Investor Information
Karvalo is transforming India‘s educated talent landscape by connecting underemployed graduates with businesses seeking on-demand expertise.
₹455 Arab
Market Opportunity
India‘s gig economy is projected to reach ₹455 Arab by 2025, growing at 17% CAGR.
₹150
Customer Acquisition Cost
Significantly lower than industry average of ₹1K, with 78% repeat usage rate.
12M+
Annual Fresh Graduates
New talent enters the workforce annually, creating a constantly renewing talent pool.
Business Model
A sustainable revenue model built on transaction fees, subscriptions, and value-added services for both businesses and talent.
Revenue Streams
- 1
Commission Model (15-20%)
Fee on each transaction processed through the platform
- 2
Enterprise Subscriptions
Monthly/annual plans for businesses with regular talent needs
- 3
Premium Karver Verification
Additional verification and skills assessment for Karvers
Unit Economics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Average Task Value | ₹2.5K |
| Commission Rate | 18% |
| Average Revenue per Task | ₹450 |
| Customer Acquisition Cost | ₹150 |
| Average Tasks per Customer | 3.2 monthly |
| Payback Period | 0.1 months |
Financial Projections
Our ambitious yet achievable growth trajectory backed by strong unit economics and expanding market presence.
| Year | Projected Revenue | Active Users | Cities |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | ₹1.2Cr | 10,000 | 2 |
| 2025 | ₹10Cr | 50,000 | 5 |
| 2026 | ₹25Cr | 120,000 | 10 |
* Projections based on current growth rates and market penetration estimates
Problem-Solution Framework
A structural gap exists between India's education system and employment market. Karvalo provides the missing link.
The Problem
- 1
College-educated professionals earning less than unskilled laborers (₹7.5K-₹12K/month)
- 2
Engineers working in unrelated fields for as little as ₹400/day
Only 51.25% of graduates deemed employable by industry standards
Unemployment rate for educated youth (18.4%) is 6x higher than for less educated
"In the village, those who did not educate themselves are better off because they have been able to keep their ambitions in check and be happy with what they got."
— Ganesh Rathod, Dabhadi village resident (Al Jazeera, 2024)
Karvalo's Solution
Platform connecting educated talent with businesses needing on-demand expertise
Dignified, skill-appropriate opportunities beyond delivery jobs
Flexible work that utilizes education: research, writing, data, admin, legal
Business access to quality talent at scale without long-term commitments
"Imagine getting an MBA grad to prep your board report within 15 minutes."
— Karvalo's value proposition for businesses
Why Now?
Timing
The educated unemployment crisis has hit a tipping point with 66% of unemployed youth now being educated
Technology
Mobile-first workforce and widespread digital adoption enable seamless on-demand work matching
Market Demand
Growing business need for flexible, skilled support without long-term commitments
Passionate About Solving India's Talent Crisis
We combine deep tech expertise with first-hand understanding of India's employment landscape.
Anirudh
Founder & CEO
Former software engineer with expertise in education technology and workforce development. Passionate about solving India's educated unemployment crisis.
Building the Future of Work
Our strategic vision and execution plan to transform India's educated workforce landscape.
MVP Launch
Q2 2024
Initial platform development with basic matching functionality and task management.
Seed Funding
Q3 2024
Secure initial capital to scale operations and expand team.
City Expansion
Q4 2024
Expand beyond Mumbai to Pune, Bangalore, and Delhi.
Enterprise Platform
Q1 2025
Launch dedicated enterprise solution for businesses with recurring talent needs.
Skills Development
Q2 2025
Introduce skill assessment and training modules to improve Karver capabilities.
Key Targets
Karvers by end of 2024
Annual Revenue Target 2025
Expansion by Q2 2025
Annual Revenue
Projected by 2025
Funding & Use of Funds
Strategic allocation of capital to accelerate growth, enhance technology, and expand our market reach across India.
Current Funding Round
Target Raise
₹5Cr
Pre-Money Valuation
₹20Cr
Allocation of Funds
Enhance matching algorithms, user experience, and mobile apps
Hire key roles in engineering, operations, and business development
Scale acquisition of both Karvers and businesses
Launch operations in new cities across India