Our Story

Built for the
workers who build
everything else.

Kelsa started with a simple question — why is it so hard to find a reliable worker in 24 hours in a city of 12 million people?

Our Story

The problem we couldn't ignore

In Bangalore, millions of skilled daily wage workers wake up every morning not knowing if they'll have work. At the same time, thousands of contractors, homeowners and shop owners scramble to find reliable help at the last minute — often through unreliable middlemen who take massive cuts.

We built Kelsa to fix this. A platform where workers get consistent, fairly-paid work and employers get verified, skilled help — same day. No middlemen. No drama.

The name Kelsa comes from the Kannada word for "work." Because that's what this is all about.

12M+
Daily wage workers in Bangalore
₹0
Upfront cost to join Kelsa
<1hr
Average time to find a worker
90%
Of every payment goes to the worker
Mission & Vision

Why we exist

We believe every skilled worker deserves dignity, fair pay, and consistent work. And every employer deserves reliable help without the chaos.

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Our Mission
To create India's most trusted on-demand labour marketplace — where workers earn more, employers hire faster, and every transaction is fair, transparent and instant.
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Our Vision
A future where no skilled worker in India goes without work and no employer waits more than an hour for reliable help — starting with Bangalore and expanding to every city.
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Fair Pay
Workers keep 90% of every payment. Our 10% platform fee funds the technology, background checks and support that makes the whole system work.
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Verified & Safe
Every worker on Kelsa is identity-verified. Ratings go both ways — workers rate employers and employers rate workers — keeping the community trustworthy.
How It Works

Three steps. Zero friction.

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Drop Your Pin
Tell us where, when and what you need. Takes less than 60 seconds. No calls, no middlemen, no drama.
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Instant Match
Kelsa pings verified workers within 5km of your location. They see your job, accept, and you get notified in real time.
03
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Work Done. Pay Done.
Job complete? Tap done. Worker gets paid instantly to their UPI. Ratings go both ways. Everyone wins.
The Team

The people behind Kelsa

A small team with a big mission — building the future of work for India's backbone.

Nithin Nataraj
Nithin Nataraj
Founder & CEO
Visionary founder driving Kelsa's mission to connect India's skilled workforce with opportunity.
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— Coming Soon
COO
Leads day-to-day operations ensuring seamless experiences for workers and employers across Bangalore.
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— Coming Soon
CFO
Manages Kelsa's financial strategy, ensuring sustainable growth and fair pay for every worker on the platform.
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— Coming Soon
CTTO
Drives Kelsa's brand and growth strategy, bringing workers and employers together through compelling storytelling.
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— Coming Soon
CMO
Spearheads Kelsa's marketing initiatives across digital and on-ground channels in Bangalore.
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— Coming Soon
CHRO
Champions people and culture at Kelsa, ensuring workers are treated with dignity and the team thrives.
Get in touch with us

Whether you're a worker, an employer, an investor or a journalist — we'd love to hear from you.

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hello [at] kelsa.in
General enquiries
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work [at] kelsa.in
For workers & employers
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invest [at] kelsa.in
Investor relations
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Koramangala, Bangalore
Karnataka, India 560034
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