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Yandex.Taxi
Call a taxi and follow the execution order on the map
About Yandex.Taxi
Yandex.Taxi, a subsidiary of the Russian technology giant Yandex, launched its ride-hailing service in Moscow in 2011. The service was developed by the parent company, which is often referred to as the "Google of Russia" for its dominance in the country's search engine market. The initial concept was to create a mobile application that would aggregate various taxi services, providing users with a streamlined way to order a ride.
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Operationally, Yandex.Taxi functions as a ride-hailing and food delivery platform, connecting users with drivers and couriers through its mobile application. The business model is based on charging a commission on the fares of the rides and deliveries completed through its platform. This model targets a broad consumer base in need of on-demand transportation and delivery services across numerous countries, primarily in Eastern Europe, the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), and parts of Africa.
In 2018, Yandex.Taxi merged its operations in Russia and neighboring countries with Uber. This strategic move created a dominant player in the regional ride-hailing market. Following the merger, Yandex became the controlling shareholder of the new entity. The platform, known as Yandex Go in many markets, offers a super-app experience, integrating services beyond ride-hailing, such as food and grocery delivery, and car-sharing into a single application.
At a glance
- Status
- Operational
- Founded
- 2011
- Headquarters
- Moscow, Russia
- Employees
- 593
- Open positions
- None listed
- Dealroom signal
- 72.9/100
- Industry
- Transportation
- Sub-industry
- Mobility, Autonomous & Sensor Tech
- Sector
- Transportation, Analytics, Travel, Research, Micromobility, Ride-Hailing, Became $1B as Subsidiary, Became Thoroughbred as Subsidiary
- Business model
- Marketplace & ecommerce
- Client focus
- b2b
- Investment activity
- 3 companies, latest Aug 2018
- Capital deployed
- —
- Preferred round
- ACQUISITION
Latest news
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Funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SECONDARYOther financing | Apr 2023 | $703M | $2.4B | Yandex | ↗ |
| GROWTH EQUITY VCOther financing | Feb 2018 | $325M | — | Uber · Yandex | — |
Financials
Revenue, earnings and other financial measures where available. Years marked “E” are estimates.
Growth signals
Latest recorded traffic for Yandex.Taxi is 250K monthly website visits, down 16.7% over the last three months. Yandex.Taxi's team grew 3.5% over the past year.
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Investments and acquisitions
Recent portfolio relationships for companies that also act as investors or acquirers.
Opteum:TaxiNaberezhnye Chelny, RussiaSaaS-driven accounts and dispatch management for taxis
$800Kvaluation
FoodfoxMoscow, RussiaRestaurant meals delivery to households and offices
$20Mvaluation
Ros.TaxiRussiaTaxi booking management software
$13Mvaluation
Investors
From Dealroom's funding and investor records, grouped by the round each investor first entered.
Series B and later2 investors entered at this stage
Yandex
Uber
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