DriveU
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DriveU is an on-demand and scheduled chauffeur service that connects car owners with background-verified drivers, and also offers DriveU Reserve, a premium car-and-driver service for airport, local, and outstation travel. It operates across 10 cities in India via a mobile app.
Founders & leadership
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Ashok ShastryCo-Founder, Board MemberAshok Shastry co-founded DriveU in 2015, a driver network platform that grew to serve over 800,000 customers across India. He is now founder of BaseThesis, an AI lab and launch studio that develops infrastructure and spins out technology companies.
Investors · 5
Unitus SeedreportedSeattle
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Also in the syndicate · 2
Patamar VenturesSinghal Foundationlead
Funding
SEC filings, press & company announcements- Undisclosed amountpre-Series-AMar 2018
Singhal Foundation (lead), Clear Ventures, Patamar Ventures, Unitus Seed Fund
Source ↗ - Undisclosed amountPre-Series AMar 2018Source ↗
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Frequently asked questions
- What does DriveU do?
- DriveU is an on-demand and scheduled chauffeur service that connects car owners with background-verified drivers, and also offers DriveU Reserve, a premium car-and-driver service for airport, local, and outstation travel. It operates across 10 cities in India via a mobile app.
- Who founded DriveU?
- DriveU was founded by Ashok Shastry.
- Who are DriveU's investors?
- DriveU's investors include Capria Ventures, Clear Ventures, Unitus Seed.

