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From India to Global Unicorn: Darwinbox's HR Tech Journey
27 Jan
Summary
- Darwinbox serves over 1,000 enterprises in 100+ countries.
- Company founded in Hyderabad in 2015 by IIT and IIM graduates.
- Became a unicorn in January 2022 with $72 million Series D.

Founded in Hyderabad in 2015 by IIT Madras and IIM Lucknow graduates, Darwinbox has evolved from an India-centric HR solution to a global enterprise platform. The company now serves over 1,000 enterprises across more than 100 countries, impacting over 4 million staff.
Initially addressing a gap in modern HR technology for emerging markets, Darwinbox expanded strategically across Southeast Asia, West Asia, and recently into the US. The firm's growth was catalyzed by becoming a unicorn in January 2022, following a $72 million Series D funding round, with cumulative funding surpassing $250 million.




