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Vahan

YC S19

Bengaluru, IN · Founded 2016 · 85 employees · Hiring · 6 known investors

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.

MKMadhav Krishna
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

SD
Suren DutiaBoard director
RS
Rishi SrivastavaBoard director

Investors · 6

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$21.9M disclosed across 3 rounds · 2021–2024

$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
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
$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
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
$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
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

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, 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.