India, Dec. 18 -- WorkIndia, a recruitment platform for blue and grey collar workers, has raised INR 97 Cr ($10.8 Mn) in funding for its Series B round. The round was led by Avishkaar Capital, which invested INR 75 Cr ($8.3 Mn), while existing investor BEENEXT Capital poured in the remainder INR 22 Cr ($2.5 Mn).

The startup intends to utilise the funds to upgrade its platform, improve job matching services for employers and job seekers and tap high demand markets.

"This funding comes at the perfect time as we enter our next growth phase. Blue and grey-collar workers are the backbone of India's economy. Our mission is simple: create a transparent, tech-driven job platform for this workforce," WorkIndia cofounder and CEO Nilesh Dungarwal ...