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Nia one gives gig workers a real home in cities while they send money back
Startups
Published on 6 May 2026
No deposit and a studio model that targets savings goals
Nia one is tackling India’s gig-worker instability by building “studios” in major manufacturing hubs, offering accommodation, meals, grocery and upskilling without deposits. Founded by Sachin Chhabra and Lt Col Pushkar Raj, the model is designed around one goal: help workers reliably save and send ₹8,000 home monthly. Seed-funded by Elevar Equity, it now eyes a Series A and plans an AI financial advisor for migrants.
- Nia one runs deposit-free studios with rent and meal options tailored to migrants
- The company’s economics aim to help workers send at least ₹8,000 home monthly
- Revenue comes from rent, food and grocery margins plus enterprise placement fees
- It plans AI-driven financial guidance after a Series A this year
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