Apna.Co Raises $12.5 Million Led By Sequoia, Greenoaks Capital
<span style="font-weight: 400;">Apna.co, a vertical professional networking platform on Tuesday said that it has raised $12.5 million led by Sequoia Capital India and Greenoaks Capital. Existing investors, Lightspeed India and Rocketship.vc also participated in the round.</span> <span style="font
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Mar 2, 2021 4:23 AM
Apna.co, a vertical professional networking platform on Tuesday said that it has raised $12.5 million led by Sequoia Capital India and Greenoaks Capital. Existing investors, Lightspeed India and Rocketship.vc also participated in the round. The funds raised will be used to strengthen the platform’s presence in existing cities, expand into new geographies, invest in exceptional talent, as well as build sophisticated engineering and product capabilities, the company said. Founded in 2019, Apna.co helps expanding grey and blue-collar workers unlock professional, networking and skilling opportunities. The app comprises of vertical communities for skilled professionals like carpenters, painters, field sales agents and many others. Users in the app get access to local job opportunities, can network with peers, practice interviews together, share their accomplishments, and gain new skills. On the employer end, Apna’s data science-led algorithm helps it match candidates with its enterprise and small business recruiters. Several companies including Urban Company, Kirloskar, Zomato work with Apna for its speed, relevancy, hiring and excellent customer support.
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