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Flipkart Co-founder Sachin Bansal has invested Rs 650 crore in Ola, ride-hailing platform. Regarding this Ola confirmed the news of investment.
In a Press release Ola said, “India’s foremost internet entrepreneur and co-founder of Flipkart invested Rs 650 cr in Ola. This investment is part of Ola’s larger Series J funding round and is in Sachin’s personal capacity as an investor.
Speaking on his investment, Sachin Bansal, said, “Ola is one of India’s most promising consumer businesses, that is creating deep impact and lasting value for the ecosystem. On one hand, they have emerged as a global force in the mobility space and on the other, they continue to build deeper for various needs of a billion Indians through their platform, becoming a trusted household name today.”
He further added, “I have known Bhavish as an entrepreneur and as a friend over these years and I have great respect for what he and the team at Ola have built in just 8 years! I am personally thrilled to be part of the Ola journey and I look forward to contributing to their success.”
Bhavish Aggarwal, Co-founder & CEO, Ola said, “We are extremely thrilled to have Sachin onboard Ola as an investor. Sachin is an icon of entrepreneurship and his experience of building one of India’s most respected businesses ground up, is unparalleled. His investment is a huge encouragement for all of us at Ola and our mission to serve a billion people.”
“I personally look forward to learning from Sachin’s journey, his mentorship and guidance, as we look to build one of the most impactful global businesses out of India,” he added.
-Sai Kumar
