Atlys (/ˈæt.lɪs/) is an online visa processing platform founded in 2021 by Mohak Nahta.[1][2] The company started operations in San Francisco, California, and is headquartered in Delhi with offices across San Francisco, Mumbai, Bangalore, Chennai, Kolkata, Dubai, London, and New York.[3] The company acts as an intermediary between travelers and visa embassies to simplify and speed up the visa application process.[4] As of September 2024, Atlys has processed over 1.2 million visas.[5][6]
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| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Travel & Tourism |
| Founded | 2021 |
| Founder | Mohak Nahta |
| Headquarters | Delhi, India |
Area served | Worldwide |
Key people | Mohak Nahta (CEO), Soutik Ganguly, Rahul Chugh |
| Services | Visa application services |
Number of employees | 300 |
| Website | www |
History
editAtlys was founded in 2021 by Mohak Nahta, a former Pinterest engineer. That same year, the company raised $1 million in a pre-seed round led by South Park Commons (SPC), providing initial capital for the development of its visa application platform. The initial version of the platform allowed users to complete visa applications for Turkey and later expanded to support applications for more countries.[7][8]
Later that year, Atlys secured $4.25 million in a seed round led by Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), with additional investments from South Park Commons, Weekend Fund, and angel investors, including Pinterest co-founders Ben Silbermann and Evan Sharp.[9][10] In 2023, Atlys raised $12 million in a Series A round co-led by Peak XV Partners (Sequoia Capital) and Elevation Capital.[11] The company has also extended its services to smaller cities in India.[12][13][14]
In 2023, Atlys acquired Artionis (UK) Limited, a company specializing in visa processing and citizen services in Europe. This was followed in 2024 by a $20 million Series B round, co-led by Peak XV Partners and Elevation Capital, with participation from DST Global and Headline.[15][16][17]
Activities
editThe company acts as an intermediary between travelers and visa embassies to simplify and speed up the visa application process. Atlys provides visa processing services for over 150 destinations and has processed more than 1.2 million visa applications as of September 2024.[9][18]
Atlys supports visa applications through its mobile app and website; features include automated document submission, real-time application tracking, predictive insights into visa approval likelihood, visa-compliant photo generation, and AI-based functionalities.[19] Users can upload documents once to enable eligibility checks for 100+ visas. The platform features tools for generating visa-compliant photos, AI-powered passport scanning to ensure document quality, and a pre-checkout bot for visa guidance. It also offers a Visa Probability AI tool for approval insights and a forex card, Atlys X, for foreign transactions.[9][20]
References
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- ^ "INSIDE THE AD: Free visas or clever data play? Atlys' honeymoon hook | Advertising". Campaign India. Retrieved 2024-12-13.
- ^ B. Compton, Natalie (November 4, 2021). "You asked: Who can help me navigate European travel restrictions?". washingtonpost.com. Retrieved 2024-12-13.
- ^ "E-visa startup Atlys raises $20 million in funding led by Peak XV, Elevation". The Economic Times. 2024-11-01. ISSN 0013-0389. Retrieved 2024-12-13.
- ^ Staff, Mashable News (2024-08-09). "Atlys CEO Celebrates Neeraj Chopra's Silver Medal Win With Free Visas; 'It's Not The Colour...'". Mashable India. Retrieved 2024-12-13.
- ^ "Meet the US startup CEO who has promised free visa to all Indians if Neeraj Chopra wins Gold at Paris Olympics". The Times of India. 2024-08-08. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2024-12-13.
- ^ "Atlys CEO Mohak Nahta promises 'free visa to everyone' if Neeraj Chopra wins gold at Paris Olympics - CNBC TV18". CNBCTV18. 2024-07-30. Retrieved 2024-12-13.
- ^ a b c Lardinois, Frederic (2021-10-28). "Atlys raises $4.25M to make visa applications faster and easier". TechCrunch. Retrieved 2024-12-13.
- ^ Wilhelm, Alex (2021-10-28). "Daily Crunch: After renaming Facebook 'Meta,' Zuckerberg says 'mission remains the same'". TechCrunch. Retrieved 2024-12-13.
- ^ "Atlys raises $12 million in Series A round led funding". The Times of India. 2023-09-22. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2024-12-13.
- ^ Karantzavelou, Vicky (2 July 2024). "Atlys launches free visa initiative amid surge in Indian travel". traveldailynews.asia. Archived from the original on 2024-07-22. Retrieved 2024-12-13.
- ^ Yadav, Pooja (2024-09-24). "Visa Processing Platform Atlys Raises $20 Mn To Boost Product Stack, Expand Market Footprint". Inc42 Media. Retrieved 2024-12-13.
- ^ "Atlys to utilise $20 million Series B fundraise for product and geographic expansion - CNBC TV18". CNBCTV18. 2024-09-24. Retrieved 2024-12-13.
- ^ "Atlys Raises $20 Million in Series B Round to Expand Global Visa Services - Edge Middle East". 2024-09-24. Retrieved 2024-12-13.
- ^ "Atlys secures $20 million Series B funding co-led by Peal XV, Elevation Capital". Business Today. 2024-09-24. Retrieved 2024-12-13.
- ^ "Visa processing platform Atlys raises $20 million in Series B funding". www.business-standard.com. Archived from the original on 2024-09-27. Retrieved 2024-12-13.
- ^ "Visa processing platform Atlys raises $20 million in Series B funding". www.business-standard.com. Archived from the original on 2024-09-27. Retrieved 2024-12-13.
- ^ "Atlys introduces AI features for Visa". India's Top Travel News Source: TravelBiz Monitor. 2024-11-14. Retrieved 2024-12-13.
- ^ Nath, Kanchan (2024-11-15). "atlys unveils five AI-powered features to transform the visa application process". Travel Daily Media. Retrieved 2024-12-13.