Paytm entertainment and ticketing business
2024
$244M
Why
Bought Paytm's movie and events ticketing business for ~$238 million (₹2,048 crore).
Impact
Formed the base of District.
Outcome
District runs as a separate going-out app.
Zomato
Food DeliveryFounded 2008- HQ today: Gurugram, Haryana, India
Reviewed by Swet Parvadiya
Company data updated: October 2026
Acquisitions
Zomato Acquisitions
4
Major Deals Covered
$812M
Disclosed Deal Value
What are Zomato's biggest acquisitions?
Zomato's largest disclosed acquisition here is Blinkit (formerly Grofers) for $568M in 2022. This page covers 4 major deals from 2017 to 2024, each with its price where disclosed and the reason behind it.
- Major deals covered
- 4
- Largest deal
- Blinkit (formerly Grofers) ($568M)
- First deal
- 2017
- Most recent
- 2024
| Company | Year | Price | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blinkit (formerly Grofers) | 2022 | $568.0M | Entry into quick commerce through an all-stock deal. |
| Paytm entertainment and ticketing business | 2024 | $244.0M | Bought Paytm's movie and events ticketing business for ~$238 million (₹2,048 crore). |
| Uber Eats India | 2020 | Undisclosed | All-stock acquisition; Uber received a 9.99% stake in Zomato. |
| Runnr | 2017 | Undisclosed | Acquired a delivery logistics startup to support food delivery. |
- What companies has Zomato bought?
- Major acquisitions by Zomato documented here include Blinkit (formerly Grofers) (2022), Paytm entertainment and ticketing business (2024), Uber Eats India (2020) and Runnr (2017).
- What is Zomato's most recent acquisition?
- The most recent Zomato acquisition documented here is Paytm entertainment and ticketing business, in 2024, for $244M.
Blinkit (formerly Grofers)
2022
$568M
Why
Entry into quick commerce through an all-stock deal.
Impact
Blinkit became Eternal's largest business by revenue.
Outcome
Eternal reported Blinkit's first EBITDA-positive quarter in Q4 FY26.
Uber Eats India
2020
Why
All-stock acquisition; Uber received a 9.99% stake in Zomato.
Impact
Removed a food delivery competitor in India.
Outcome
Uber later sold its Zomato stake.
Runnr
2017
Why
Acquired a delivery logistics startup to support food delivery.
Impact
Strengthened Zomato's delivery operations.
Outcome
Integrated into Zomato.
Zomato's Growth & Acquisition Strategy
Eternal treats food delivery as its source of cash and Blinkit as its main growth engine. It is also scaling District for dining out, movies and live events.
How Zomato Makes Money
Zomato food delivery earns commissions and advertising fees from restaurants, plus delivery and platform fees from customers. Blinkit sells groceries and everyday goods through a network of dark stores. Since 2025 it has moved toward owning its inventory, so it now books the full value of those sales as revenue. District earns fees from dining-out payments, movie tickets and live events. Hyperpure sells ingredients and supplies to restaurants.
Zomato Acquisitions FAQ
What was Zomato's transformational acquisition of Blinkit in 2022?
In August 2022, Zomato acquired quick-commerce platform Blinkit for ₹4,447 crore ($568 million) in all-stock consideration, instantly cementing market leadership in 10-minute grocery delivery.
Why did Zomato acquire Paytm's entertainment ticketing business in 2024?
In August 2024, Zomato bought Paytm's movies, sports, and live event ticketing operations for ₹2,048 crore ($244 million) to build out its high-margin 'District' lifestyle entertainment vertical.
What was the acquisition of Uber Eats India in 2020?
In January 2020, Zomato acquired Uber Eats India in an all-stock transaction that gave Uber a 9.99% stake in Zomato, ending costly three-way price wars and consolidating the sector with Swiggy.
Why did Zomato acquire delivery logistics startup Runnr in 2017?
Zomato acquired Runnr (formed by the merger of Roadrunnr and TinyOwl) to build its own proprietary last-mile delivery fleet, transitioning from a pure listing site to a full-stack delivery network.
What happened with Zomato's historical acquisition of Urbanspoon in 2015?
Zomato acquired US-based dining guide Urbanspoon for $52 million in 2015 to enter the US and Australian markets, but struggled against Yelp and later phased out the brand to refocus on India.
Did Zomato acquire any specialized restaurant tech or POS startups?
Zomato acquired point-of-sale software firms like MaplePOS and Nextwave in 2015, integrating automated billing and inventory software directly into restaurant kitchens.
How did Zomato integrate Blinkit's operational leadership post-deal?
Zomato retained Blinkit co-founder Albinder Dhindsa and his core operations team, giving them independence to run dark store logistics while sharing capital and technological resources.
What is Zomato's overarching corporate M&A philosophy?
Zomato pursues strategic M&A to enter massive adjacent consumer categories (quick commerce with Blinkit, live events with Paytm) where building from scratch would be slower and more capital-intensive.
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