Apna.co, a professional network for grey and blue-collar workers, has raised $8 million in Series A funding from existing investors Lightspeed India and Sequoia Capital India. The round also saw participation from new investors Greenoaks Capital and Rocketship.vc. Launched in December 2019 by Nirmit Parikh, Apna comprises vertical communities for skilled professionals like carpenters, painters, and field sales agents among others, providing them with access to local job opportunities, and networking with peers along with the ability to gain new skills.