# RedBus India

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/redbus-india

- Industry: Travel & Leisure
- Headquarters: Bengaluru, India
- Website: www.redbus.in/
- Total disclosed funding: $9.5M
- Latest round: Series C (Mar 14, 2011)
- Investors on record: 3

## About

Pilani Soft Labs Pvt. Ltd., operates redBus, India's leading online bus ticketing platform, which provides users with a user-friendly interface to book tickets across a vast network of bus operators throughout the country.Pilani Soft Labs Pvt. Ltd. was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in Bangalore, India. The company operates as an online bus ticket booking platform, allowing customers to purchase tickets from a wide array of over 5,200 bus operators. In March 2026, MakeMyTrip (India) Private Limited, a portfolio company of Sierra Ventures, SAIF Partners, Helion Venture Partners, Tiger Global Management, Elevation Capital, Ctrip.com International, Ltd., and MIH Internet Africa, acquire RedBus India from Seedfund, Helion Venture Partners, and Inventus Capital Partners. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. RedBus functions as India's premier online bus ticket booking platform, enabling efficient procurement of bus tickets via its website and mobile applications. Users can search and book tickets from a diverse network of over 5,200 bus operators, covering millions of routes across India. The platform allows customers to filter options based on bus type, travel duration, timings, and user ratings, catering to a wide range of transportation needs. Partnerships with private and government bus operators, such as APSRTC, KSRTC, and VRL, facilitate access to various transport types including AC, non-AC, sleeper, and seater buses. redBus also extends its services to regional markets like Singapore, Malaysia, and Indonesia.In the most recent fiscal year, redBus generated revenue amounting to USD 1,094,930.30. The company primarily earns through commission-based transactions on bus ticket sales, where it receives a percentage for each ticket sold. The pricing structures are influenced by various factors, including market competition, operator rates, and promotional offers, ensuring a broad appeal to diverse customers while maintaining secure payment methods for user confidence. The acquisition aims to consolidate operations and strengthen its market presence in India.

## Funding rounds

- Series C, Mar 14, 2011, $6.3M — Helion Venture Partners, Seedfund, Inventus Capital Partners
- Series B, Jun 30, 2009, $2.2M — Helion Venture Partners, Seedfund, Inventus Capital Partners
- Series A, Feb 1, 2007, $1M — Seedfund

## Investors

- Seedfund (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/seedfund) — Series A, Series B, Series C
- Helion Venture Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/helion-venture-partners) — Series B, Series C
- Inventus Capital Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/inventus-capital-partners) — Series B, Series C