Vahan.ai Secures $10M in Series B Funding to Redefine India’s Blue-Collar Workforce
Vahan uses AI-powered technology to connect job seekers with employers directly through WhatsApp, streamlining the recruitment process with automated matching and communication.
Vahan, a Bengaluru-based AI-driven recruitment platform, has raised $10 million in Series B funding, led by Khosla Ventures, with participation from Y Combinator, Gaingels, and Paytm’s Vijay Shekhar Sharma. This investment will fuel the company’s expansion into new industries and enhance its AI-driven hiring capabilities.
AI-Driven Hiring at Scale
Founded by Madhav Krishna, Vahan. has already placed over 500,000 workers in jobs at companies like Zomato, Blinkit, Swiggy, Rapido, and Amazon across 480+ cities in India. By leveraging AI, the platform recruits 25,000 workers per month, significantly improving hiring speed and efficiency while lowering costs for employers.
Krishna highlighted that many workers lack access to stable, well-paying jobs due to limited networks. By using AI to match job seekers with opportunities, Vahan.ai is helping individuals achieve greater financial stability, access better healthcare, and support their families—creating a positive economic ripple effect.
“By helping over 500,000 individuals secure jobs, Vahan.ai has enabled these workers and their families to achieve greater stability. This impact ripples through their communities, enhancing purchasing power and contributing to broader economic growth,” said Krishna.
The Expanding Blue-Collar Economy
Since the pandemic, India’s blue-collar workforce has grown at an estimated 13% annually. By 2032, the gig sector is expected to generate 90 million jobs, contributing over $250 billion to India’s economy. With increasing demand for flexible labor, the need for efficient, scalable recruitment solutions has never been greater.
Vahan’s AI-powered approach aligns with this shift, connecting job seekers with employers more efficiently than traditional methods. As businesses scale their operations, the platform helps them find qualified workers faster while ensuring candidates gain access to better opportunities.
Scaling AI and Expanding into New Sectors
With its new funding, Vahan.ai plans to:
Expand into Manufacturing and Retail, broadening its reach beyond delivery and logistics.
Enhance its AI capabilities, enabling its AI recruiter to support eight Indian languages and multiple dialects.
Scale recruitment operations, helping millions more workers secure employment.
Krishna noted the company’s evolution from 600 job placements per month during the pandemic to 25,000 placements today—a 40x increase.
“This funding will enable us to further leverage AI to provide workers with unprecedented growth opportunities. Over time, we want to help over a billion people find livelihood,” Krishna added.
A Future Built on AI and Opportunity
Vahan is at the forefront of transforming India’s labor market, proving that AI-powered recruitment isn’t just about efficiency—it’s about economic empowerment. As the company expands and refines its AI-driven hiring process, it is shaping the future of work in one of the world’s fastest-growing economies.
With AI making job placement faster and more accessible, Vahan is not just helping businesses find talent—it is helping workers build better lives.
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