Rapido bags $240M from Prosus, WestBridge, Accel at $3B valuation

Urban mobility platform Rapido raised $240 million led by Prosus, with WestBridge and Accel participating, at a $3 billion valuation. The tranche is part of a larger $730 million round earmarked for market expansion, driver network growth, and technology upgrades.

— Source publishedFri, 15 May, 2026, 14:35 IST·First seen Fri, 15 May, 2026, 17:15 IST·Source ET Retail

What happened

Urban mobility startup Rapido raised $240 million led by Prosus with WestBridge and Accel at a $3 billion valuation, part of a larger $730 million round, to

Key facts

  • $240 million
  • $3 billion valuation
  • $730 million round

Why this matters

Rapido's well-funded expansion narrows the M&A window for smaller mobility players and pressures incumbents to consider partnerships, bolt-ons, or defensive consolidation.