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Rapido raises $240M at $3B valuation, betting on new markets and sharper competition in India
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Published on 16 May 2026

A $240M round pegs Rapido at $3B—now what
Rapido has raised $240 million in primary funding at a $3 billion post-money valuation, led by Prosus with participation from WestBridge Capital and Accel. The ride-hailing firm plans to expand into newer markets while strengthening its presence in existing ones, with a particular focus on growth opportunities outside Tier I cities—adding fresh pressure to Uber-Ola dominance.
- Funding: $240M led by Prosus, with WestBridge Capital and Accel participating
- Valuation: $3B post-money
- Scale: Rapido operates in 400+ cities since its 2015 founding
- Expansion focus: growth beyond Tier I cities across multiple service lines
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