WorkIndia has raised ₹97 crore in Series B funding, led by Aavishkaar Capital with participation from BEENEXT, marking a major milestone in its mission to modernise hiring for India’s blue- and grey-collar workforce.The fresh capital will be used to upgrade the platform, sharpen job-matching algorithms, and expand across high-demand regions, as WorkIndia scales its reach across 50+ job categories.This isn’t just a growth round.It’s a strong signal that employment-tech for India’s workforce backbone is coming of age.
Why This Funding Matters
India’s blue- and grey-collar workers—over 100 million people form the foundation of the country’s economic engine. Yet hiring in this segment has historically been fragmented, informal, and opaque.WorkIndia is tackling this gap with a tech-first, transparent hiring platform that connects employers directly with verified workers reducing friction, delays, and information asymmetry.As job mobility rises and urbanisation accelerates, efficient job matching isn’t just a business opportunity it’s an economic necessity.
Entering the Next Growth Phase
Nilesh Dungarwal, Co-founder and CEO of WorkIndia, described the timing of the round as pivotal:
“Blue and grey-collar workers are the backbone of India’s economy. Our mission is simple create a transparent, tech-driven job platform for this workforce.”
With the new funding, WorkIndia plans to:
- Reach millions of new users nationwide
- Improve job relevance through better matching
- Strengthen employer-side hiring efficiency
- Scale responsibly across regions with high labour demand
The focus is clear: depth, reliability, and reach.
Investor Conviction in Workforce Infrastructure
For lead investor Aavishkaar Capital, the investment reflects confidence in both impact and scalability.
Sanchayan Chakraborty, Partner at Aavishkaar Capital, noted:
“Finding productive jobs for the large and growing blue-collar workforce is critical for sustained growth and social stability in India.”
The backing underscores a growing investor belief that employment infrastructure platforms are as critical to India’s future as fintech or logistics.
Profitability Meets Purpose
BEENEXT, an early backer, highlighted another important milestone—profitability.
Teruhide Sato, Founder at BEENEXT, said:
“WorkIndia has executed with discipline, grown responsibly, and has now achieved profitability.”
In a market often criticised for growth-at-all-costs, WorkIndia’s combination of mission alignment, operational discipline, and financial sustainability sets it apart.
The Bigger Trend: Jobs as a Tech Category
WorkIndia’s Series B reflects a broader shift in India’s startup ecosystem:
- Job discovery is becoming productised and data-driven
- Workforce platforms are moving from listings to outcomes
- Investors are backing companies with measurable social and economic impact
As India’s labour market evolves, platforms that reduce friction and improve trust will define the future of employment.
WorkIndia’s ₹97 crore Series B round marks a defining moment for the company and for India’s workforce-tech sector.
It signals that:
- Employment infrastructure is investable and scalable
- Profitability and purpose can coexist
- Technology can meaningfully improve access to work at scale
This isn’t just about filling jobs.It’s about building dignity, stability, and opportunity into India’s labour market one match at a time.
