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.
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Headcount trend
Ola went from 2,846 employees in Oct 2024 to 2,618 in Sep 2026. Apr to Sep 2026: 40 people joined, 56 left.
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Salaries at Ola
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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 2,618 employees, up 0.4% over the 3 months to Sep 2026.
What is Ola's revenue per employee?
Ola makes about $11K in revenue per employee, based on $30M annual revenue and 2,618 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.