DriverShaab Secures Rs 28.2 million Funding
07 Apr 2025
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CW Team
Kolkata-based DriverShaab, a B2B mobility solutions provider, has raised Rs 28.2 mn in a Pre-Series A funding round led by Firstport Capital and Inflection Point Ventures (IPV). The investment will be used to enhance the company鈥檚 driver aggregation platform, operational efficiency, and technology infrastructure.
Founded by Avijit Das, an IT professional with experience at CTS and TCS, and led by Neha Shaikh, a former Uber supply chain manager, DriverShaab offers on-demand driver services, logistics support, and employee transportation solutions for enterprises. The company aims to become India鈥檚 top driver management platform by using technology to optimise fleet operations.
Since its inception, DriverShaab has facilitated transactions worth Rs 260 million, demonstrating strong market demand. With India鈥檚 mobility market valued at $900 million, the startup is positioned for rapid growth by addressing driver supply challenges and operational inefficiencies.
Mitesh Shah, Co-Founder of IPV, highlighted the importance of efficient driver management for fleet operations and logistics, emphasising DriverShaab鈥檚 scalable technology and strong execution as key investment factors.
DriverShaab has also gained recognition by winning the Maruti Suzuki Nurture Program, reflecting its innovation in the mobility sector. The company remains committed to building a sustainable driver service ecosystem with tech-driven, seamless solutions for businesses.
IPV, a prominent angel investing platform, has invested over Rs 8 bn across 210+ startups. Through its $50 mn CAT 2 VC fund, Physis Capital, IPV continues to support startups in Pre-Series A to Series B stages, fostering growth in India鈥檚 evolving business landscape.
Kolkata-based DriverShaab, a B2B mobility solutions provider, has raised Rs 28.2 mn in a Pre-Series A funding round led by Firstport Capital and Inflection Point Ventures (IPV). The investment will be used to enhance the company鈥檚 driver aggregation platform, operational efficiency, and technology infrastructure.
Founded by Avijit Das, an IT professional with experience at CTS and TCS, and led by Neha Shaikh, a former Uber supply chain manager, DriverShaab offers on-demand driver services, logistics support, and employee transportation solutions for enterprises. The company aims to become India鈥檚 top driver management platform by using technology to optimise fleet operations.
Since its inception, DriverShaab has facilitated transactions worth Rs 260 million, demonstrating strong market demand. With India鈥檚 mobility market valued at $900 million, the startup is positioned for rapid growth by addressing driver supply challenges and operational inefficiencies.
Mitesh Shah, Co-Founder of IPV, highlighted the importance of efficient driver management for fleet operations and logistics, emphasising DriverShaab鈥檚 scalable technology and strong execution as key investment factors.
DriverShaab has also gained recognition by winning the Maruti Suzuki Nurture Program, reflecting its innovation in the mobility sector. The company remains committed to building a sustainable driver service ecosystem with tech-driven, seamless solutions for businesses.
IPV, a prominent angel investing platform, has invested over Rs 8 bn across 210+ startups. Through its $50 mn CAT 2 VC fund, Physis Capital, IPV continues to support startups in Pre-Series A to Series B stages, fostering growth in India鈥檚 evolving business landscape.
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