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MSM Unify names Rishi Kapoor CFO, targets FY28 dual IPO
MSM Unify has appointed Rishi Kapoor as chief financial officer as the global student recruitment platform advances plans for a public listing on Indian stock exchanges and overseas markets by fiscal year…
MSM Unify has appointed Rishi Kapoor as chief financial officer as the global student recruitment platform advances plans for a public listing on Indian stock exchanges and overseas markets by fiscal year 2028. Kapoor, a chartered accountant and IIM Calcutta alumnus, will lead financial strategy, fundraising and IPO readiness across the company’s operations spanning North America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Australia.
Kapoor previously served as CFO and business officer at Biodeal Pharmaceuticals and as chief revenue officer at CollegeDekho.com, where he raised over $135 million in debt and equity and handled multiple acquisitions. His appointment signals the company’s push toward scale as it connects students and universities through a network of recruitment partners across six continents, with India as a key outbound-student market.
Founder Sanjay Laul cited Kapoor’s experience in education-sector finance and public-market preparations as critical to the dual-listing strategy. Kapoor said he will focus on strengthening the company’s financial foundation for sustained growth. The IPO timing remains subject to regulatory and market conditions.
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MSM Unify’s IPO readiness plan lands it in a competitive edtech segment where rivals such as upGrad and Byju’s have also pursued public listings, but the sector remains under regulatory scrutiny after several high-profile governance lapses. India dispatches the largest number of outbound students globally, making the domestic recruitment-linkage market lucrative. The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) mandates a track record of profitability or a minimum of Rs 100 crore in net tangible assets for a standard IPO under its 2024 framework, which MSM Unify will need to meet by FY28. The success of the dual listing will depend on resolving cross-border compliance between Indian and international exchange rules, an area where SEBI and respective overseas regulators co-ordinate through mutual recognition agreements. Investors will watch whether the company posts the required three-year profitability before its targeted timeline or opts for an alternative route under the new-age companies norms.
Source: thehindubusinessline.com
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