Vahan.ai, a leading AI-driven recruitment platform focused on India’s blue-collar workforce, has secured $10 million in a Series B funding round.
The round was led by Khosla Ventures, with participation from prominent investors like Y Combinator, Gaingels, and Vijay Shekhar Sharma, the founder of Paytm.
Enhancing AI Recruitment Technology and Expanding Services
Founded in 2016 by Madhav Krishna, Vahan has quickly become a key player in the blue-collar recruitment space, with its AI-powered platform transforming the hiring process for thousands of workers across India.
This latest funding will be used to improve its AI recruitment technology and expand its reach into new sectors, including manufacturing and retail.
Impressive Growth and Impact
Since its inception, Vahan has placed over 500,000 workers across more than 480 cities, partnering with major companies such as Zomato, Swiggy, Flipkart, and Amazon.
Currently, the platform facilitates around 25,000 job placements each month, a number that the company is aiming to scale significantly in the near future.
Vahan’s AI recruiter currently conducts interviews in both English and Hindi, and the company plans to support eight major Indian languages along with various regional dialects within the next year.
This will make the platform more accessible and inclusive for India’s diverse blue-collar workforce.
Founder’s Vision for the Future
Reflecting on the company’s rapid growth, Madhav Krishna, Founder and CEO of Vahan.ai, emphasized the platform’s long-term mission.
“We have evolved from providing 600 jobs a month during the pandemic to placing 25,000 workers each month today.
Our goal is to create earning opportunities for over a billion people in India over the next decade.”
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Conclusion
With its innovative AI technology and a clear focus on India’s vast blue-collar workforce, Vahan.ai is positioned to revolutionize recruitment in the country.
The company’s expansion into new industries and support for more Indian languages signals a major step forward in making job access more inclusive and efficient.
The new funding will accelerate Vahan’s growth, enabling it to scale its impact and continue supporting India’s evolving job market.
