Vogo

Vogo

IoT-enabled scooter rental for last-mile connectivity

Overview

Vogo provides an app-based scooter rental service in Indian cities to support last-mile urban mobility. The platform uses IoT-connected scooters unlocked and operated via a mobile app with keyless access, offering both short-term per-kilometer rides (VOGO NOW) and longer-term subscriptions (VOGO KEEP) with payments tied to usage. It differentiates itself through proprietary IoT integration that enables dockless, self-service access and an asset-light model, and it now focuses on integrating first- and last-mile connectivity with public transit after being acquired by Chalo, while transitioning the fleet to electric. Its goal is to improve urban transport efficiency by making convenient, on-demand mobility and electric shared options a seamless part of daily commuting and public transit.

About Vogo

Simplify's Rating
Why Vogo is rated
C-
Rated C on Competitive Edge
Rated C on Growth Potential
Rated D+ on Differentiation

Industries

Automotive & Transportation

Hardware

Consumer Software

AI & Machine Learning

Company Size

11-50

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Dallas, Texas

Founded

2018

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What believers are saying

  • Chalo raised $45 million in May 2023 and $6.1 million in May 2025.
  • Vogo won all lots in the National Rugby League contract on June 3, 2026.
  • Management says Vogo is transitioning to 100% electric vehicles, lowering operating complexity.

What critics are saying

  • Vogo's FY22 revenue was only Rs 45.2 crore against Rs 123.4 crore expenses.
  • FY22 losses reached Rs 73.4 crore, showing a structurally broken unit economics model.
  • If Chalo cuts funding, Vogo's capital-intensive fleet can collapse within 12 months.

What makes Vogo unique

  • Vogo's scooter fleet still plugs directly into Chalo's bus network since March 2022.
  • Its proprietary IoT, keyless rental stack still supports self-service first-mile and last-mile rides.
  • The brand retains urban commute focus in Bangalore and Hyderabad, unlike broader mobility rivals.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

401(k) Company Match

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Wellness Program

Gym Membership

Phone/Internet Stipend

Charity donation company match

Employee Referral Bonus

Team offsites/activities

Company Equity

Hybrid Work Options

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