AI-driven telematics startup Cautio has raised $3 million in its seed funding round, completing it in two tranches. The latest tranche of $1.8 million was led by Amal Parikh, with participation from 8i Ventures, AU Small Finance Bank, Venture Catalysts, Cheravi Ventures’ Vibha Chetan, Multiply Ventures’ Raveen Sastry, Bounce’s Vivekananda Hallekere, and JAR co-founder Nishchay AG. This follows the $1.2 million raised earlier this year in April.
The fresh funds will be used to scale Cautio’s R&D capabilities, strengthen its AI engine, and expand deployment and servicing infrastructure across India. A significant portion will also go towards on-ground fleet support, particularly within intercity buses, school transport, and commercial vehicles.
Founded in 2023 by Ankit Acharya and Pranjal Nadhani, Cautio is building a smart AI-powered dashcam system for fleet operators. Their platform delivers real-time visual alerts to prevent road accidents and improve driver behavior. The solution is designed to enhance both safety and fleet efficiency through predictive analytics.
Cautio currently operates in 46 cities and serves over 60 fleet operators, including public transport systems and school networks. The startup’s AI dashcams aim to address key safety gaps by proactively identifying risks and issuing immediate driver warnings.
Prior to this, Cautio had raised a ₹6.5 Cr pre-seed round co-led by Antler, 8i Ventures, and AU Small Finance Bank in July 2023, in a mix of equity and debt.
The startup is targeting widespread adoption among fleet operators, school buses, and logistics providers, aiming to become a key player in India’s predictive road safety ecosystem.
