AI-powered video telematics startup Cautio has raised $1.8 million in fresh funding, extending its seed round to a total of $3 million. The latest tranche was led by Amal Parikh, with participation from 8i Ventures, AU Small Finance Bank, Venture Catalysts, Vibha Chetan (Cheravi Ventures), Raveen Sastry (Multiply Ventures), Vivekananda Hallekere (Bounce), and Nishchay AG (JAR).
Earlier in April, Cautio had secured $1.2 million as part of the same round.
The Bengaluru-based startup plans to utilize the new capital to strengthen its research and development, scale its AI technology, and expand deployment and servicing infrastructure across the country.
Founded by Ankit Acharya and Pranjal, Cautio offers AI-powered dashcams designed for fleet operators. These devices provide real-time safety alerts to help prevent road accidents, and are actively deployed across public transport systems, school buses, and commercial fleets. The technology allows operators to detect and respond to potential risks instantly, enhancing safety and operational efficiency.
Cautio is currently present in 46 cities and serves over 60 customers. With a mission to make Indian roads safer, the company is leveraging predictive AI to reduce accident risks and improve fleet safety standards.
“Our vision is to redefine road safety in India through intelligent, data-driven solutions. This funding will help us accelerate that mission,” said co-founder Ankit Acharya.
The funding marks a growing investor interest in AI-led mobility solutions, particularly those addressing safety and infrastructure challenges in India’s vast transport sector.
By: Arushi Agarwal
