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Rapido
Bangalore, IN · Founded 2015 · 5,774 employees on LinkedIn · 10 known investors
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Rapido operates a bike taxi and intra-city ride service in India, connecting riders with two-wheeler drivers for affordable urban commuting. Founded in 2015, it positions itself as a solution to city traffic and short-distance travel.
Founders & leadership
Rapido was founded in 2015 by Aravind Sanka, Pavan Guntupalli, and Rishikesh SR.
Investors · 10
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Funding
SEC filings, press & company announcements$240M disclosed across 1 round · 2026
- $240MraisedMay 2026 · 5 sources
Prosus (lead), Accel, WestBridge Capital
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Founder mafia
2 people who came through Rapido went on to found or lead other companies.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Rapido do?
- Rapido operates a bike taxi and intra-city ride service in India, connecting riders with two-wheeler drivers for affordable urban commuting. Founded in 2015, it positions itself as a solution to city traffic and short-distance travel.
- Who founded Rapido?
- Rapido was founded by Aravind Sanka, Pavan Guntupalli, Rishikesh SR in 2015.
- Who are Rapido's investors?
- Rapido's investors include Accel, Advantedge Founders, Skycatcher Fund, Artha Venture Fund, Astarc Ventures, Mustard Seed, Nexus Venture Partners, Prosus Ventures and 2 more.
- How much funding has Rapido raised?
- Rapido has disclosed $240M raised across 1 round.
- Where is Rapido headquartered?
- Rapido is headquartered in Bangalore, IN.