Strong subscription response
The IPO, which opened on September 25 and closed on September 29, received an overwhelming response from investors. The issue was subscribed 52 times overall, including 46.85 times in the retail category, 82.30 times in the non-institutional investor (NII) segment, and 38.20 times among qualified institutional buyers (QIBs). Anchor investors had already put in Rs 12.19 crore a day before the issue opened.
The company offered 37.27 lakh shares, all through a fresh issue.
About the company
Chatterbox Technologies, which operates under the brand “Chtrbox”, is an influencer marketing platform. It connects brands with social media creators to run curated, data-driven campaigns across platforms like Instagram and YouTube. Since inception, it has worked on over a thousand campaigns with about 500 influencers, serving both Indian and overseas clients.
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The company also provides services such as social media management, youth marketing, and regional content creation. With 97 employees, Chatterbox operates in India as well as in international markets like Singapore, UAE, the US, and the UK.
Financial performance
Chatterbox reported total income of Rs 59.45 crore in FY25, up 7% from the previous year. Net profit for FY25 stood at Rs 8.86 crore, a marginal increase over Rs 8.53 crore in FY24. Margins remain stable, with an EBITDA margin of about 20%.
Outlook
Whether the post-listing performance sustains will depend on the company’s ability to scale in the crowded influencer marketing industry.
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