Rides2U
South Bend, US · Founded 2022 · Indiana corporation · 1 known investors
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Rides2U is a rideshare service that partners with local operators to provide vetted, safety-focused drivers across college towns and communities in the United States. The company emphasizes driver accountability and vehicle safety standards.
Founders & leadership
Rides2U was founded in 2022 by Chad Mastagh and Ryan Kreager.
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Chad MastaghFounder & CEOChad Mastagh is the founder and CEO of Rides2U, a rideshare platform partnering with local operators to provide vetted drivers in college towns and underserved communities. He previously spent 22 years as a professional firefighter and worked in fleet logistics at Ryder.
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Ryan KreagerFounder & CTOHe has previously built and sold a SaaS company, led a business turnaround for an IoT startup, and developed multiple software products with experience mentoring other founders.
Investors · 1
Elevate Ventureslisted by Elevate VenturesIndianapolis · $20K – $2M
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Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$25K disclosed across 1 round · 2024
▶$25KraisedFeb 2024 · 1 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$25KraisedFeb 2024 · 1 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Chad MastaghExecutive Officer, Director
- Amount sold
- $25K
- Proceeds to insiders
- $4K
- First sale
- Jan 2024
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Indiana, 2022
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Rides2U do?
- Rides2U is a rideshare service that partners with local operators to provide vetted, safety-focused drivers across college towns and communities in the United States. The company emphasizes driver accountability and vehicle safety standards.
- Who founded Rides2U?
- Rides2U was founded by Chad Mastagh, Ryan Kreager in 2022.
- Who are Rides2U's investors?
- Rides2U's investors include Elevate Ventures.
- How much funding has Rides2U raised?
- Rides2U has disclosed $25K raised across 1 round.
- Where is Rides2U headquartered?
- Rides2U is headquartered in South Bend, US.


