Rapido hits $3B valuation on $240M Prosus-led round; doubles down on Ownly food delivery

Rapido raised $240M primary at a $3B valuation, part of a $730M round that saw Swiggy and TVS exit via secondary. Capital will fund tier-2 mobility expansion and scale Ownly, escalating its food-delivery challenge to Swiggy and Zomato alongside its ride-hailing fight with Uber and Ola.

— Source publishedFri, 15 May, 2026, 23:16 IST·First seen Fri, 15 May, 2026, 23:44 IST·Source Times of India · Business

What happened

Rapido raised $240M led by Prosus at a $3B valuation, part of a $730M round. Swiggy and TVS exited via secondary. Funds will expand tier-2 mobility footprint

Key facts

  • $240 million primary funding
  • $3 billion valuation
  • $730 million total round
  • $700 million lifetime primary funding
  • previous $2.3 billion valuation
  • $1 billion unicorn valuation July 2024

Why this matters

Rapido's pivot into food delivery via Ownly reshapes the competitive map—Swiggy and Zomato now face a well-funded third entrant just as Uber/Ola defend share, opening partnership and consolidation angles.