Baillie Gifford Funds Mark Down VerSe Innovation Valuation Amid Investor Reassessment
Two Baillie Gifford-managed funds have significantly reduced the value of their holdings in VerSe Innovation, the parent company of Dailyhunt and Josh, by around 80% over different periods. The Schiehallion Fund valued its 1.3% stake at approximately $7.47 million as of August 2026, implying a company valuation near $576 million, down from a $5 billion valuation in 2022. VerSe has not conducted a new funding round since April 2022 and disputes that these assessments reflect its overall valuation.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (45–52/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
economictimes broke this story on 27 Oct, 12:52 am. Other outlets followed.