The Rickshaw Rising Challenge finale took place in the first week of February 2014 in Mumbai. Fourteen entrepreneurs representing 8 teams went through a two day long boot-camp. Read more about Day-1 and Day-2.
On Day 3, they pitched their business to Robin Chase (ZipCar), Harish Hande (SELCO), Judith Pollock (Shell Foundation), and Madhav Pai (EMBARQ India).
We are truly excited to announce the results of the Rickshaw Rising Challenge.
Ubida
The first award of $50,000 and 6-months business support went to Mukesh Jha and Janardan Prasad of Ubida from Pune. The company addresses auto rickshaw hailing problems on the consumer side and optimizes rides and income for drivers.
AutoRaja
The second award of $25,000 and 6-months business support went to Aishwarya Raman and Anubhav Agarwal of AutoRaja from Chennai. AutoRaja runs auto-rickshaws on call with the aim of creating dignified lives for drivers by increasing business and facilitating access to finance, healthcare, and education.
Three Wheels United
The third award of $25,000 and 6-months business support went to Ramesh Prabhu of Three Wheels United from Bangalore. TWU addresses problems in the auto-rickshaw ecosystem through financial services, alternate channels of revenue, and bringing in a shift to cleaner engines.
We would also like to congratulate our 5 other finalists and 38 other applicants to the Challenge.
We look forward to finding other channels to support and work with you.
Guest Post by Jyot Chadha, Embarq India.