- Naptapgo is a pod hotel startup delivering clean, budget-friendly, and flexible stay options across strategic locations including transit hubs, religious destinations, business cities, and urban centers.
- The newly raised funds will support franchise expansion, marketing initiatives, tech enhancements, and strengthening core operations to boost growth and elevate the customer experience.
- The startup has garnered strong industry validation, including a strategic investment from PSU Balmer Lawrie, public appreciation from Anand Mahindra on X (formerly Twitter), and the “Franchisable Concept of the Year – 2024” award.
- To date, Inflection Point Ventures has invested over ₹800 crore in more than 210 startups across diverse sectors.
Delhi NCR | May 15, 2025 — Naptapgo, a next-gen pod hotel startup redefining affordable and flexible stays, has raised ₹2 crore in a Pre-Seed funding round led by Inflection Point Ventures (IPV). The investment will fuel growth in franchise development, marketing, technology upgrades, and customer experience innovation.
Naptapgo is building a new hospitality paradigm focused on affordable luxury through compact, tech-enabled spaces. The brand is currently active in Delhi NCR and plans to expand into high-traffic urban and religious hubs such as Katra, Amritsar, Mumbai, Bangalore, and Gurgaon, with a target of 20 properties by FY27.
“We are excited to back NapTapGo’s innovative approach to short-stay accommodation. While hotel prices have surged, service quality has stagnated. Naptapgo bridges this gap with a high-quality, value-driven offering that appeals to modern travelers,” said Vinay Bansal, Founder & CEO of IPV.
Founded by Nitin Malhotra (CEO) and Himanshu Shukla (VP Ops)—both alumni of IIM Lucknow’s incubator—the team brings deep operational and industry expertise. Nitin previously founded 247around (acquired) and held leadership roles at Texas Instruments and ST Microelectronics. Himanshu has worked with Chaayos, Taj, and Jaypee Resorts, and is a graduate of IHM Lucknow.
Naptapgo’s offerings include:
- Flexible hourly stays and check-ins
- Sustainability-driven operations
- High-tech customer engagement channels
- 65%+ direct bookings via website and WhatsApp
The startup is focused on building a strong franchise-led model and has already earned accolades such as “Franchisable Concept of the Year 2024” and “Best Booth of the Year 2024.”
“Our journey with IPV has been transformative,” said Nitin Malhotra and Himanshu Shukla, co-founders of Naptapgo. “We’re here to redefine the affordable hotel category in India, bringing global standards of comfort and technology to the masses. Our goal is to become a key player in the $1.3 trillion global hospitality market, starting with India.”
Naptapgo’s vision has received strong industry validation, including investment from Balmer Lawrie, a Government of India PSU, and a public endorsement from Anand Mahindra, who praised the brand’s innovative take on affordable hospitality.
With India’s hotel market projected to grow from $30 billion to $55 billion by 2030, Naptapgo is strategically positioned to serve the rising demand for smart, value-driven lodging.
