Rapido raises $200 million in latest funding, enters Unicorn club

Rapido, a ride-sharing platform, received commitments to the tune of $200 million in its Series E funding, led by WestBridge Capital which elevates Rapido’s post-money valuation to $1.1 billion, reinforcing its strong position in the urban mobility sector.

The round also saw participation from existing investor Nexus, along with new investors Think Investments and Invus Opportunities, media reports said.

Speaking on the funding Aravind Sanka, Co-founder of Rapido said, “With this new infusion of capital, we are eager to explore and expand our offerings, ensuring we meet the evolving needs of our customers. Over the past year, we’ve experienced significant growth, with our daily rides surging to 2.5 million,”

“This investment will empower us to continue innovating and improving our services, allowing us to better serve our customers and make significant strides in enhancing urban mobility for everyone,” he added.

The newly raised funds will be strategically allocated to expand Rapido’s operations across India and scale its technology platform to enhance service delivery. Rapido plans to grow its operations across all categories, including bike taxis, three-wheelers, and taxi cabs, officials said.

“In the five years since the initial investment made in Rapido, we’ve seen Aravind, Pavan, Rishikesh, and the team transform it into India’s leading low-cost mobility platform,” said Sumir Chadha, co-founder and Managing Partner at WestBridge Capital.

“From dominating bike taxis to making significant strides into 3W autos and cabs, their growth is a testament to their operational rigor and relentless focus on customer and captain satisfaction. We congratulate the team on their capital-efficient scaleup, which now positions Rapido amongst India's most used consumer internet apps. This latest funding round underscores our ongoing commitment to their journey.” he added.

Initially focused on bike taxis, the company founded in 2025 has since diversified into auto and cab services, expanding its value proposition and strengthening its operations.

Rapido has also extended its reach beyond metro cities, establishing a presence in over 100 cities, including tier 2 and 3 cities across the country.

WestBridge Capital is an experienced investment firm managing over $7.5 billion of capital across investment funds in India and Mauritius.