Dubai – Sharikat Mubasher: Darwinbox, a global HR technology platform, announced raising $140 million in a funding round co-led by Partners Group and KKR, with participation from Gravity Holdings.
This investment strengthens Darwinbox’s position as a fast-growing disruptor in the HR tech space and accelerates its plans for global expansion and product innovation, as per a recent press release.
Founded in 2015, Darwinbox offers a mobile-first, AI-enabled human capital management platform used by over 1,000 enterprises worldwide.
Since entering the MENA region, Darwinbox has achieved 9X revenue growth over the past three years, building on its local presence through a dedicated regional team that offers in-market support.
Many of the region's key brands including Emirates Leisure Retail, DIFC, Lulu, Abu Dhabi Exchange (ADX), Masafi, Salaam Air, WIO Bank among others trust Darwinbox to engage and manage their talent.
With full Arabic support on the platform, Darwinbox is also set to launch a pan-GCC multi-country payroll solution this year, further demonstrating its commitment to delivering localized, high-impact HR innovations tailored to the region's unique needs.
The platform is trusted by over 3 million employees at brands like Starbucks, Nivea, AXA, Cigna, and WeWork. Recent product launches, including a multi-country payroll solution and AI-powered HR features, underline its focus on innovation.
Partners Group will invest through its growth equity strategy, while KKR makes its investment from its Asia Next Generation Technology strategy, adding Darwinbox to its regional portfolio, which includes Lenskart and Livspace.
Jayant Paleti, Darwinbox co-founder said the investment reflects confidence in the platform’s customer-centric innovation, while Partners Group and KKR highlighted Darwinbox’s disruptive potential and its strategic importance within the booming HR tech sector.
