The ride-sharing industry has grown far beyond its original model of connecting drivers and riders. Companies now operate globally, offering everything from electric mopeds to child transportation services.
Estonia's Bolt has raised $2.3B to expand its multi-service mobility app. Meanwhile, companies like Zum focus on specific needs, providing transportation for school districts in the United States.
Below is our list of 29 Ride Sharing startups worth keeping an eye on.
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| Headquarters | Tallinn, Harjumaa, Estonia |
| Year Founded | 2013 |
| Founders | Markus Villig, Martin Villig, Oliver Leisalu |
| Funding Amount | $2.3B |
| Startup Size | Major Organization (1,001-5,000) |
| Last Funding Status | Debt Financing |
| Top Investors | European Investment Bank, Citi, Sequoia Capital, Deutsche Bank, International Finance Corporation |
Careem is building the "Everything App" for the Middle East, a platform that simplifies daily tasks like transportation, ordering food, and managing payments. Their super-app consolidates these varied services, from ride-sharing to digital finance, into one mobile experience for users across the region.
| Headquarters | Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates |
| Year Founded | 2012 |
| Founders | Abdulla Elyas, Magnus Olsson, Mudassir Sheikha |
| Funding Amount | $771.7M |
| Startup Size | Major Organization (1,001-5,000) |
| Last Funding Status | Series F |
| Top Investors | STV, Coatue, Mercedes-Benz Group AG, Rakuten, BECO Capital |
inDrive develops a mobility and urban services app that gives users options for ride-hailing, courier, and freight delivery. The platform stands out by allowing passengers and drivers to directly negotiate the fare for their trip.
| Headquarters | Limassol, Limassol, Cyprus |
| Year Founded | 2012 |
| Founders | Arsen Tomsky |
| Funding Amount | $537M |
| Startup Size | Major Organization (1,001-5,000) |
| Last Funding Status | Debt Financing |
| Top Investors | General Catalyst, Insight Partners, Bond, LETA Capital |
RushOwl built a dynamic ride-sharing platform that powers on-demand and fixed-route shuttle services. They partner with organizations and communities to offer affordable and convenient shared transportation.
| Headquarters | Singapore, Central Region, Singapore |
| Year Founded | 2018 |
| Founders | Shin Ng, Songyan Ho |
| Funding Amount | $18.2M |
| Startup Size | Lean Team (11-50) |
| Last Funding Status | Series A |
| Top Investors | Alibaba Group, Gobi Partners, Hong Kong Investment Corporation Limited, Seeds Capital, Workplace Accelerator |
Revel provides shared electric mopeds and an all-electric rideshare service for navigating cities. They also build public fast-charging hubs to accelerate the broader adoption of electric vehicles.
| Headquarters | Brooklyn, New York, United States |
| Year Founded | 2018 |
| Founders | Frank Reig, Paul Suhey |
| Funding Amount | $274M |
| Startup Size | Large Team (251-1,000) |
| Last Funding Status | Debt Financing |
| Top Investors | BlackRock, Bossa Invest, Toyota Ventures, Maniv Mobility, Blue Collective |
Voi operates a shared micromobility service, offering e-scooters and e-bikes for rent in more than 150 cities. The company provides a sustainable and convenient transportation alternative for urban residents through its mobile app.
| Headquarters | Stockholm, Stockholms Lan, Sweden |
| Year Founded | 2018 |
| Founders | Adam Jafer, Douglas Stark, Fredrik Hjelm, Johan Pietilä Holmner, Keith Richman |
| Funding Amount | $595.3M |
| Startup Size | Major Organization (1,001-5,000) |
| Last Funding Status | Debt Financing |
| Top Investors | Creandum, LocalGlobe, JME Ventures, The Raine Group, Balderton Capital |
Zum built a comprehensive platform to manage student transportation for school districts. They focus on improving safety and efficiency, helping schools reduce both costs and carbon emissions.
| Headquarters | Redwood City, California, United States |
| Year Founded | 2015 |
| Founders | Ritu Narayan, Vivek Garg |
| Funding Amount | $399.6M |
| Startup Size | Mid-Size Team (51-250) |
| Last Funding Status | Grant |
| Top Investors | Sequoia Capital, NGP Capital, SoftBank Vision Fund, FundersClub, Ulu Ventures |
BluSmart Mobility operates an all-electric ride-hailing service designed for sustainable urban transportation. Their platform connects riders to a dedicated fleet of electric vehicles through a mobile app, offering a reliable and eco-friendly travel option.
| Headquarters | Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India |
| Year Founded | 2019 |
| Founders | Anmol Jaggi, Puneet Jaggi, Punit Goyal |
| Funding Amount | $486.3M |
| Startup Size | Large Team (251-1,000) |
| Last Funding Status | Series B |
| Top Investors | Venture Catalysts, Inflection Point Ventures, Mayfield Fund, Alteria Capital, responsAbility Investments |
Oway has developed an AI-powered marketplace that connects shippers with carriers to fill empty truck space across America. Their platform aims to make freight shipping more efficient and affordable by optimizing unused cargo capacity.
| Headquarters | San Francisco, California, United States |
| Year Founded | 2023 |
| Founders | Phillip Nadjafov |
| Funding Amount | $4.5M |
| Startup Size | Lean Team (11-50) |
| Last Funding Status | Seed |
| Top Investors | General Catalyst, Y Combinator, Pioneer Fund, Transpose Platform Management, Wayfinder Ventures |
Yulu offers a fleet of low-speed electric two-wheelers designed for short, convenient urban trips. Their service allows users to easily rent and ride these vehicles, providing a sustainable solution for last-mile connectivity in cities.
| Headquarters | Bangalore, Karnataka, India |
| Year Founded | 2017 |
| Founders | Amit Gupta, Anuj Tewari, Hemant Gupta, Naveen Dachuri, RK Misra |
| Funding Amount | $143.4M |
| Startup Size | Large Team (251-1,000) |
| Last Funding Status | Corporate Round |
| Top Investors | Blume Ventures, 3one4 Capital, U.S. International Development Finance Corp, Rocketship.vc, LVX Ventures |
19 Additional Ride Sharing Startups Worth Following
Our top ten picks offer a glimpse into a much larger movement. Dozens of other companies have collectively raised over five billion dollars to reshape how people get from one place to another.
Some are just getting started, while others are already established names. Here is a look at the other startups helping to define the future of ride sharing.