Drivana Raises US $1M in Seed Round to Revolutionize Car Rentals in Latin America
Drivana, the “Airbnb of cars,” has successfully raised US$1,000,000 in its seed funding round
Mexico City, Mexico – January 2025 – Drivana, known as the “Airbnb of cars,” has successfully raised US$1,000,000 in its seed funding round, led by Grupo Felni (investors in Turo). The round also included participation from MovtechCapital, Nut VC, Ferter VC, RC Ventures, Arkangeles and several angel investors.
This achievement follows its pre-seed round in October 2022, led by RC Ventures, the investment arm of Ravid Chowdhury, who has a proven track record of backing mobility and marketplace companies such as the successful platforms Truck Lagbe and Pathao, which have collectively raised more than $50 million in venture funding.
Reimagining Car Rentals in Latin America
Founded in 2023 in Mexico City by Edson Arteaga, Drivana is transforming the car rental experience in Latin America through its peer-to-peer car-sharing platform. This marketplace connects vehicle owners with users, offering an accessible, flexible, and frictionless alternative to traditional car rental services. The media are already calling it “a game changer for car rentals in LatAm.”
With thousands of vehicles listed and more than 200 models available—ranging from city sedans and family vans for road trips to even Mercedes-Benz cars for luxury driving—Drivana meets a wide range of customer needs. Operating in five key cities, Drivana addresses the industry's main pain points, such as hidden fees and barriers to paying by credit card. It also ensures secure transactions through identity verification, integrated payment processing, and comprehensive insurance coverage, redefining the car-sharing experience in a market with high growth potential.
“The traditional car rental market is in dire need of a complete transformation because of hidden fees, overbooked reservations, and a lack of customer-centricity,” said Edson Arteaga, Drivana’s CEO and founder.
“At RC Ventures, we focus on marketplace and mobility models that have proven successful in other markets and are ready to be replicated in emerging regions,” said Ravid Chowdhury, founder of RC Ventures, current board member, and Head of Corporate Development at Drivana
About Drivana
Drivana is Latin America’s leading peer-to-peer car-sharing platform, connecting vehicle owners with users through a secure, easy-to-use marketplace. Operating in multiple cities with thousands of vehicles on its platform, Drivana is redefining mobility in the region by offering innovative, transparent, and efficient car-sharing solutions.
