Ola

Ola Consumer, formerly known as Ola Cabs, is a prominent Indian transportation company founded in December 2010 by IIT Bombay graduates Bhavish Aggarwal and Ankit Bhati. Based in Bangalore, Ola operates in over 250 cities across India, providing a range of mobility solutions tailored for urban commuters. Initially launched as a web-based cab booking platform, Ola connects passengers with a network of driver-partners through its mobile app. The company offers various services, including cab booking with multiple vehicle options, auto-rickshaw and bike taxis, shared rides, and a bicycle-sharing service called Ola Pedal. Ola also supports sustainable transportation through its electric vehicle initiatives and provides a digital payment platform for seamless transactions. With millions of users and over 2.5 million driver-partners, Ola focuses on delivering convenient, reliable, and affordable transportation solutions while creating economic opportunities for drivers.

Information Technology & Services Bengaluru, India Founded 2010 ~2,774 employees Private · Seed

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Employees
2,774
0% in the 3 months to Jun 2025
Revenue / employee
$10.8K
Revenue ~$30M
Total funding
$14.5B
Last round Seed, May 2022
12-month attrition
11.5%
Tech: 25.8%
H1B sponsor
NA

Headcount trend

Ola went from 2,914 employees in Jul 2023 to 2,774 in Jun 2025. Jan to Jun 2025: 90 people joined, 112 left.

Headcount data through Jun 2025

Org structure

Headcount by department

Other1,674
Sales336
Engineering272
Operations170
Success130
Finance78
Marketing44
HR40

Salaries at Ola

All salaries

520 salary profiles in India

Most reported roles

Pay by level, gender and ethnicity · US salaries

Funding

  • May 2022 · Seed · $4.2M · 021 Capital, Global Founders Capital
  • Feb 2022 · $20.1M · Axis Growth Avenues AIF
  • Dec 2021 · $139M · Edelweiss, IIFL Special Opportunity Fund
  • Jul 2021 · $500M · Temasek, Warburg Pincus
  • Jul 2021 · $500M · Temasek, Warburg Pincus
  • Jul 2021 · $500M · Temasek, Warburg Pincus
  • Jul 2021 · $500M · Temasek, Warburg Pincus
  • Jul 2021 · $500M · Temasek, Warburg Pincus
  • Jul 2021 · $500M · Temasek, Warburg Pincus
  • Jul 2021 · $500M · Temasek, Warburg Pincus
  • Jul 2021 · $500M · Temasek, Warburg Pincus
  • Jul 2021 · $500M · Temasek, Warburg Pincus
  • Jul 2021 · $500M · Temasek, Warburg Pincus
  • Jul 2021 · $500M · Temasek, Warburg Pincus
  • Jul 2021 · $500M · SoftBank Group, JP Morgan, Deutsche Bank

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Ola FAQ

How many employees does Ola have?

Ola has about 2,774 employees, unchanged over the 3 months to Jun 2025.

What is Ola's revenue per employee?

Ola makes about $11K in revenue per employee, based on $30M annual revenue and 2,774 employees.

How much does Ola pay?

6figr has 520 salary profiles for Ola in India and 1 in the US, with pay broken down by role, level and gender on the Ola salaries page. See Ola salaries in India

How much funding has Ola raised?

Ola has raised $14.49B in total funding; its latest round was Seed in May 2022.

Data from Company Prospectus, DOL LCA disclosures, WARN notices and 6figr salary profiles.