Scooter Raises $180K Pre-seed

Scooter, a Pune, India-based human resources technology and recruitment software startup, has raised approximately $180,000 in pre-seed funding. The company, which specializes in sales hiring and recruitment technology, plans to use the capital to further its growth.

Investors

The funding round was led by AJVC.

Scooter Use of Funds

The company will use the capital to strengthen its core recruitment software platform, expand its internal product development, and build its team across India.

About Scooter

Founded in 2024 by Kartik Mandrekar and Saumya Seth, Scooter develops an advanced, scenario-based sales hiring platform and recruitment marketplace. The solution sources verified sales professionals, puts them through practical sales assessments and behavioral scenarios, and provides hiring managers with a curated shortlist of candidates. The platform currently serves over 50 corporate companies.

Funding Details

Company Website: https://thescooter.ai

Company: Scooter
Raised: $180K
Round: Pre-seed
Funding Date: October 5, 2026
Lead Investor: AJVC
Software Category: HR Tech
Source: https://www.finsmes.com/2026/10/scooter-raises-approx-usd180k-in-pre-seed-funding.html