and coordinating the listing on BSE or NSE. They act as the primary intermediary between the issuer company and the investing public.
Horizon Management Pvt.Ltd. has managed 6 IPOs tracked on IPORise. You can view the complete list, subscription data, and listing performance in the table above.
High subscription reflects investor demand, which is shaped by company fundamentals, valuation, grey market sentiment, and broader market conditions. A capable lead manager contributes to better price discovery and institutional interest. However, subscription numbers alone are not a reliable measure of lead manager quality — evaluate the issuer independently.
You can verify the SEBI registration of any merchant banker on the official SEBI website (sebi.gov.in) under the "Intermediaries/Market Infrastructure Institutions" section. All SEBI-registered merchant bankers are listed with their registration number, validity, and contact details.