Vahan
YC S19Bengaluru, IN · Founded 2016 · 85 employees · Hiring · 9 known investors
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Vahan is an AI-powered recruitment platform that helps businesses automate hiring and scale their blue-collar workforce across India through recruitment, payroll, and staffing services. The company uses AI-based chatbot technology to match job seekers with employers.
Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S19)
Vahan was founded in 2016 by Madhav Krishna.
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Madhav KrishnainFounder & CEOMadhav Krishna has a background in AI and machine learning and founded Vahan, a platform connecting workers with job opportunities. His work has been recognized by the World Economic Forum as a Technology Pioneer.
Board
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Suren DutiaBoard director
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Rishi SrivastavaBoard director
Investors · 9
Two Culture Capital
Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K
Founders FundreportedSan Francisco · $500K – $5M
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Gaingelsreported · 2 sourcesNew York · $200K – $500K
Khosla Venturesreported · 2 sourcesMenlo Park · $5K – $50M
Spike VenturesreportedBoston
The FundreportedAustin · $50K – $250K
Also in the syndicate · 2
AirtelShakti VC
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$21.9M disclosed across 3 rounds · 2021–2024
▶$14.8MraisedSep 2024 · 36 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$14.8MraisedSep 2024 · 36 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Suren DutiaDirector
- Madhav KrishnaExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
- Rishi SrivastavaDirector
- Offering amount
- $15.2M
- Amount sold
- $14.8M
- First sale
- Aug 2024
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$200KraisedDec 2021 · 1 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$200KraisedDec 2021 · 1 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Rishi SrivastavaDirector
- Madhav KrishnaExecutive Officer
- Suren DutiaDirector
- Offering amount
- $2M
- Amount sold
- $200K
- First sale
- Nov 2021
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$6.9MraisedOct 2021 · 13 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$6.9MraisedOct 2021 · 13 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Madhav KrishnaExecutive Officer, Director
- Rishi SrivastavaDirector
- Suren DutiaDirector
- Offering amount
- $8M
- Amount sold
- $6.9M
- First sale
- Sep 2021
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Vahan do?
- Vahan is an AI-powered recruitment platform that helps businesses automate hiring and scale their blue-collar workforce across India through recruitment, payroll, and staffing services. The company uses AI-based chatbot technology to match job seekers with employers.
- Who founded Vahan?
- Vahan was founded by Madhav Krishna in 2016.
- Who are Vahan's investors?
- Vahan's investors include Two Culture Capital, Y Combinator, Founders Fund, Gaingels, Khosla Ventures, Spike Ventures, The Fund.
- How much funding has Vahan raised?
- Vahan has disclosed $21.9M raised across 3 rounds.
- Where is Vahan headquartered?
- Vahan is headquartered in Bengaluru, IN.