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Scooter raises Rs 1.5 Cr in pre-seed round led by AJVC. The sales hiring startup will use funds to enhance its product for assessing sales candidates.

PRIVATEOct 05, 2026

Amount Raised

₹15 Million

Round Type

Seed

MelbourneAdvertisingMarketingBrand MarketingCreative Agency

Investors

Ajvc

Description

Pune-based sales hiring startup Scooter has raised Rs 1.5 crore in a pre-seed round led by AJVC, an investment fund led by Aviral Bhatnagar. Founded in 2024 by Kartik Mandrekar and Saumya Seth, Scooter helps startups hire sales professionals by assessing candidates through real sales scenarios rather than relying primarily on CVs. The company currently works with over 50 customers and has built a pool of more than 10,000 sales candidates. The proceeds will be used to enhance its product and simplify the sales hiring process for both candidates and hiring managers.

Company Information

Company

Scooter

Location

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

About

Scooter is an integrated brand agency based in Melbourne, Australia, providing innovative and impactful creative services for its clients.

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