Darwinbox Raises $72 Million Series E to Build the AI-First HR Platform
Hyderabad-based HR tech unicorn Darwinbox secures $72 million in Series E funding led by TCV and Salesforce Ventures to deepen AI integration across its enterprise HR platform.
Key Facts
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Deal size | $72 M |
| Stage | Series E |
| Valuation | $1.5 |
| Lead investor | TCV |
| Headquarters | Hyderabad, India |
| Sector | Darwinbox |
Hyderabad-based HR tech unicorn Darwinbox has raised $72 million in its Series E funding round, led by TCV and Salesforce Ventures. The company plans to use the funds to build the definitive AI-first HR platform for enterprises.
Funding Details
Series E Round:
AI-First HR Vision
New Capabilities:
Business Scale
Enterprise Metrics:
Market Position
Darwinbox is among only a handful of Indian SaaS companies competing directly with global giants like Workday, SAP SuccessFactors, and Oracle HCM. The AI pivot positions it to leapfrog incumbents.
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