CarDekho Group backed Carrum raises Series A Funding from Uber
Gurugram, Jan 15: Carrum, a fleet management company, has today announced Series A fundraise from Uber, to support the expansion of its clean mobility fleet across India. Founded in 2024 with a mission to drive decarbonization and enhance the livelihood of thousands of drivers. Carrum currently operates a fleet of over 3,000 vehicles across several Tier 1 cities in the country. The CarDekho Group backed company plans to use this funding to expand their fleet, and scale business operations.
Carrum’s focus on decarbonization and solving mobility needs is deeply relevant in the current policy environment, where the government is accelerating India’s shift toward cleaner energy options. Till date, Carrum has saved 6,000+ tonnes of carbon emissions via its CNG-first fleet.
Talking about the fundraising, Karan Jain, Founder and CEO, Carrum, said, “This investment marks an important milestone in our journey, as we expand the horizon of our partnership with Uber. Our shared commitment to technology-led mobility and customer-first solutions makes this partnership especially meaningful. At Carrum, we are on a mission to build sustainable mobility solutions that empower drivers and improve commuter convenience. Partnering with Uber gives us the momentum to accelerate this impact at scale.”
Amit Jain, Co-founder and CEO, CarDekho Group, said, “Carrum represents the next chapter in India’s mobility evolution – where technology, sustainability and ecosystem innovation come together to drive meaningful impact. As an early backer, we have witnessed their disciplined execution and deep understanding of the urban mobility market. With growing demand, supportive policy momentum and strong partnerships such as this one with Uber, Carrum is poised to scale rapidly and strengthen its position as a key player in the mobility ecosystem.”
Prabhjeet Singh, President, Uber India & South Asia said, “Carrum has been a reliable and forward-thinking fleet partner for Uber, consistently delivering high-quality vehicles and dependable service. Our investment reflects the trust we’ve built and our belief in Carrum’s potential to scale sustainably. As we continue to create earning opportunities for drivers, this investment will help us better serve the Indian market by adding more high quality vehicles and enhancing overall customer experience”
Carrum currently operates with Uber in 5 cities i.e. Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Pune and Delhi. As part of this partnership, Carrum plans to expand its presence to cover all major urban centres.