{"id":6216,"date":"2024-09-28T17:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-09-28T11:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gettogetherfinance.com\/blog\/?p=6216"},"modified":"2025-10-13T17:02:17","modified_gmt":"2025-10-13T11:32:17","slug":"anchor-investors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gettogetherfinance.com\/blog\/anchor-investors\/","title":{"rendered":"Anchor Investors: Who They Are and Why They Matter in IPOs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gettogetherfinance.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Anchor-Investors-1024x597.webp\" alt=\"Anchor Investors\" class=\"wp-image-6219\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_78 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gettogetherfinance.com\/blog\/anchor-investors\/#Overview\" >Overview<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gettogetherfinance.com\/blog\/anchor-investors\/#Who_Are_Anchor_Investors\" >Who Are Anchor Investors\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gettogetherfinance.com\/blog\/anchor-investors\/#Role_of_Anchor_Investors\" >Role of Anchor Investors<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gettogetherfinance.com\/blog\/anchor-investors\/#How_are_Anchor_Investors_Selected\" >How are Anchor Investors Selected?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gettogetherfinance.com\/blog\/anchor-investors\/#Anchor_Investor_Lock_In_Period\" >Anchor Investor Lock In Period<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gettogetherfinance.com\/blog\/anchor-investors\/#Anchor_Investor_SEBI_Guidelines\" >Anchor Investor SEBI Guidelines<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gettogetherfinance.com\/blog\/anchor-investors\/#List_Of_Anchor_Investors_In_India\" >List Of Anchor Investors In India<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gettogetherfinance.com\/blog\/anchor-investors\/#List_of_Mutual_Fund_Anchor_Investors_in_India\" >List of Mutual Fund Anchor Investors in India<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gettogetherfinance.com\/blog\/anchor-investors\/#In_Brief\" >In Brief\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gettogetherfinance.com\/blog\/anchor-investors\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gettogetherfinance.com\/blog\/anchor-investors\/#Who_can_be_an_anchor_investor\" >Who can be an anchor investor?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gettogetherfinance.com\/blog\/anchor-investors\/#What_happens_if_the_allotment_price_is_higher_than_the_bid_price_for_anchor_investors\" >What happens if the allotment price is higher than the bid price for anchor investors?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gettogetherfinance.com\/blog\/anchor-investors\/#Do_anchor_investors_influence_the_IPO_price\" >Do anchor investors influence the IPO price?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gettogetherfinance.com\/blog\/anchor-investors\/#What_is_the_difference_between_an_anchor_investor_and_a_QIB\" >What is the difference between an anchor investor and a QIB?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Overview\"><\/span>Overview<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When a company goes public through an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gettogetherfinance.com\/blog\/initial-public-offering\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.gettogetherfinance.com\/blog\/initial-public-offering\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Initial Public Offering<\/a> (IPO), the allocation of shares to different investor categories is a crucial process. While the majority of investors participate in the public issue, a select group gains early access. These are the anchor investors. They are institutional investors who invest a big chunk of money before its shares are offered to the general public. Every company goes through an exhaustive process to select their anchor investors. This blog will explore what is anchor investors meaning, how they work, and what is their significance in the world of IPOs.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So without wasting a jiffy, let\u2019s begin with.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_Are_Anchor_Investors\"><\/span>Who Are Anchor Investors\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gettogetherfinance.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Who-Are-Anchor-Investors-1024x275.webp\" alt=\"Who Are Anchor Investors\u00a0\" class=\"wp-image-6221\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Anchor investors are institutional investors who are allotted shares in an IPO before it opens for retail investors. They are typically large <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gettogetherfinance.com\/blog\/what-are-mutual-funds\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">mutual funds<\/a>, insurance companies, sovereign wealth funds, etc. who offer stability to the IPO by committing to hold the shares for a certain period of time. In simpler terms, they are the first ones to get shares in a company\u2019s IPO (Initial Public Offering) before it opens for regular investors. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gettogetherfinance.com\/blog\/role-of-sebi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SEBI <\/a>introduced anchor investors primarily in 2009 to stabilise the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gettogetherfinance.com\/blog\/ipo-market\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">IPO market<\/a> and enhance investor confidence. The concept provides investors an opportunity to subscribe or buy up to 30% of the quota in an IPO.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Role_of_Anchor_Investors\"><\/span>Role of Anchor Investors<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gettogetherfinance.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Role-of-Anchor-Investors-1024x275.webp\" alt=\"Role of Anchor Investors\" class=\"wp-image-6222\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Before going further, it is crucial to understand the role of anchor investors in IPO world. This will help you decode its importance for the listing companies as well as investors;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Offer Stability: <\/strong>When big, reputable investors like anchor investors buy into an IPO, it signals their commitment and credibility in the company\u2019s future. This gives confidence to other investors.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Price Discovery:<\/strong> The demand from anchor investors helps the company and investment bankers decide on the right price range for the IPO shares.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Boost Subscription:<\/strong> They typically buy a large portion of the IPO shares. This gives the IPO a good start and makes it more likely to be fully subscribed by other investors.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Lock in Period: <\/strong>Anchor investors are typically locked-in for 30 days from the date of allotment. This prevents the share price from falling immediately after listing and provides stability.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_are_Anchor_Investors_Selected\"><\/span>How are Anchor Investors Selected?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The allocation to these investors is set by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gettogetherfinance.com\/blog\/role-of-sebi\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.gettogetherfinance.com\/blog\/role-of-sebi\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SEBI <\/a>and each company goes through a comprehensive process to select their anchor investors. Here are some aspects that are considered typically before selecting anchor investors in a company:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The company and investment bankers decide which investors to invite based on their reputation and financial strength.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Anchor investors must apply for at least \u20b910 crore worth of shares.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Up to 60% of the IPO shares can be allocated to these investors.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The anchor investor portion is not open for retail investors.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Anchor_Investor_Lock_In_Period\"><\/span>Anchor Investor Lock In Period<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>With every commitment to the IPO, these investors are bound to hold the purchased share for a specific period, called the Lock in period. This system is designed to provide stability to the stock price after the IPO is launched.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Initial Lock In Period<\/strong>: They are required to hold 50% of their shares for <strong>30 days<\/strong> from the date of the IPO allotment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Subsequent Lock In Period<\/strong>: The remaining 50% of their shares must be held for <strong>90 days<\/strong> after the IPO allotment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Anchor_Investor_SEBI_Guidelines\"><\/span>Anchor Investor SEBI Guidelines<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) classifies anchor investors as Qualified Institutional Buyers (QIBs). It is crucial for these investors to bid or buy IPO a day before it goes public to ensure their genuine commitment toward the offering.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One-third of the anchor investor portion is reserved for domestic mutual funds. A single mutual fund cannot bid for more than 60% of the QIB portion under the anchor investor category.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Also Read<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gettogetherfinance.com\/blog\/stock-market-volatility\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Anchor Units and Offset Units<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"List_Of_Anchor_Investors_In_India\"><\/span>List Of Anchor Investors In India<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gettogetherfinance.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/List-Of-Anchor-Investors-In-India-1024x275.webp\" alt=\"List Of Anchor Investors In India\" class=\"wp-image-6223\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s a list of some notable anchor investors in IPOs of India based on the search results:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Anchor Investor<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Number of IPOs<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Total Invested (\u20b9 Crores)<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Average Ticket Size (\u20b9 Crores)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Rajasthan Global Securities Pvt. Limited<\/strong><\/td><td>55<\/td><td>157.37<\/td><td>2.86<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Saint Capital Fund<\/strong><\/td><td>38<\/td><td>89.59<\/td><td>2.36<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Nav Capital VCC<\/strong><\/td><td>37<\/td><td>104.46<\/td><td>2.82<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Persistent Growth Fund<\/strong><\/td><td>31<\/td><td>84.22<\/td><td>2.72<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Finavenue Capital Trust<\/strong><\/td><td>30<\/td><td>44<\/td><td>1.46<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Meru Investment Fund PCC<\/strong><\/td><td>28<\/td><td>79.14<\/td><td>2.83<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Craft Emerging Market Fund PCC<\/strong><\/td><td>24<\/td><td>45.95<\/td><td>1.91<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Moneywise Financial Services Pvt. Ltd.<\/strong><\/td><td>21<\/td><td>35.17<\/td><td>1.67<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>LRSD Securities Private Limited<\/strong><\/td><td>21<\/td><td>44.58<\/td><td>2.12<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>India-Ahead Venture Fund<\/strong><\/td><td>21<\/td><td>58.81<\/td><td>2.8<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Astrone Capital VCC<\/strong><\/td><td>19<\/td><td>33.27<\/td><td>1.75<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Chhattisgarh Investments Limited<\/strong><\/td><td>18<\/td><td>39.98<\/td><td>2.22<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Vikasa India EIF<\/strong><\/td><td>18<\/td><td>45.43<\/td><td>2.52<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>LC Radiance Fund VCC<\/strong><\/td><td>17<\/td><td>26.06<\/td><td>1.53<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Negen Undiscovered Value Fund<\/strong><\/td><td>16<\/td><td>27.8<\/td><td>1.74<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Zinnia Global Fund PCC<\/strong><\/td><td>16<\/td><td>34.81<\/td><td>2.18<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"List_of_Mutual_Fund_Anchor_Investors_in_India\"><\/span>List of Mutual Fund Anchor Investors in India<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gettogetherfinance.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/List-of-Mutual-Fund-Anchor-Investors-in-India-1024x275.webp\" alt=\"List of Mutual Fund Anchor Investors in India\" class=\"wp-image-6224\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are a prominent list of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gettogetherfinance.com\/blog\/category\/mutual-funds\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.gettogetherfinance.com\/blog\/category\/mutual-funds\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">mutual fund<\/a> anchor investors in India:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Anchor Investor<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Type<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.iciciprulife.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.iciciprulife.com\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ICICI Prudential<\/a> Mutual Fund<\/strong><\/td><td>Mutual Fund<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hdfcfund.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.hdfcfund.com\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">HDFC Mutual Fund<\/a><\/strong><\/td><td>Mutual Fund<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Edelweiss Mutual Fund<\/strong><\/td><td>Mutual Fund<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Nippon India Mutual Fund<\/strong><\/td><td>Mutual Fund<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Aditya Birla Sun Life Mutual Fund<\/strong><\/td><td>Mutual Fund<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>BNP Paribas Arbitrage<\/strong><\/td><td>Institutional Investor<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>SBI Mutual Fund<\/strong><\/td><td>Mutual Fund<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Axis Mutual Fund<\/strong><\/td><td>Mutual Fund<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Franklin Templeton Mutual Fund<\/strong><\/td><td>Mutual Fund<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>UTI Mutual Fund<\/strong><\/td><td>Mutual Fund<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Integrated Core Strategies (Asia) Pte Ltd<\/strong><\/td><td>Institutional Investor<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Aditya Birla Sun Life Insurance Company<\/strong><\/td><td>Insurance Company<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Government Pension Fund Global<\/strong><\/td><td>Sovereign Wealth Fund<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Bandhan Mutual Fund<\/strong><\/td><td>Mutual Fund<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In_Brief\"><\/span>In Brief\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Anchor investors are the cornerstone of a successful IPO. Their significant investments not only provide stability to the issue price but also serve as a strong endorsement for the company. By instilling confidence in the market, these investors contribute to the overall success of the IPO. While SEBI regulations ensure fair practices, the role of these financial giants remains important in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gettogetherfinance.com\/blog\/capital-market-functions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Indian capital market<\/a>. Understanding the dynamics of anchor investor participation is crucial for both investors and companies looking to tap the public markets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1727518007434\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_can_be_an_anchor_investor\"><\/span><strong>Who can be an anchor investor?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Only qualified institutional buyers (QIBs) like mutual funds, insurance companies, pension funds, etc. can be anchor investors.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1727518019656\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_if_the_allotment_price_is_higher_than_the_bid_price_for_anchor_investors\"><\/span><strong>What happens if the allotment price is higher than the bid price for anchor investors?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>They need to pay the additional amount to match the allotment price.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1727518027919\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_anchor_investors_influence_the_IPO_price\"><\/span><strong>Do anchor investors influence the IPO price?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Yes, these investors can influence the IPO price as their investment indicates market interest.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1727518036919\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_difference_between_an_anchor_investor_and_a_QIB\"><\/span><strong>What is the difference between an anchor investor and a QIB?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>All anchor investors are QIBs, but not all QIBs are anchor investors. 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