Nia.one Raises $2.4 Million to Expand Its Gig-Worker Support Network
- Nia.one raises $2.4 Million seed round led by Elevar Equity
- Funds to expand Niadel hubs across major cities
- Platform aims to scale from 3,000 to 8,000 workers
Nia.one, a growing full-stack platform supporting India’s gig and blue-collar workforce, has raised $2.4 million in seed funding from Elevar Equity. The fresh capital will help the company expand its Niadel hubs, integrated centers that bring jobs, housing, meals, and essential services under one ecosystem, across key cities and busy employment corridors.
Founded in August 2024 by Sachin Chhabra and Lt. Col. Pushkar Raj, Nia.one operates a unique phygital model that connects migrant and gig workers to verified work opportunities, affordable accommodations, mobility options, food, and community-focused services. The platform currently reaches 3,000 workers across 50 cities and aims to more than double that number to 8,000 workers in the coming months.
Each Niadel hub is strategically located within a one-kilometer radius of large worksites in logistics, manufacturing, and warehousing clusters. This proximity helps workers access multiple daily needs from a single location, while improving reliability and retention for partner enterprises.
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Speaking about the investment, Jyotsna Krishnan, Managing Partner at Elevar Equity, said Nia.one’s approach treats gig workers as entrepreneurial households, helping both individuals and employers thrive through stability and easy access to essential services.
Nia.one’s model is built on four core pillars of Flow (job access), Studio (housing and essentials), Tribe (community and engagement), and Rafiki (its AI assistant). Together, they create a streamlined and sustainable framework designed to strengthen India’s rapidly expanding gig economy.
