Tech-enabled capsule hotel startup NapTapGo has raised ₹8 crore in a seed funding round led by Inflection Point Ventures (IPV) to accelerate its expansion across India through a capital-efficient co-investment model with local partners.
The startup currently operates over 130 capsule pods across Noida, Amritsar, and Katra, serving more than 10,000 guests. Its Katra property is recognized as Asia’s highest-altitude pod hotel, while its Amritsar outlet is the city’s largest pod hotel.
NapTapGo gained national visibility after appearing on Shark Tank India Season 5 and has also signed an MoU with HPCL to explore capsule hotels at highway transit locations.
The company allows guests to pay only for the hours they stay, offering flexible check-in timings and affordable, hygienic accommodation tailored for business travellers, pilgrims, solo travellers, and transit passengers.
Founder and CEO Nitin Malhotra said the fresh capital would help the company scale while maintaining operational control and a consistent guest experience. The startup plans to expand using a mix of company-owned properties and co-invested franchise units.
According to Inflection Point Ventures, the investment reflects growing demand for clean, affordable, and flexible accommodation as domestic travel continues to rise in India. Mature NapTapGo properties have already achieved occupancy levels of up to 80%.
Founded by Nitin Malhotra and Himanshu Shukla, NapTapGo aims to build a trusted nationwide brand in the affordable hospitality segment by leveraging technology and a standardized capsule hotel model.
