India’s gig economy is growing faster than ever. With millions of delivery riders, warehouse staff, logistics workers, cab drivers, bike taxi partners, and service professionals powering daily life, the need for safe living spaces, verified jobs, and reliable support systems has never been greater. Recognising this urgent demand, Nia.one has secured a major seed funding round to rapidly expand its NiaDel hubs across Delhi NCR, Bengaluru, and Pune — three of India’s largest blue-collar employment corridors.
This milestone marks a major step toward Nia.one’s mission to build India’s first full-stack infrastructure for gig and blue-collar workers. Rooted in deep insights from the gig worker community, the company is reshaping how workers live, earn, and grow.
Why Seed Funding Was Needed — Solving the Real Challenges of Gig Workers
Gig workers face problems that the traditional housing and job market rarely understand:
- Unsafe or overcrowded PGs
- Lack of verified jobs
- Confusing onboarding
- Agent fraud
- No support for city migration
- No community or rest spaces
- Irregular food access
- No lockers, charging points, or clean washrooms
These challenges are widespread across the blue collar ecosystem, especially in fast-growing cities like Delhi NCR, Bengaluru, and Pune.
The seed funding enables Nia.one to aggressively scale NiaDel hubs to meet the rising demand and provide gig workers a place where they can live with dignity, safety, and stability.
What Are NiaDel Hubs? A Revolutionary PG Model for Gig Workers
NiaDel hubs are not just PGs — they are worker-first living and support centres designed exclusively for gig and delivery workers. They include:
- Affordable, clean rooms
- 24/7 clean showers
- Secure digital lockers
- Charging points everywhere
- Suku Café with hot, budget-friendly food
- Common recreation spaces
- Rider rest zones
- Verified, safe environments
These hubs are frequently showcased in community posts such as NiaDel updates and PG for riders, helping new workers understand the NiaDel experience.
For thousands of riders, NiaDel is often their first stable home when they arrive in a new city.
How New Seed Funding Will Accelerate Expansion
With new financial backing, Nia.one aims to open multiple NiaDel hubs across:
1. Delhi NCR
The country’s largest gig workforce, with high demand for safe accommodation and verified jobs.
2. Bengaluru
The tech capital with thousands of delivery and mobility platform workers.
3. Pune
A growing logistics and mobility hub with increasing gig migration.
These new hubs will support Nia.one’s vision of offering worker housing solutions across major employment clusters.
Rafiki + NiaDel: A Powerful Worker Support Ecosystem
Alongside expanding physical hubs, Nia.one continues to strengthen Rafiki, a digital assistant that helps workers with employment, training, and onboarding.
Gig workers can easily access:
- gig worker onboarding
- delivery job registration
- quick onboarding system
- blue-collar hiring support
- verified employer onboarding
This combination — housing + jobs — gives workers long-term stability and career growth.
Why Gig Workers Trust Nia.one
✔ Worker-first design
From NiaDel’s architecture to Rafiki’s job guidance, every feature is built for the needs of delivery riders and blue-collar workers.
✔ Transparent, affordable, safe
No hidden fees. No agents. No fraud.
✔ Verified job opportunities
Workers can compare earnings, understand platforms, and choose the best path.
✔ Community-powered living
Riders share their stories through gig worker lifestyle and delivery rider hostel, helping newcomers avoid mistakes and settle faster.
✔ 24/7 essential support
Charging points, showers, lockers, meals, rest areas — all designed for the long working hours common in this sector.
The Bigger Vision — India’s First Worker Infrastructure Network
With hubs across major cities, Nia.one is rewriting the future for blue-collar workers. The expansion supports:
- Quality housing
- Verified jobs
- Community building
- Worker onboarding
- Financial stability
- Long-term support
Workers can easily explore NiaDel PG features, check affordable accommodation for gig workers, or connect with the NiaDel support team for assistance.
For those seeking quick help, the team is always available through contact Nia.one or via PG booking enquiry.
Nia.one’s expansion ensures that gig workers across Delhi NCR, Bengaluru, and Pune have access to spaces that respect their time, effort, and dreams. With this seed funding, the
organisation is not just building hubs — it is building India’s next generation of worker support infrastructure.