# Vahan Technologies India Private

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/vahan-technologies-india-private

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: Bangalore, India
- Website: www.vahan.co
- Total disclosed funding: $18M
- Latest round: Series B (Sep 18, 2024)
- Investors on record: 7

## About

Based in India, Vahan Technologies India Private Limited specializes in AI-driven recruitment solutions, focusing on efficient workforce management for blue-collar jobs across various industries.Founded in 2016 in Bangalore, India, Vahan Technologies India Private Limited provides automated recruitment services targeted at blue-collar workers. The company has closed 7 deals, with its most recent funding round, a Series B, raising USD 10.00 mn led by Khosla Ventures on February 7, 2025, bringing the total amount raised to USD 10.00 mn. The CEO and founder, Madhav Krishna, has a background in launching and managing tech ventures.Vahan specializes in AI-driven recruitment solutions for blue-collar workforce management, offering businesses a streamlined approach to hiring, onboarding, and payroll processes. Utilizing advanced AI-based chatbot technology, Vahan automates various aspects of recruitment, enabling companies to efficiently scale their workforce across India. Their services cater primarily to businesses requiring high volumes of blue-collar workers, aiming to enhance operational efficiency in competitive markets. Vahan serves a diverse client base, including prominent startups in India, leveraging strategic partnerships, such as their collaboration with Airtel, to source candidates from regions across India. This comprehensive recruitment platform meets the unique demands of employers seeking to optimize their hiring processes and improve candidate quality.Vahan operates on a B2B model, focusing on partnerships with companies that require extensive workforce solutions. For the year 2023, Vahan reported a revenue of USD 3,685,063.20, with an EBITDA of USD -2,217,690.40. Revenue generation is primarily through contractual agreements, where businesses engage Vahan for recruitment and staffing services. Clients benefit from a structured transaction model that includes service fees based on the volume of placements or specific project engagements, ensuring tailored solutions for effective workforce management.In February 2025, Vahan Technologies India Private Limited secured additional funding to scale its operations and target emerging sectors such as manufacturing and retail, while enhancing its advanced AI technology. This funding will support the development of new products and the expansion into new geographic markets, furthering their reach in the recruitment industry.

## Funding rounds

- Series B, Sep 18, 2024, $10M — Khosla Ventures, Y Combinator, Gaingels
- Series A, Sep 3, 2021, $8M — Khosla Ventures, Bharti Airtel, Alumni Ventures Group, Gaingels, Pioneer Fund, Shakti Capital

## Investors

- Khosla Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/khosla-ventures) — Series A, Series B
- Bharti Airtel — Series A
- Alumni Ventures Group (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/alumni-ventures-group) — Series A
- Gaingels (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/gaingels) — Series A, Series B
- Pioneer Fund (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/pioneer-fund) — Series A
- Shakti Capital — Series A
- Y Combinator (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/y-combinator) — Series B