Darwinbox, a Hyderabad, India-based global HR technology company, has secured $140 million in strategic investment.
Investors
The funding round was co-led by Partners Group and KKR, with additional participation from Gravity Holdings.
Partners Group is a global private markets firm managing over USD 150 billion with around 1,800 professionals. It offers investment programs in private equity, private credit, infrastructure, real estate, and royalties. Headquartered in Switzerland, with a key presence in Colorado, the firm uses its unique culture and operational approach to identify investment opportunities and build market-leading businesses.
KKR is a global investment firm offering alternative asset management, capital markets, and insurance solutions. It aims to generate attractive returns through a disciplined investment approach, employing top talent, and supporting portfolio company growth. KKR sponsors funds in private equity, credit, and real assets and has strategic partners managing hedge funds.
Darwinbox Use of Funds
The company will use the funds to deepen its R&D and accelerate its international expansion plans, focusing on North America, APAC, the Middle East, and Europe.
About Darwinbox
Darwinbox is a global human resource (HR) technology platform that empowers enterprises to better manage their talent with new-age employee experiences and disruptive AI-powered technology. Its cloud-based Human Capital Management (HCM) software enables enterprises to automate day-to-day HR processes, simplifies human interactions, and caters to an organization's HR needs across the entire employee lifecycle. Founded in 2015, Darwinbox provides mobile-first, AI-enabled human capital management solutions and serves over 1,000 enterprises across more than 130 countries.
Funding Details
Company: Darwinbox Digital Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
Raised: $140.0M
Round: Strategic
Funding Date: March 2025
Lead Investors: Partners Group, KKR
Additional Investors: Gravity Holdings
Company Website: https://darwinbox.com/
Software Category: Human Capital Management
Source: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250304817935/en/