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    Fueling the Future: Partners Group & KKR Invest $140M in Darwinbox

    March 5, 2025

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    What Does It Take to Redefine an Industry?

    Relentless innovation, a bold vision, and the right partners to fuel the journey. Today, Darwinbox proudly welcomes Partners Group, KKR, and Gravity Holdings onboard with a $140 million strategic investment—reinforcing our mission to build the most agile, AI-powered HR tech platform for the modern workforce. They join our incredible roster of backers, including Lightspeed, Sequoia, Salesforce, Microsoft, and TCV.  

    A Testament to Momentum and Vision

    For the last ten years, everyone at Darwinbox has poured their hearts into building HR technology that feels intuitive, human, and enables organizations to evolve at the speed of change. The journey has been nothing short of amazing. Today, we partner with over 1,000 enterprises to serve more than 3 million employees across 130+ countries

    Our vision and hunger have not gone unnoticed. Gartner has recognized Darwinbox’s rapid growth and impact, naming us the youngest Challenger on Gartner’s Magic Quadrant, 2025. We’re also the only Asian-origin player to establish a presence in what is traditionally a stable and mature quadrant—underscoring just how quickly we’re shaking up the HR tech space. What gives us more joy is that we’re recognized by our users as the Customer’s Choice for 4 years in a row. 

    Powering the Next Phase of Growth

    The addition of global private equity powerhouses like Partners Group and KKR to the Darwinbox story underscores our collective conviction and vision. We believe the HR technology market needs a refresh—and we’re more ready than ever to deliver it to the world. 

    Here’s how this investment will fuel our journey: 

    • Deepening Our R&D 
      We’ll continue to innovate, particularly around cutting-edge AI, while expanding our solutions—such as our recently launched multi-country payroll—to meet the evolving needs of modern organizations. 
    • Expanding Across Key Global Markets 
      Focusing on North America, APAC, the Middle East, and Europe, we’re scaling our operations to support enterprises worldwide. This global perspective allows us to embed ourselves more deeply in the contexts of HR teams everywhere. 

    It’s certainly a proud day for every Darwinian. Every growth journey has its peaks and valleys, but milestones like this remind us how far we’ve come. We’re excited for what lies ahead and extend a heartfelt thank you to our customers, partners, investors, and employees who have been part of this incredible journey. 

    The best is yet to come! 

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