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Zingbus

YC W21

Gurugram, IN · Founded 2019 · Delaware corporation · 40 employees · 13 known investors

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Zingbus is a bus ticketing and transportation service operating across 500+ cities in 18+ states across North, West, and South India, offering online ticket bookings through its website and mobile app. The company provides various passenger benefits including travel insurance, cancellation flexibility, and carbon-neutral ride options.

Also known as Zingbus technology private limited

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W21)

Zingbus was founded in 2019 by Prashant Kumar, Ravi Verma, and Mratunjay Beniwal.

PKPrashant Kumar
Prashant KumarCo-FounderPrashant Kumar studied at IIT Kharagpur and previously worked at Flipkart and OyoRooms before founding ZingBus. He brings experience in operational analytics and strategic planning from his prior roles.
RVRavi Verma
Ravi VermaCo-FounderRavi Verma is the Chief Technology Officer at Zingbus.
MBMratunjay Beniwal
Mratunjay BeniwalCo-Founder

Investors · 13

FundersClublisted by FundersClubSan Francisco · $290K

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Locus VenturesreportedPalo Alto

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Also in the syndicate · 1

Infoedge Ventures

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$12.6M disclosed across 1 of 2 rounds · 2021–2025

▶$12.6MraisedJun 2025 · 35 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • PRASHANT KUMARExecutive Officer, Director
  • MRATUNJAY BENIWALExecutive Officer, Director
  • RAVI KUMAR VERMAExecutive Officer
Offering amount
$12.6M
Amount sold
$12.6M
First sale
May 2025
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2021
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

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corporate structure
Zingbus, Inc.

Frequently asked questions

What does Zingbus do?
Zingbus is a bus ticketing and transportation service operating across 500+ cities in 18+ states across North, West, and South India, offering online ticket bookings through its website and mobile app. The company provides various passenger benefits including travel insurance, cancellation flexibility, and carbon-neutral ride options.
Who founded Zingbus?
Zingbus was founded by Prashant Kumar, Ravi Verma, Mratunjay Beniwal in 2019.
Who are Zingbus's investors?
Zingbus's investors include Advantedge Founders, Better Capital, C3 Ventures, FundersClub, Pioneer, Supermorpheus, Titan Capital, Y Combinator and 4 more.
How much funding has Zingbus raised?
Zingbus has disclosed $12.6M raised across 1 of its 2 known rounds.
Where is Zingbus headquartered?
Zingbus is headquartered in Gurugram, IN.