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GetTaxi Raises $12 Million

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GetTaxi

GetTaxi, a consumer taxi app available in Israel, Russia and the UK, and launching in UK, have raised $12 million in a Series C funding round. The investment was led by Kreos Capital, with participation from existing investors.

GetTaxi is live in 20 cities and profitable in 16 cities, says the company. The company is currently processing nearly 20,000 orders daily.

GetTaxi has raised a total $42 million in funding, and is headquartered in Tel Aviv with offices in London, Moscow, and New York with 150 employees.

 

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