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SEBI Registered Merchant Banker · SME: 2
2
Total IPOs Managed
-2.2%
Avg Listing Gain
-
Mainboard IPOs
2
SME IPOs
Kreo Capital stands out because it brings high-level financial expertise to the heart of India's growing business hubs. While most major merchant bankers stay confined to Mumbai's skyscrapers, Kreo operates with a specialized focus on the "missing middle"—the ambitious SME and mid-market companies that are the real backbone of the economy. They excel at taking local family-run businesses and preparing them for the big stage, whether that means a debut on the SME exchange or securing a crucial round of private funding.
What makes them different is their personalized, hands-on style. They don't just hand over a report; they walk alongside entrepreneurs through the high-pressure journey of valuations and regulatory filings. They have essentially become the go-to navigators for regional businesses that have the potential to go national but need a sophisticated financial map to get there.
Get in Touch
Office: 2nd Floor, VCA Complex, Civil Lines, Sadar, Nagpur, Maharashtra – 440001.
Phone: +91 712 2997550
Direct Line: +91 98909 20892
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.kreocapital.com
| IPO | Segment | Open Date | Issue Size | Issue Price | Subscription | Listing Gain | Listing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Papadmalji Agro Foods IPO
Closed
|
SME | ₹20.0 Cr | ₹72 | 2.54× | - | ||
Shri Kanha Stainless IPO
Listed
|
SME | ₹46.0 Cr | ₹90 | 2.76× | -2.2% |
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.
Kreo Capital Private Limited has managed 2 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.