Careem
Overview
| Headquarters: | Dubai |
| Bio: | Careem is a chauffeur cab booking service available in Dubai and other Emirates that makes it easy to book a cab for all your daily rides. |
| Founders: | Magnus Olsson, Mudassir Sheikha, Abdulla Elyas Abdulla Elyas |
| Category: | Sharing Economy |
| Website: | http://careem.com/ |
Company Details
| Founded: | 15th June, 2012 |
| Description: | Tired of waiting for a taxi? Book a professional chauffer driven ride instantly through the Careem app and never wait again! Download the free Careem app today to get a safe, reliable ride anywhere, anytime. If you need an airport transfer or just a quick ride for shopping, work, or a night out in your city, Careem is the cheap, affordable option. Book your comfortable and hassle-free ride in the Middle East in seconds! |
Funding Rounds
| Date | Amount / Round | Valuation | Investors |
|---|---|---|---|
| November, 2015 | USD 60M / Series C | — | Abraaj Group |
News
| Publication | News |
|---|---|
| brecorder.com | Careem brings free WiFi service for riders |
| phoneworld.copk | Telenor and CAREEM Collaborates to Offer Discounted and Wifi-Equipped Rides - PhoneWorld |
| emirates247.com | Pay for Uber, Careem with Nol card - Emirates 24|7 |
| thenational.ae | Careem teams up with US start-up on driverless pods | The National |