VerSe valuation fell to an implied $576 million in a mark by investor Baillie Gifford, nearly 90% below the Dailyhunt parent’s $5 billion peak in 2022.
Key Takeaways
- Baillie Gifford valued its 1.3% holding at $7.47 million as of August 31, 2026.
- VerSe’s operating revenue fell 40% to ₹1,162 crore in fiscal 2026, while its net loss narrowed.
VerSe valuation reflects an investment mark
The implied company valuation was extrapolated from Baillie Gifford’s mark on its stake, rather than established through a new funding round.
The fund’s valuation of its holding was down 27% since January and almost 80% over 19 months. Baillie Gifford cited company-specific execution challenges and the repricing of comparable listed companies as reasons for the markdowns.
Revenue falls amid business pressures
VerSe’s operating revenue declined to ₹1,162 crore in fiscal 2026 from ₹1,930 crore. Its net loss narrowed 28% to ₹699 crore as expenses fell.
A gaming ban hurt advertising at news aggregator Dailyhunt and slowed growth at Valueleaf. VerSe also lost livestreaming revenue after its Tango tie-up ended, while competition for regional-language viewers intensified.
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