Darwinbox

End-to-end HR management platform leveraging AI and ML technologies

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Darwinbox

HR TechUnicornAIMLEnterprise SaaS

End-to-end HR management platform leveraging AI and ML technologies

2015

Founded

$1B+

Valuation

$72M

Total Funding

HRTech

Sector

About Darwinbox

Darwinbox is a leading HR tech platform serving 700+ global enterprises with 2 million+ users. The company achieved unicorn status with a valuation of over $1 billion in January 2022 after raising $72 million in Series D funding led by Technology Crossover Ventures (TCV). The platform offers end-to-end HR management solutions leveraging AI and ML technologies, including voice-first bot, optical character recognition, facial recognition, and predictive analytics. Darwinbox has expanded beyond Asia to the US, Middle East, and other international markets. The company has been rated amongst the 'Top 50 Customer Service' and 'Top 100 Fastest Growing Products Globally' by G2, demonstrating its strong market position and customer satisfaction.

Company Information

Founders

Jayant PaletiLinkedIn

Chaitanya PeddiLinkedIn

Rohit ChennamaneniLinkedIn

Headquarters

Hyderabad, Telangana, India

Key Investors

Technology Crossover Ventures (TCV)

Salesforce Ventures

Lightspeed India Partners

Endiya Partners

3one4 Capital

Sequoia Capital India

Key Facts & Metrics

Tech Category: HR Management Platform

Focus: End-to-end HR solutions for enterprises

Funding: $72 million in Series D funding (January 2022)

Previous Funding: $15 million in Series C (2021)

Total Funding: Approximately $110 million over 4 rounds

Current Valuation: Over $1 billion (Unicorn status)

Revenue: Estimated $25-50 million annually

Growth Trajectory: Founded in 2015, unicorn status in 2022

Customer Base: 700+ global enterprises with 2 million+ users

Team Size: 700+ employees

Product Suite: AI-enabled HR management platform

Success Story: Expanded from Asia to US and Middle East

Market Position: Leading HR tech platform in Asia

Significance: One of Telangana's first HR tech unicorns

Key Milestones

2015

Company Founded

Darwinbox was founded in Hyderabad by Chaitanya Peddi, Jayant Paleti, and Rohit Chennamaneni.

2019

Series B Funding

Raised $15 million in Series B funding led by Sequoia Capital India.

2021

Series C Funding

Secured $15 million in Series C funding led by Salesforce Ventures.

2022

Unicorn Status

Achieved unicorn status with a valuation of over $1 billion after raising $72 million in Series D funding led by Technology Crossover Ventures (TCV).

2023

Expanded to US Market

Expanded operations to the US market, targeting global enterprises.

2024

AI-Powered HR Assistant Launch

Launched an AI-powered HR assistant that leverages machine learning to streamline HR processes and enhance employee experience.