Nawgati is in advanced talks to raise $5.2 million as part of its Series A funding round. The company’s valuation is expected to exceed $70 million. The round is likely to include participation from listed companies, family offices, celebrities, and existing investors.
Existing Investors and Previous Round
Nawgati’s current investors include Vyom Partners, Ajay Upadhyaya Family Office, Deepak Bhagnani Family Office, GAIL (India) Limited, and MeitY Startup Hub. The company had earlier raised $2.5 million in a pre-Series A round led by Ajay Upadhyaya, with participation from Vyom Partners, Deepak Bhagnani Family Office, and MeitY Startup Hub.
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Expansion Plans
The company plans to use the new funds to expand its technology offerings in domestic and international markets. It is also working on scaling its consumer application focused on fuelling services. In addition, Nawgati aims to increase the number of fuel station operators and dealers using its platform, Aaveg Pro.
International Presence
Nawgati has ongoing deployments in Sri Lanka and the UAE. The company is also receiving interest from markets in Europe and North America for its fuel station technology.
Product and Technology
The company develops software tools based on data analytics and machine learning. These tools are used to manage fuel station operations, reduce waiting time, and support decision-making for operators and fleet managers.
Recognitions
Nawgati has received recognition at the ET Startup Awards 2025 and has been part of the Google for Startups Accelerator. Its co-founder, Vaibhav Kaushik, was also included in the Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia list.
Elctrik Speaks
Nawgati’s planned Series A round reflects continued investor interest in startups working on operational efficiency in fuel retail. As fuel stations adopt digital systems, companies offering analytics-led solutions are likely to see wider adoption across both domestic and international markets.
Vaibhav Kaushik, Co-Founder & CEO of Nawgati, said, “We are building Nawgati as a global vertical AI company for the mobility and fuel ecosystem. Over the past year, we have validated our technology across diverse markets, and the strong inbound interest from international players reinforces the scalability of our platform. This upcoming round will enable us to accelerate global deployments, deepen our AI capabilities, and strengthen both our enterprise and consumer offerings. Our focus remains on solving real-world inefficiencies in fuel and mobility through intelligent, data-driven infrastructure.”
