Naptapgo, a startup shaking up the budget hotel space with its pod-style accommodations, has raised ₹2 crore in a pre-seed round backed by Gurugram-based Inflection Point Ventures. This follows an earlier $500,000 investment secured in March from T9L Qube, a well-known name in India’s startup ecosystem.
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The new funds will help Naptapgo strengthen its franchise network, scale up marketing efforts, enhance its tech backbone, and explore creative ways to improve guest experiences. The investment will also support the brand’s plans to expand into high-traffic urban areas and key religious destinations.
Launched by Nitin Malhotra (Founder & CEO) and Himanshu Shukla (Co-Founder & VP of Operations), Naptapgo provides no-frills, well-designed spaces tailored to the needs of today’s traveler. Clean rooms, flexible check-ins, hourly booking options, and a focus on sustainability form the core of their offering. Currently present in the NCR business zone, the brand is preparing to roll out properties in spiritual hubs like Katra and Amritsar during FY26, with an overall goal of hitting 20 properties by FY27.
With its mix of affordability and comfort, Naptapgo is carving out a niche in India’s hospitality market. The team is now eyeing new locations—Gurgaon, Bengaluru, Mumbai, Katra, and Amritsar are all on the roadmap.
“We’re building more than just places to stay—we’re reimagining how people experience affordable hospitality in India,” said Malhotra and Shukla in a joint statement. “Our tech-first model, compact formats, and location-first approach give us an edge. We’re not just thinking about rooms; we’re thinking about the future of travel.”
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The founders say their long-term vision includes becoming a major player in the global hotel industry, starting with India’s fast-evolving domestic market. For them, customer experience isn’t just a feature—it’s the brand’s backbone.
