WorkIndia Raises Rs 97 Crore in Series B Led by Aavishkaar Capital

Overview

• Aavishkaar Capital invested Rs 75 crore and existing backer BEENEXT put in Rs 22 crore for the Rs 97 crore round announced on December 18.
• The company says the funds will upgrade its technology stack, refine employer–candidate matching, add product capabilities, and support expansion into high-demand regions beyond major metros.
• WorkIndia focuses on blue- and grey-collar roles across 50-plus categories and positions itself as a hiring partner for MSMEs and small businesses.
• The startup reports over 10 million Google Play downloads and job postings from more than 38,000 employers.
• WorkIndia says it turned profitable in FY25 and previously raised a pre-Series B in January 2023, as sector hiring needs grow across manufacturing, logistics, ecommerce and smaller cities.