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Bucketlistt raises Rs 1.07 crore pre-seed funding

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Date
Company
Bucketlistt
What it does
Curated travel experiences marketplace
Kind
Funding
Amount
Rs 1.07 crore
Stage
pre-seed
Based in
Rishikesh
Founded
2025
Sector
Commerce & Consumer Brands

What they do

Bucketlistt operates a curated marketplace for verified adventure and cultural activities in India

What happened

The company raised Rs 1.07 crore from four angel investors to strengthen its technology infrastructure

Why it matters

It serves over 22,000 customers and facilitates more than Rs 4 crore in monthly transactions

The details

  • Bucketlistt has raised Rs 1.07 crore in a pre-seed angel round of funding.
  • The post-money valuation for this funding round stands at Rs 10.07 crore.
  • Four angel investors participated in the funding round led by individual contributions.
  • The funds will be used to strengthen tech infrastructure and expand the operator network.
  • Bucketlistt plans to launch a consumer mobile app and introduce loyalty programs soon.
  • The company aims to scale customer acquisition and build its team with the new capital.
  • Founders Shubham Makhecha, Nitant Desai, and Divyam Shah are leading the venture.
  • India's experience tourism market is estimated at $45 billion according to industry context.

The bigger picture

  • The startup targets the rapidly growing Indian experience tourism market valued at billions.
  • TechSci Research projects the India travel market to reach $31.2 billion by 2030.
  • TechSci Research estimates the India travel and tourism market to reach $31.2 billion by 2030.
  • This dual approach helps verify activities while managing backend operations for vendors.

About the business

  • Bucketlistt operates a curated experiences marketplace for verified travel activities across India.
  • The platform offers diverse activities including bungee jumping, river rafting, camping, and spiritual retreats.
  • It also provides local cultural experiences for travelers seeking authentic engagement.
  • The OkGhumo SaaS platform serves as an ERP and CRM for activity operators.
  • OkGhumo helps operators manage bookings, operations, and finances efficiently through one system.
  • Bucketlistt currently operates out of Rishikesh, a popular adventure hub in India.
  • The company has onboarded three OkGhumo vendors with a collective annual business volume exceeding Rs 40 crore.
  • Over the first five months since its December 2025 launch, it served more than 22,000 customers.
  • Monthly transactions facilitated on the platform exceed Rs 4 crore in value.

What happens next

  • Launch a consumer mobile app for easier access to curated experiences.
  • Introduce loyalty programs and dynamic pricing features to enhance user retention.
  • Expand into new adventure hubs across India beyond the current base.
  • Enhance OkGhumo with integrations and AI-driven booking infrastructure for operators.

The deal

Type
Pre-seed angel round

Investors

  • Arvind Choudhar (angel) — Angel investor participating in the pre-seed round.
  • Aenik Shah (angel) — Angel investor participating in the pre-seed round.
  • Kartik Khatri (angel) — Angel investor participating in the pre-seed round.
  • Yash Mehta (angel) — Angel investor and founder of Joyspoon.

Founders

  • Shubham Makhecha, Founder
  • Nitant Desai, Founder
  • Divyam Shah, Founder

About Bucketlistt

Product
Marketplace connecting experience operators with customers for verified adventure, cultural and spiritual activities
Customers
Travelers seeking authentic and verified curated experiences in adventure, culture and spirituality
How it makes money
Commission-based marketplace charging operators for bookings and operator network management tools
What sets it apart
Verified experience operators with OkGhumo ERP platform for operators to manage bookings and finances

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