Tripda, a New York City-based ride-sharing platform, raised $11m in Series A funding.
Backers included Rocket Internet and an unnamed New York-based venture fund.
The company intends to use the funds to expand its U.S. operation and grow its user base across 13 countries where it operates, as well as continuing to develop its web and mobile product for multiple markets.
Led by Adi Vaxman, Co-founder and CEO, Tripda operates a ride-sharing platform that made its U.S. debut in November 2014. It connects people who need rides with people who have empty car seats as an alternative to buses, trains and short flights. Passengers and drivers can set personal travel preferences, exchange messages and mutually filter travel partners taking similar journeys.
It is available through web and mobile app platforms for iOS and Android, including payment processing.
Currently, the company operates in 13 countries.
FinSMEs
29/01/2015