Introduction: The race for dominance in India’s fast-growing ride-hailing market just got even more exciting! Rapido, the popular two-wheeler and three-wheeler ride-hailing platform, has unveiled bold plans to expand its operations to 500 cities across India. This marks a massive leap from its current footprint of 120 cities. With $200 million in fresh funding secured just months ago, the…
India’s Startup Ecosystem Shines Bright with Six New Unicorns in 2024
The year 2024 has been a remarkable one for India’s startup scene. Six companies have achieved the highly sought-after unicorn status—meaning they’re now valued at $1 billion or more. This impressive feat marks a huge jump from 2023, when only two startups made it to the unicorn club. With these new additions, India’s…
Uber One Launches in India: What You Need to Know About the New Loyalty Program
In a bid to attract more customers and keep them engaged, Uber has launched its Uber One loyalty subscription program in India. This new initiative is designed to compete with rivals like Ola and Rapido, offering a range of perks and benefits to frequent riders. With monthly, quarterly, and annual pricing options, Uber…
The Delhi High Court has mandated ride-hailing platform Rapido to enhance the accessibility of its app for persons with disabilities (PwD). The court directed Rapido to submit a compliance report and an audit report from an “access auditor” approved by the Department of Empowerment of PwDs by November 28.
Court’s Directive and Petition Details
Judge Sanjeev Narula issued the order while…
B2B conveyance and shared portability startup, Zypp Electric, has raised $7 million in its Series A round drove by co-drove by 9Unicorns and Anthill Ventures. Nanavati Family Office, We Founder Circle, Silicon Valley based Riso Capital Fund, Dholakia Ventures along with existing investors Venture Catalysts and IAN Fund have also participated in the round.
With this round, Zypp’s total fundraise…
