Vahak operates an online transport marketplace that connects small and medium-sized businesses with verified transporters across India, facilitating real-time load and vehicle bookings. The platform addresses inefficiencies in logistics by providing a secure payment gateway and access to a vast network of over 800,000 verified trucks and 20,000 daily active loads, ensuring reliable and cost-effective transportation solutions.
Funding
$19M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
Founders
Product
Problem
The unorganized nature of India's road transport sector leads to inefficiencies in load and vehicle matching, resulting in delays, increased costs, and underutilization of assets for both shippers and transporters. Many small and medium-sized businesses struggle to find reliable transportation providers and secure competitive rates due to a lack of transparency and access to a broad network.
Solution
Vahak provides an online marketplace that connects shippers with verified transporters and truck owners across India, streamlining the process of finding and booking loads and vehicles. The platform offers features such as real-time load postings, GPS tracking, and a secure payment gateway to facilitate seamless transactions. By aggregating a large network of transporters and providing tools for efficient matching, Vahak aims to reduce transportation costs, improve vehicle utilization, and enhance transparency in the logistics ecosystem. The marketplace enables users to find loads or lorries based on their specific requirements, filtering by truck type, location, and cargo details.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) looking for reliable and cost-effective transportation solutions, as well as transporters and truck owners seeking to maximize vehicle utilization and find return loads.
Features
- Online marketplace connecting shippers, transporters, and truck owners
- Real-time load and lorry postings with detailed specifications
- Filtered search based on location, truck type (LCV, Trailer, Container, etc.), and cargo
- KYC and GST-verified transporter profiles for increased trust and security
- Secure payment gateway for safe and reliable transactions
- GPS tracking for real-time visibility of goods in transit
- Mobile app for convenient access and management of bookings