Apna.co, a professional network for India’s grey and blue-collar workers, has secured $8 million in a Series A funding round led by existing backers — Lightspeed India and Sequoia Capital India. Greenoaks Capital and Rocketship.vc have also infused funds in the round. The company would utilize the fresh proceeds to expand to more blue and grey collar verticals, foray into new cities, and strengthen its leadership team.
Launched in December 2019 by Nirmit Parikh, Apna provides local job opportunities and networking to skilled professionals like carpenters, painters, and field sales agents among others. (Source)
