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Cardekho
Mumbai, IN · Founded 2008 · 2,633 employees on LinkedIn · 11 known investors
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Cardekho is an online automotive marketplace and information platform that helps consumers research, compare, and purchase new and used cars in India. The platform provides car listings, pricing, reviews, specifications, and news to support car-buying decisions.
Also known as CarDekho
Founders & leadership
Cardekho was founded in 2008 by Amit Jain.
Investors · 11
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Also in the syndicate · 2
Funding
SEC filings, press & company announcements- Undisclosed amountSeries CJan 2019
CapitalG (lead), Hillhouse (lead), Sequoia India (lead), Axis Bank
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Source: company announcements and press reports — follow each round's link for the claim.
Company profile
researched Aug 2026CarDekho operates an online automotive marketplace and information portal for the Indian car market. Its website lets users search for new cars by budget, brand or body style (SUV, hatchback, sedan, MUV, luxury and electric), and browse used-car inventory organised by city, including Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Chennai, Delhi NCR, Gurgaon, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Kolkata, Mumbai, New Delhi, Noida and Pune.
Alongside listings, the platform publishes ex-showroom price ranges, monthly dealer offer information, model comparison tools, upcoming-launch pages with estimated prices and launch alerts, and editorial content such as news articles, expert reviews, long-term test reports, videos and image-led "visual stories". Coverage spans mainstream brands including Maruti Suzuki, Tata, Hyundai, Mahindra, Kia, Toyota, Honda, MG Motor, Skoda, Jeep, Renault and Nissan, as well as luxury and electric models. The editorial operation maintains a long-term test fleet of vehicles used for extended reviews.
Business model
The platform aggregates new and used car listings, pricing and editorial content for car buyers, and carries advertising placements across its pages.
Traction
The site maintains continuously updated pricing, offers and editorial coverage across a broad set of car brands and Indian cities.
▸Full profile — technology, go-to-market, geography
Technology
Web-based search and discovery tools including advanced search by budget, brand and model, side-by-side car comparison, and launch alert notifications.
Go-to-market
Consumers in India researching, comparing, buying or selling new and used cars.
Geography
India, with used-car sections dedicated to metropolitan markets including Delhi NCR, Mumbai, Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad, Pune, Kolkata, Jaipur, Ahmedabad, Gurgaon and Noida.
Compiled by commissioned research from 1 cited public sources — announcements, filings, and press listed under research sources below.
Key figures
latest reportedCompany-reported or press-reported figures, each dated to when it was claimed — not independently audited.
Founder mafia
The Cardekho mafia →6 people who came through Cardekho went on to found or lead other companies.
Related companies · 6
Companies working in the same space as Cardekho.
In the news
▸Research sources · 1
primary sources listed
- Cardekhocardekho.com · web
1 public sources were cited for this profile; the first-party ones are listed here.
Frequently asked questions
- What does Cardekho do?
- CarDekho is an Indian online car marketplace offering new and used car listings, prices, comparisons, reviews and news.
- Who founded Cardekho?
- Cardekho was founded by Amit Jain in 2008.
- Who are Cardekho's investors?
- Cardekho's investors include CapitalG, Flucas Ventures, Gaingels, Ossian Capital, Peak XV Partners, Trifecta Capital Advisors, FinSight Ventures, Orios Venture Partners and 1 more.
- Where is Cardekho headquartered?
- Cardekho is headquartered in Mumbai, IN.