Indian fuel tech startup Nawgati has raised $2.5 million in a pre-Series A funding round, with Ajay Upadhyaya leading the investment. Other participants included Vivek Mathur, the MeitY Startup Hub, Aamara Capital, and additional investors. The company plans to use the fresh capital to strengthen its fleet management solutions and expand operations across India and international markets.
Nawgati, a top fuel-aggregator platform in India, is not just about the present but also the future. The company envisions 2025, when it has significantly expanded its user base, reached more cities, connected with thousands of fuel pump outlets, and added more language options to its app. This ambitious plan is to revolutionize the refueling experience making it easier and more accessible for people all over India.
Nawgati’s Fueling App, which already boasts over 1.5 million users is rapidly growing. The company aims to reach 5 million users by the end of 2025, which is well within reach given its strong growth and expanding reach. The increasing number of users indicates that more and more people are recognizing the value of Nawgati’s innovative solutions. With its real-time updates on fuel station locations, prices and services, the app has become an indispensable tool for those seeking quick and easy access to fuel-related information making the refueling process faster and simpler.
“We’re thrilled with the progress we’ve made so far. Our app’s rapid adoption by over 1.5 million users is a testament to the convenience and efficiency it brings to the refueling experience,” said Vaibhav Kaushik is Co-founder & CEO of Nawgati. “By 2025, we are confident that Nawgati will be a daily tool for almost 5 million end consumers nationwide, further cementing our position as a leader in the smart fueling space.”
Nawgati’s B2B platform, called Aaveg, is also growing quickly. The company plans to connect 20,000 fuel pump stations to Aaveg by the end of 2025. Many fuel stations choose this platform because it helps make refueling faster and more efficient.
“Aaveg is addressing a crucial need for digital transformation within the fuel retail sector,” explained Kaushik. “With 20,000 outlets expected to join the platform by 2025, we are helping fuel station operators meet modern customers’ needs while driving greater operational efficiency.
At Nawgati, user comfort is a top priority. In addition to Hindi, English, Marathi, and Telugu the company is now working on adding Kannada, Gujarati, Tamil and Malayalam to its app. This thoughtful initiative ensures that more people can use the app in their preferred language and enjoy its features comfortably enhancing their refueling experience.
As part of its growth, Nawgati is expanding in big and medium-sized cities like Delhi NCR, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Kolkata, Bhopal, Chennai, Pune, Lucknow, Patna, and Jaipur. The company also plans to launch its services in new places like Varanasi, Ratnagiri, Latur, Goa, Kharagpur, Guwahati, and Jammu, where many fuel station owners are already interested.
This expansion will help Nawgati reach more people and become a popular choice for users nationwide. It will ensure more users can easily get real-time updates about fuel availability, station services and payment options.
About the company
Nawgati, an Indian startup that helps improve fuel stations, was started in 2019 by Vaibhav Kaushik, Aalaap Nair, and Aryan Sisodia, who graduated from BITS Pilani. The company has raised $2.5 million (about ₹21.10 crore) in its Pre-Series A funding round. Angel investor Ajay Upadhyaya led this round. It included support from Vivek Mathur, a former partner at Elevation Capital, Deepak Bhagnani’s family office, MeitY Startup Hub, Aamara Capital, and others.
