Uber invests $10M in Indian fleet operator Carrum at $168M valuation
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Uber putting $10M into Carrum—its largest Uber Black fleet partner in India with ~5,100 vehicles—shows platform risk is now being managed via equity in key supply nodes. If your business depends on a single aggregator for demand, expect them to seek tighter control over critical supply and plan your negotiating position accordingly.
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