EV fleet startup TOCAL raises ₹9 crore in seed round for expansion
Hidayathulla ShareefDhairyasheel DeshmukhNavyug Global VenturesXB GroupK-Indev LogisticsTOCAL

EV fleet startup TOCAL raises ₹9 crore in seed round for expansion

TOCAL, a tech-enabled EV fleet startup, has raised ₹9 crore in a seed funding round led by XB Group, with participation from Navyug Global Ventures and HNI investor Nivetha Muralidharan. The funds will support expansion into major cities and the establishment of fulfillment centers.

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TOCAL, founded by Dhairyasheel Deshmukh and Hidayathulla Shareef in 2021, is revolutionizing sustainable logistics through its tech-enabled EV fleet. The recent ₹9 crore funding will facilitate expansion beyond Bengaluru into major metropolitan areas, establishing 75 fulfillment centers and deploying over 20,000 electric vehicles over the next 4-5 years.145

"Together with K-Indev Logistics, we are creating an integrated platform that combines fulfilment through strategically located micro-warehouses with a tech-enabled EV fleet to support the next phase of India's commerce growth," said Deshmukh, the founder & CEO of TOCAL.

The investment, led by XB Group, includes a commitment of ₹8.5 crore and participation from Navyug Global Ventures and HNI investor Nivetha Muralidharan. The funds will enhance fleet, warehouse, and order management technology, while strengthening enterprise sales and strategic partnerships.2

TOCAL aims to partner with over 1,000 brands as it scales its operations, which currently focus on e-commerce, quick commerce, and direct-to-consumer (D2C) brands. The company is set to play a crucial role in the evolution of India's logistics landscape, leveraging electric vehicles for last-mile delivery and sustainable commerce.

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“The seed round was led by XB Group with ₹8.5 crore, with participation from Navyug Global Ventures and HNI Nivetha Muralidharan. TOCAL plans to expand beyond Bengaluru into major metros and deploy over 20,000 EVs across 15 cities in the next 4-5 years.”
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“Tech-enabled EV fleet and fulfillment infrastructure platform TOCAL on Monday said it has raised Rs 9 crore in a funding round led by XB Group, the parent group of K-Indev Logistics, for expanding operations and setting up fulfilment centres.”
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“EV fleet and fulfillment infrastructure company TOCAL has raised Rs 9 crore in a seed funding round led by XB Group, the parent group of K-Indev Logistics, with participation from Navyug Global Ventures and Nivetha Muralidharan.”
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