{
  "id": 3702783,
  "title": "Logistics tech startup TrucksUp raises $8.2M in growth funding",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/logistics-tech-startup-trucksup-raises-8-2m-in-growth-funding",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-27T08:22:54.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "YourStory",
    "slug": "yourstory",
    "url": "https://yourstory.com/2026/08/logistics-tech-startup-trucksup-raises-82-million-in-growth-funding"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Gurugram-based logistics tech startup TrucksUp has secured $8.2 million in growth funding, bringing its enterprise valuation to $42.3 million. The venture capital round, led by investors, family offices, and the co-founders Sarthak Shah Elwadhi and Aviraj Singh Chadha, will be directed towards enhancing the company's technology stack, bolstering its workforce, and addressing general corporate needs.\n\nSarthak Shah Elwadhi, co-founder of TrucksUp, highlighted the strategic use of the investment, stating, \"With this capital, we are doubling down on our technology stack to streamline asset discovery, improve vehicle turnaround times, and provide transport operators with better visibility into their daily operations.\"\n\nThe startup concentrates on connecting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to its digital platform. By granting decentralized enterprise shippers direct access to automated freight discovery and an end-to-end predictive telematics tracking system, TrucksUp empowers commercial shippers and vehicle owners to optimize their transport demands effectively.\n\nThe company aims to refine its intelligent freight-matching engine to maximize asset utilization and minimize empty transit trips across key national freight corridors. In addition to core freight coordination, TrucksUp provides a comprehensive vehicular lifecycle stack, accessible to drivers and fleet operators within the vehicle cabin. This includes smart FASTag tolling solutions, sophisticated GPS telematics, and online vehicle health tracking tools. Furthermore, through its specialized used-vehicle program, Truckshub, the startup aids commercial drivers in transitioning to independent fleet ownership, offering procurement support, customized asset financing, and optimized operational freight routing.\n\nIndia's logistics sector is expected to grow to $626 billion by 2032, up from $349 billion in 2025, according to industry forecasts. However, the fragmented nature of the sector, combined with outdated processes and elevated costs, has led to logistics expenses accounting for 14% of the GDP. This presents a significant opportunity for innovative startups like TrucksUp, which leverage technology to address these challenges and drive industry transformation.",
  "summary": "TrucksUp will use this funding to enhance its technology platform, hiring and working capital requirements.",
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}