Cautio, a fast-growing visual telematics startup, has raised ₹11 crore in its ongoing seed funding round. The Bengaluru-based AI company is co-founded by Ankit Acharya (CEO) and Pranjal Nadhani (CTO). The funding will be used to scale operations and deepen its AI-powered video telematics offerings aimed at enhancing road safety across India.
Key Details
- Funding Amount: ₹11 crore (Seed round)
- Investors: 9Unicorns, Venture Catalysts, Antler India, Infinyte Club, MeitY through PIEDS-BITS Pilani, and CARS24 founders Gajendra Jangid and Vikram Chopra
- Purpose of Funding: Expansion of operations and development of AI-driven telematics technology
- Current Reach: Operating in over 35 cities across India
- Impact Achieved: Enabled over 3 crore kilometers of safe travel, covering more than 16 lakh trips
Founders' Background
Ankit Acharya (Co-founder & CEO): Ankit brings rich experience from India's mobility ecosystem. He has previously held leadership roles at Namma Yatri, Bounce, and Bounce Infinity. His deep understanding of urban transport and fleet management has been pivotal in shaping Cautio's vision.
Pranjal Nadhani (Co-founder & CTO): Pranjal is a seasoned engineer who has worked at tech-forward companies like Virtualness, Dream11, and Urban Company. His technical expertise is central to developing Cautio’s AI-based telematics platform.
Funding Details
- Pre-Seed Round (July 2024): ₹6.5 crore raised through a mix of equity and debt. This round was led by Antler, 8i Ventures, and AU Small Finance Bank.
- Seed Round (April 2025): ₹11 crore secured from prominent early-stage investors including 9Unicorns and Venture Catalysts, with participation from government and industry veterans.