GirnarSoft, leaders in the online automobile market in India and
parent company of leading portals CarDekho, Gaadi, and Zigwheels has
successfully completed 10 years of operations. The company has grown to reach
consolidated revenue of US$17.5 million in FY2017.
Beginning its journey in 2007, GirnarSoft is the brainchild of
two IIT grads Amit and Anurag Jain, brothers who realized the need for an
evolved user experience in the auto search space thus giving birth to India’s
leading auto focused portal, CarDekho. Since then, CarDekho.com has been
credited with revolutionizing the auto search space by providing end-to-end
solutions. The company has not only created a niche positioning for itself as
an industry expert but has also established itself as a complete ecosystem for
consumers, car manufacturers, dealers and related businesses across the
country.
Over the years, GirnarSoft, under Amit and Anurag’s guidance and
with the support of a well experienced team has built itself as a brand
synonymous with superior quality in automobile search and lead generation
business in the country. The company successfully ventured into new businesses
like BikeDekho, PriceDekho, TrucksDekho, TyreDekho, CollegeDekho, with
investments from veterans like Mr. Ratan Tata, Google Capital and Sequoia
Capital. Post the acquisition of Gaadi.com and Zigwheels.com; from
Naspers and Times Internet in the year 2014 and 2015 respectively, the company
also acquired 6 more start-ups in 2016, making it the number one player in the
segment.
Commenting on the milestone, Amit Jain, CEO and
Co-Founder, Girnar Soft Pvt. Ltd. said, “Ever since its
inception, we have strived to establish CarDekho as a one-stop-destination for
everyone interested in purchasing a car. It is our pleasure to announce that
within a decade of its operations, CarDekho has managed to not just become a
trusted name amongst consumers but also an acknowledged industry expert. We are
focused on providing superior customer experience and availing them
comprehensive solutions for their needs. The growth of our brand is a testimony
of our quality and hard work, and we are confident that in the years to come
CarDekho will be able scale much greater heights.”
Today, CarDekho is one of the most sought after sites for latest
news and views in the world of automobiles, receiving 40 million unique monthly
visitors and 225 million monthly page-views.
CarDekho.com is a flagship portal of Girnar Software Pvt. Ltd.
founded in March 2008. CarDekho.com is today India’s most popular and leading
auto portal catering to the aspiring buyers, the proud owners, the auto
enthusiasts and die-hard fans and dealers of cars across the country. The
company acquired Gaadi.com, Zigwheels.com, Buying IQ and Drishya360s. The auto
portals together draw close to 40 million visits per month. The company
concluded its Series B funding in Jan 2015, picking up US$50 million from two
Hong Kong-based investors Hillhouse and Tybourne besides existing investor
Sequoia. Google Capital invested in the company in March 2016. It also bagged
funding from Mr. Ratan Tata and one of the largest banks HDFC. GirnarSoft is
now valued at US$400 million. The group’s vision is to be a multi-billion
dollar company by 2021 with global footprint.
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