River, founded in Bengaluru in 2021, designs and sells the Indie electric scooter in India. It raised a $40 million Series B led by Yamaha Motor in February 2024, with Toyota Ventures, Lowercarbon Capital and Al Futtaim among other backers.
At a glance
| Price from | From ₹1.38 lakh |
| Best for | Indian riders who want a practical electric scooter |
From River's own website.
What stands out
- Strategic backing from Yamaha
- Built for Indian roads and loads
Worth knowing
- India only
- No new funding round announced since
How it ranks
River is ranked 8th of 10 in Best Mobility Startups (Lister Score 87.7).
#8 in Best Mobility Startups · Lister Score 87.7
Yamaha Motor led River's oversubscribed $40 million Series B in February 2024..
| Rank | Best Mobility Startups | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bolt | 96.9 |
| 2 | Slate Auto | 95.7 |
| 3 | Voi | 94.4 |
| 4 | Harbinger | 93.1 |
| 5 | Also | 91.8 |
| 6 | Electra | 90.4 |
| 7 | Stark Future | 89.1 |
| 8 | River | 87.7 |
| 9 | Monta | 86.3 |
| 10 | it's electric | 85.0 |
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How does River rank on Lister?
River is ranked 8th of 10 in Best Mobility Startups (Lister Score 87.7).
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