Ziptrrip, a corporate travel and expense management platform, has closed its pre-seed funding round, raising Rs 2 crore from a clutch of prominent angel investors and industry leaders, including Anil K Jha (ex-Coal India Chairman & ex-Jindal Power. Chairman & Board of director), Prantik Dasgupta (Country Head – Coeclerici & angel investor) and others.
This inaugural funding round marks a remarkable milestone for Ziptrrip. The newly acquired capital will be strategically allocated to fuel Ziptrrip's ambitious plans for market expansion, enhance its team-building efforts and drive continuous product innovation.
Ziptrrip was founded by Shan Prabhakaran, Co-founder and CEO, who brings over 10 years of cross-industry experience in business development, strategy, project management, and channel sales management. He has worked across sectors like Agri-tech, e-commerce logistics, and automotive and is a founding member of SmartShift by Mahindra.
Complementing his expertise is another co-founder Rishabh Agarwal, a seasoned business practitioner with over 15 years of experience in strategy and execution across sectors like mobility, Agri-tech, automotive, and power.
On the fundraise Shan Prabhakaran, Co-founder and CEO of Ziptrrip, affirmed "This pre-seed funding represents a significant vote of confidence in our vision and the tireless efforts of our dedicated team. The investment will serve as a catalyst, enabling us to accelerate our growth trajectory, further enhance our AI capabilities, and continue delivering unparalleled value to our corporate clients. Our mission is to fundamentally transform corporate travel management by providing a solution that not only generates substantial cost savings but also dramatically improves efficiency and compliance across all aspects of business travel.”
MRishabh Agarwal, Co-founder of Ziptrrip added “This investment is just the beginning. We're looking forward to forging new partnerships, expanding our talented team, and continuing to push the envelope of what's possible in travel tech. The future of corporate travel is here, and Ziptrrip is leading the charge."
Prantik Dasgupta, seasoned investor, expressed strong confidence in Ziptrrip's potential starting, "I was thoroughly impressed by Ziptrrip's innovative approach to addressing the complexities of corporate travel management. The team's deep industry expertise, combined with their cutting-edge technology, positions them uniquely in a market ripe for disruption.”
