Rapido hits $3B valuation after $240M Prosus-led round in $730M raise

Bengaluru-based Rapido raised $240M primary led by Prosus at a $3B post-money valuation, part of a larger $730M round. Capital will deepen tier-2/3 city presence, expand its captain network across 400+ cities, and scale multi-modal mobility including food and parcel delivery.

— Source publishedFri, 15 May, 2026, 13:20 IST·First seen Fri, 15 May, 2026, 14:17 IST·Source NDTV Profit

What happened

Rapido raised $240M led by Prosus at a $3B post-money valuation, part of a larger $730M round. Funds will deepen tier-2/3 presence, grow captain network, and

Key facts

  • $240 million primary
  • $3 billion post-money valuation
  • $730 million total round
  • 400+ cities
  • 9 million livelihoods
  • founded 2015

Why this matters

Rapido's capital-fueled push into 400+ cities and adjacent delivery verticals reshapes the competitive map—expect partnership overtures, potential tuck-in M&A of regional logistics players, and rising defensive pressure on incumbent food and last-mile delivery platforms.