CNPC launched by Startup Policy Forum to support IPO-bound startups in India
The Center for New-Age Public Companies (CNPC) was established by the Startup Policy Forum (SPF), a coalition of more than fifty Indian new-age businesses, to assist startups making the move from private to public markets.
In light of India’s expanding pipeline of IPO-ready startups, the platform seeks to address regulatory, governance, and market-readiness issues.
In Mumbai, the CNPC was formally introduced at a high-level meeting with 20 startup founders and executives, in front of SEBI Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey. In the upcoming years, almost 40 startups with a combined valuation of over $90 billion are anticipated to go public, coinciding with the initiative.
“India’s capital markets are witnessing a structural shift, with new-age and tech-driven companies increasingly dominating IPO pipelines and investor interest. The Centre will enhance readiness and resilience of new-age companies as they enter and thrive in public markets,” said Shweta Rajpal Kohli, President and CEO, Startup Policy Forum.
In addition to conducting governance and compliance training and facilitating regulatory dialogue, CNPC will also facilitate peer learning and policy guidance for founders and CXOs.
Among the startups that are members of SPF are listed companies like Swiggy, ixigo, Ather Energy, and MobiKwik. Meesho, Groww, Curefoods, Bluestone, and PhysicsWallah are also getting ready to list. The CNPC seeks to empower India’s upcoming generation of public tech firms, increase capital market readiness, and foster market confidence.
