India’s gig economy is growing atrecord speed, but the infrastructure needed to support gig workers has not keptup—until now. Nia.one, a fast-growing worker-support platform, hasofficially secured funding from Elevar Equity, enabling the brand toexpand its nationwide network of worker-centric living and job hubsdesigned exclusively for the country’s frontline and gig workforce.
This investment marks a majormilestone for India’s blue-collar ecosystem. It strengthens Nia.one’s missionto build real solutions for delivery partners, drivers, logistics workers,housekeeping staff, and other gig professionals who often struggle with safehousing, stable income opportunities, community support, and onboardingsystems.
Transforming the Future ofWorker Housing
Nia.one’s first major innovationis its new model of gig worker housing — fully serviced, safe, and affordable living spaces withamenities designed around worker needs. These properties include food support,grooming zones, charging stations, community activities, and tools to navigatecity life.
Through Elevar Equity’sinvestment, Nia.one will scale this model rapidly, beginning with expansionacross Bangalore and other major gig-economy cities. These homes will not onlyprovide dignity and stability but also serve as the foundation for community living for gig workers, a concept India urgently needs.
A Network of Job HubsBuilt for India’s Gig Workforce
In addition to worker housing,Nia.one is building immersive job hubs in India—physical centers that support workers in finding verifiedopportunities, completing onboarding, receiving training, and accessingguidance.
These hubs are designed to act asmulti-service ecosystems, offering:
- Job discovery
- Document support
- Insurance and safety resources
- Digital onboarding help
- Skill development
- Community events
Thanks to Elevar’s funding,Nia.one can accelerate the growth of these hubs across urban centers, creatinga reliable network that supports worker welfare and access to opportunities.
Building a Blueprint forWorker-Centric India
Elevar Equity is known forinvesting in companies that build human-centered solutions for underservedcommunities. Their backing of Nia.one reinforces the company’s role as apioneer in worker-centric living—a model where housing, employment, safety, and communitycoexist under one integrated system.
Nia.one’s approach is rooted inreal field research and thousands of worker conversations. This has led to aplatform that offers not just a service, but a transformation for India’s gigworkforce.
Safer, Structured, andDignified Worker Communities
The new funding will enhanceNia.one’s worker accommodations, giving rise to safer and more organized shared PG for workers that address long-standing challenges such as unstablerent, unsafe environments, and lack of community support.
Workers moving from smaller citiesoften struggle with finding affordable shelter near work hubs. Nia.one’s modelsolves this by providing clean living spaces close to job clusters, designedprecisely for the routines and pressures of gig labor.
This expansion supports India’spush toward sustainable living for workers, ensuring they have access to amenities that protect theirhealth, reduce stress, and support social bonding.
Strengthening WorkforceDevelopment
Beyond housing, the funding willenhance Nia.one’s efforts in workforce development. This includes:
- Skill-building for gig platforms
- Safety training
- Earning optimization
- Worker rights education
- Mobility-based job discovery
These steps strengthen Nia.one'smission to help workers build long-term, stable careers instead of relying ontemporary gigs.
A Seamless Job Pathway forEvery Worker
Nia.one’s digital-physicalapproach includes an industry-leading onboarding process. Workers use the Nia Onboarding platform to complete verification, upload documents, and access jobrecommendations instantly.
This system solves a major painpoint—complicated onboarding procedures that often discourage workers frompursuing better opportunities. Through its improved system, Nia.one is buildingone of India’s strongest blue-collar career platforms.
A Future Built onCommunity, Opportunity & Dignity
Elevar Equity’s investmentpositions Nia.one as a national leader in designing systems for India’sfrontline workforce. With the expansion of Nia worker hubs, improved PG infrastructure, and structured career pathways,Nia.one is setting new standards for worker well-being.
The company’s mission is clear:build a future where every worker has access to safe housing, transparent jobs,and environments that respect their dignity.
The Road Ahead
With Elevar Equity’s partnership,Nia.one will accelerate:
- New PG developments
- Statewide job hubs
- Faster onboarding systems
- Worker safety programs
- Social-impact-driven technology
This expansion supports India’sworkforce transformation agenda and positions Nia.one as a leader in social impact investment.