India's leading blue and grey-collar job platform secures Series B investment to expand operations and accelerate growth
National,
19 December 2025 : WorkIndia, India's largest
recruitment platform for blue and grey-collar workers, has raised ₹97
crore in its latest funding round. Aavishkaar Capital led the round
with ₹75 crore, while existing investor BEENEXT Capital invested ₹22
crore.
This
Series B fundraise will be used to upgrade WorkIndia's technology
platform, improve job matching between employers and candidates, expand into
new high-demand regions, and drive innovation. With sustained profitability,
WorkIndia further cements its position as the category builder in the
blue-collar recruitment space.
Since
its launch, WorkIndia has revolutionised how millions of Indians find work. The
platform connects workers across 50+ job categories, including delivery,
retail, telecalling, field sales, and warehouse operations, with employers
seeking reliable talent.
Beyond matching job seekers with opportunities, WorkIndia has emerged as a key enabler for India’s MSMEs, specialising in fast, high-quality hiring solutions tailored to small businesses. The company operates within a 100M+ blue- and grey-collar workforce segment that continues to face structural information asymmetry, particularly in Tier 2/3/4 cities, making WorkIndia’s role even more crucial.
"This
funding comes at the perfect time as we enter our next growth phase," said
Mr. Nilesh Dungarwal, Co-founder and CEO of WorkIndia. "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 this
investment, we'll reach millions more people across the country and make
finding reliable work easier than ever."
Sanchayan
Chakraborty, Partner at Aavishkaar Capital,
said, "WorkIndia has built a phenomenal, scalable, technology-first
platform that solves a real problem for millions of workers and thousands of
employers. Finding productive jobs for the large and growing blue-collar
workforce is critical for sustained growth and social stability in India, and
WorkIndia is leading the charge in transforming this space. We are excited to
partner with them as they scale nationwide and create meaningful employment
opportunities across India."
Teruhide
Sato, Founder at BEENEXT, said, we’ve backed WorkIndia since its early
days, and witnessing their journey has been truly remarkable. The team has
executed with discipline, grown responsibly, and has now achieved
profitability. WorkIndia has proven both the strength of its business model and
the depth of its impact, while staying true to its mission. We strongly believe
in their next phase of growth and the path ahead.
WorkIndia
has built a strong investor base since 2015, including BEENEXT Capital, Beenos,
Xiaomi, Persol Venture, SBI Tokyo, Insitor Impact Fund, and Yamauchi Family
Office. In January 2023, the company raised $12 million in a Pre-Series B round
led by SBI Holdings, Yamauchi No.10 Family Office (the founding family of
Nintendo), Persol, and Insitor.
WorkIndia
serves millions of workers across India. With sustained profitability,
WorkIndia is proving that impact and business growth go hand in hand. As the
first profitable startup in the blue-collar recruitment category, the company
is setting new standards for the industry.
With
this fresh capital, WorkIndia is accelerating its expansion across India,
committed to building the country's most trusted job platform for blue and
grey-collar workers and uplifting millions of livelihoods.
Website
Link: https://www.workindia.in/