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ixigo

Category: AI Search / Retrieval

An AI-powered travel platform for booking flights, trains, buses, and hotels, targeted at the Indian market. ixigo was founded in 2007. The company is led by Aloke Bajpai. Based in Gurgaon, India. Team size: 501-1000. Total funding raised: $242.6M. Latest round: Post-IPO. Key investors include ["Sequoia Capital India","Fosun RZ Capital","GIC","Infoedge Venture Funds","White Oak","Bay Capital","Orios Venture Partners","Trifecta Capital","Malabar Investments","Prosus"].

Founded
2007
Headquarters
Gurgaon, India
Team size
501-1000
Total funding
$242.6M

Value proposition

To provide a seamless and intelligent travel planning and booking experience through a single platform, using AI to offer personalized recommendations and fare predictions.

Products and solutions

["ixigo platform (website and mobile app for flights, hotels, buses, and trains)","Confirmtkt (train ticketing platform, acquired by ixigo)","AbhiBus (bus ticketing platform, acquired by ixigo)"]

Unique value

ixigo's uniqueness lies in its multi-app strategy (ixigo, Confirmtkt, and AbhiBus) and its focus on the underserved market of the 'next billion users' in India. The company leverages AI to provide a comprehensive and user-friendly travel experience.

Target customer

Primarily focused on the 'next billion users' in India, including travelers from Tier II and Tier III cities.

Industries served

["Travel and Tourism","E-commerce","Transportation"]

Technology advantage

The key technological advantage is the use of AI and machine learning for features like fare prediction, personalized recommendations, and automated customer support. The business advantage is the company's strong foothold in the train and bus travel market in India, especially after the acquisitions of Confirmtkt and AbhiBus.

How they differentiate

ixigo differentiates itself by focusing on the 'Next Billion Users' in India, particularly travelers from Tier 2 and smaller cities. The company provides a comprehensive travel booking platform that includes flights, hotels, trains, buses, and cabs, aiming for a seamless and hassle-free user experience. It also offers value-added services like 'ixigo Assured Flex' to provide greater flexibility to its customers.

Main competitors

["MakeMyTrip","EaseMyTrip","Yatra"]

Key partnerships

["Cred (fintech company, for flight bookings)","Indira Gandhi International Airport (to provide information on their website)","Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (APSRTC) (for a unified ticketing solution)","OpenAI (launched native travel apps on ChatGPT platform with real-time flight tracking)","Prosus (strategic investment of $146M for 10.1% stake)"]

Notable customers

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Major milestones

["Became the largest train OTA in India.","Successfully launched its Initial Public Offering (IPO) in June 2024.","Acquired ConfirmTkt, a train ticket discovery and booking platform.","Acquired AbhiBus, a bus ticketing platform.","Raised $146M from Prosus via preferential issue in Oct 2025.","Acquired 60% stake in Spain's Trenes.com for €11.7M (Feb 2026), entering European market.","Invested in Spanish AI company Sqaas (Feb 2026)."]

Growth metrics

In Q3 FY26, ixigo reported all-time high revenue from operations of Rs. 317.6 Cr (+31% YoY) and GTV of Rs. 4,418.4 Cr. FY25 full year revenue was Rs. 284.1 Cr in Q4 (+72% YoY) with PAT of Rs. 60 Cr for FY25.

Market positioning

ixigo is a leading Online Travel Agency (OTA) in India. It holds the top position as the largest train OTA in the country. In other segments, it is the second-largest in the bus ticketing market and the third-largest in the flight booking market.

Geographic focus

India, with emphasis on Tier 2 and smaller cities across the country, and expanding into Europe (Spain) via Trenes acquisition.

Patents and IP

According to public records, ixigo has 2 registered patents and 4 registered trademarks.

About Aloke Bajpai

Prior to co-founding ixigo, Aloke Bajpai spent four years at Amadeus in France, where he was part of the core team that developed the world's first travel search engine. He held various roles in their European product and R&D teams, gaining significant experience in travel technology.

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