Rapido's $240M at $3B: Prosus Doubles Down on India's Mobility Leader
India's Rapido raised $240M at a $3B valuation in May 2026, led by Prosus, as part of a $730M financing to defend its lead in two-wheeler mobility against Uber.
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India's Rapido raised $240M at a $3B valuation in May 2026, led by Prosus, as part of a $730M financing to defend its lead in two-wheeler mobility against Uber.
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