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Rapido Raises $240 Million in Prosus-Led Round, Valuation Reaches $3 Billion

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•Rapido raised $240 million in a funding round led by Prosus, bringing the Indian ride-hailing startup's valuation to $3 billion.
•The company differentiates itself by focusing on motorbike and autorickshaw rides, targeting cost-sensitive commuters rather than competing directly on car-based services.
•Prosus, a Dutch investment firm with extensive emerging-market tech holdings, anchored the round as lead investor.
•Rapido competes against Uber and Ola in India's mobility sector, where affordability and driver supply are key competitive levers.
•The $3 billion valuation positions Rapido among India's more valuable private tech companies, making a future public listing a realistic consideration.

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