Kapten Overview

  • Year Founded
  • 2011

Year Founded

  • Status
  • Acquired/​Merged

  • Employees
  • 250

Employees

  • Latest Deal Type
  • M&A

Kapten General Information

Description

Operator of a ride-hailing platform intended for on-demand cab service. The company's platform allows an individual to order a car directly from their smartphone at a location of their choice, enabling passengers to get a convenient network of transportation anytime.

Contact Information

Website
www.kapten.com
Formerly Known As
Chauffeur Privé
Ownership Status
Acquired/Merged
Financing Status
Formerly VC-backed
Corporate Office
  • 4 Place du 8 mai 1945
  • Immeuble le Hub, Levallois-Perret
  • 92300 Paris
  • France
Primary Industry
Automotive
Other Industries
Application Software
Acquirer
Corporate Office
  • 4 Place du 8 mai 1945
  • Immeuble le Hub, Levallois-Perret
  • 92300 Paris
  • France

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Kapten Valuation & Funding

Deal Type Date Amount Raised to Date Post-Val Status Stage
2. Merger/Acquisition 21-Dec-2017 Completed Generating Revenue
1. Early Stage VC 19-Jan-2015 Completed Generating Revenue
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Kapten Comparisons

Description
Primary
Industry
HQ Location
Employees
Total Raised
Post Valuation
Last
Financing
Details
Operator of a ride-hailing platform intended for on-demand cab service. The company's platform allows an individual to o
Automotive
Paris, France
250 As of 2019

Bengaluru, India
 

Dubai, United Arab Emirates
 
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Kapten Competitors (27)

One of Kapten’s 27 competitors is Ola, a Venture Capital-Backed company based in Bengaluru, India.

Company Name Financing Status Location Employees Total Raised Last Financing Date/Type Last Financing Amount
Ola Venture Capital-Backed Bengaluru, India
Careem Formerly VC-backed Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Jeeny Venture Capital-Backed Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Curb Mobility Private Equity-Backed Long Island City, NY
FreeNow Formerly VC-backed London, United Kingdom
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Kapten Signals

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Kapten Former Investors (3)

Investor Name Investor Type Holding Investor Since Participating Rounds
Crédit Mutuel Impact Asset Manager Minority
Siparex PE/Buyout Minority
XAnge Venture Capital Minority
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Kapten Investments & Acquisitions (2)

Kapten’s most recent deal was a Buyout/LBO with Djengo. The deal was made on 30-Jul-2015.

Company Name Deal Date Deal Type Deal Size Industry Lead Partner
Djengo 30-Jul-2015 Buyout/LBO Other Services (B2C Non-Financial)
Djump 30-Jul-2015 Merger/Acquisition Other Services (B2C Non-Financial)
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Kapten Affiliates

Subsidiaries (1)

Name Industry Location Year Founded
Transopco France Levallois-Perret, France 2014

Kapten FAQs

  • When was Kapten founded?

    Kapten was founded in 2011.

  • Where is Kapten headquartered?

    Kapten is headquartered in Paris, France.

  • What is the size of Kapten?

    Kapten has 250 total employees.

  • What industry is Kapten in?

    Kapten’s primary industry is Automotive.

  • Is Kapten a private or public company?

    Kapten is a Private company.

  • What is Kapten’s current revenue?

    The current revenue for Kapten is .

  • How much funding has Kapten raised over time?

    Kapten has raised $5.97M.

  • Who are Kapten’s investors?

    Crédit Mutuel Impact, Siparex, and XAnge have invested in Kapten.

  • Who are Kapten’s competitors?

    Ola, Careem, Jeeny, Curb Mobility, and FreeNow are some of the 27 competitors of Kapten.

  • When was Kapten acquired?

    Kapten was acquired on 21-Dec-2017.

  • Who acquired Kapten?

    Kapten was acquired by FreeNow.

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