Company:Pidge
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| Type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Logistics |
| Founded | 2019 |
| Founder | Ratnesh Verma [1] |
| Headquarters | Gurgaon, Haryana |
Area served | India |
| Website | https://pidge.in/ |
Pidge is an Indian logistics Software as a service (SaaS) and supply chain company, based in Gurgaon, Haryana. It was established in 2019 and founded by Ratnesh Verma and Rushil Mohan.[2][3]
History
In October 2020, Pidge is operating in 5 cities which includes Delhi, Noida, Gurugram, Faridabad and Ghaziabad with instant delivery, on-demand and radius-free service.[4]
In November 2021, the company raised ₹80 million (US$1.1 million) from Indian Angel Network (IAN). It was invested in the company expansion, enhancing its product pipeline and technological capabilities.[5]
In February 2023, the company have launched self-service logistics technology SaaS based platform or mobile app that can enable MSMEs, Enterprises and Third-party players across India via Pidge Network Partners.[6]
In March 2023, the company raised ₹24.5 crore (US$3 million) in pre-series A funding led by Mountain Partners, with participation from current investor Indian Angels Network (IAN).[7][8]
In June 2023, the company launched its self-serve logistics SaaS technology platform to pan India.[9]
Awards
- The company won Entrepreneur 2022 awards under the category "On-Demand Delivery Startup of the year".[10]
References
- ↑ Kumar, Nirbhay (21 September 2020). "Logistics startups hopeful of festive season; see COVID-19 vaccine delivery as opportunity". https://www.businesstoday.in/latest/economy-politics/story/logistics-startups-pin-hopes-on-festive-season-see-covd-19-vaccine-delivery-as-opportunity-273567-2020-09-21.
- ↑ "Pidge: On Demand Secure Delivery & Courier". https://startup.siliconindia.com/vendor/pidge-on-demand-secure-delivery--courier-cid-12774.html.
- ↑ Singh, Abhinav (27 Oct 2020). "Logistics sector on a rebound; many start-ups see growth opportunities" (in en). https://www.theweek.in/news/biz-tech/2020/10/27/logistics-sector-on-a-rebound-many-start-ups-see-growth-opportunities.html.
- ↑ Today, Telangana (2020-10-22). "Delivery start-up Pidge to launch services in Mumbai" (in en-US). https://telanganatoday.com/delivery-start-up-pidge-to-launch-services-in-mumbai.
- ↑ Patwardhan, Nikhil (25 Nov 2021). "Indian Angel Network invests $1 mn in B2B logistics platform Pidge" (in en-US). https://www.vccircle.com/indian-angel-network-invests-1-mn-in-b2b-logistics-platform-pidge.
- ↑ Tana, Heeren (2023-02-15). "Pidge pilots logistics technology for MSME growth - Maritime Gateway" (in en-US). https://www.maritimegateway.com/pidge-pilots-logistics-technology-for-msme-growth/.
- ↑ "Logistics Platform Pidge Raises $3 Million In Pre-Series A Funding". https://startup.siliconindia.com/startup-funding/logistics-platform-pidge-raises-3-million-in-preseries-a-funding-nwid-37484.html.
- ↑ Rai, Joymitra (6 March 2023). "India Digest: Pidge raises $3m; CIP, Viviid to develop renewable projects" (in en). https://www.dealstreetasia.com/stories/india-digest-pidge-raises-3m-cip-viviid-to-develop-renewable-projects-333155.
- ↑ Thomas, Melvyn (2023-06-19). "Pidge launches nationwide, empowering 60MN MSMEs to unlock their growth potential - Hello Entrepreneurs" (in en-US). https://helloentrepreneurs.com/business/pidge-launches-nationwide-empowering-60mn-msmes-to-unlock-their-growth-potential-22689/.
- ↑ "Entrepreneur 2022 Awards Winner". https://www.entrepreneurindia.com/2022/award-winners.php.
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