$NAUKRI and its startup bets! Massive growth from Rs 4,900 cr to Rs 41,300 cr; early investments in Zomato, Policybazaar drive surge

Info Edge, the parent company of Naukri, has emerged as one of India’s most successful early-stage investors, with its startup portfolio now valued at Rs 41,300 crore, more than eight times the Rs 4,900 crore it has deployed across 135 companies over the years. The company shared a detailed update on its investment performance, highlighting an overall return multiple of 8.4 times and a gross internal rate of return (IRR) of 33 per cent. Notably, nearly three-fourths of the capital invested, around Rs 3,600 crore, has come from Info Edge’s own balance sheet, underscoring its unique strategy of funding startups without relying heavily on external investors.