Pod hotel network operator Naptapgo raises Rs.2-Cr led by IPV

Noida-based pod hotel startup Naptapgo has raised INR 2 crore (USD 233,000) in its pre-seed round led by Inflection Point Ventures (IPV).The new funds will be used to expand franchise development, marketing, and technology integration, enabling Naptapgo to scale.Founded in 2023 by Nitin Malhotra and Himanshu Shukla, the startup offers affordable, compact accommodations targeting budget-conscious travellers. It currently operates in NCR and plans to expand to Gurugram, Bengaluru, Mumbai, Katra, and Amritsar with a goal of 20 properties by FY27.