Info Edge leads ₹8.9 crore seed round in factory-worker platform Factrika

Factrika will use the seed funding to expand its verified industrial-worker network across Indian manufacturing clusters. The platform counts Lenskart and Jubilant Foods among clients, positioning it as a staffing enabler for retail-linked supply chains.

— Source publishedThu, 17 Sept, 2026, 16:46 IST·First seen Thu, 17 Sept, 2026, 16:48 IST·Source Entrackr · Newsletter

What happened

Info Edge led Factrika’s Rs 8.9 crore seed round to expand its digital industrial-worker platform. Factrika supplies verified factory workers to clients

Key facts

  • Rs 8.9 crore
  • more than 10,000 workers
  • over 20 skill categories

What changed

Info Edge led Factrika’s Rs 8.9 crore seed round to expand its digital industrial-worker platform. Factrika supplies verified factory workers to clients including Lenskart and Jubilant Foods, addressing staffing shortages across industrial clusters in north India.

Why this matters

Factrika’s seed funding could improve access to verified factory workers for retail-linked manufacturers, helping ease hiring bottlenecks across Indian production clusters.

What to watch

  • New enterprise client wins beyond Lenskart and Jubilant Foods.
  • Worker-network growth, active-worker utilization and fill-rate disclosures.
  • Expansion into additional industrial clusters or state-level operating partnerships.
  • Launch of payroll, skilling, insurance, compliance or workforce-management products.
  • Evidence that clients reduce vacancy duration, absenteeism or third-party contractor dependence.

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