April 13, 2026 – Smart Garage, an innovative player in the automotive services sector, has announced a successful injection of ₹2.4 crore (approximately US$257,000) in a Pre-Series A funding round. This milestone marks the initial phase of a broader capital-raising strategy aimed at scaling its AI-driven ecosystem across India.
The startup, which is revolutionizing how car maintenance and repairs are managed, has outlined an ambitious roadmap to raise a total of ₹15 crore. The remaining ₹12.6 crore is slated to be secured within the next 12 to 18 months to fuel aggressive expansion.
Fueling Growth and Financial Ambitions
The fresh capital will be instrumental in helping Smart Garage reach its primary financial milestone: a revenue target of ₹80 crore by FY27. According to the company, these funds will be strategically deployed to:
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Enhance AI Capabilities: Strengthening proprietary software to streamline vehicle diagnostics, automated damage assessment, and predictive maintenance.
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Expand Network: Growing the physical footprint of its partner garage ecosystem.
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Strategic Partnerships: Forging deeper alliances with major Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), insurance providers, and fleet operators to create a seamless automotive service loop.
Bridging the Gap in Automotive Services
Founded by Pawan Singh Raghuvanshi, Smart Garage operates a comprehensive digital platform that unifies vehicle owners, independent workshops, insurance firms, and fleet managers. By leveraging AI-driven software, the company effectively digitizes the traditionally fragmented garage industry.
“We are building a robust infrastructure that brings transparency and efficiency to vehicle servicing,” said the company. Its platform currently powers services such as automated maintenance scheduling, real-time damage analysis, and simplified spare part procurement.
Scaling Toward a 2030 Vision
Smart Garage has already established a footprint of over 500 partner garages across key metropolitan and mid-sized cities in India. The startup has set a bold vision for the future, aiming to expand this network to over 10,000 workshops by 2030.
The company’s hybrid business model currently relies on franchise operations and spare parts sales. However, as it scales, it plans to diversify its revenue streams further by introducing:
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SaaS-based software subscriptions for garage management.
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Commission-based service facilitation for its partners.
With this latest funding round, Smart Garage is well-positioned to capitalize on the increasing digitization of the Indian automotive aftermarket, setting the stage for significant market disruption in the coming years.
Ruchi Kumar is the associate editor at Entrepreneur News Network and TVW News India, where she leads editorial strategy, brand storytelling, and startup ecosystem coverage. With a strong focus on innovation, business, and marketing insights, he curates impactful narratives that spotlight India’s evolving entrepreneurial landscape. She has written extensively on fintech, AI and emerging startups.