Darwinbox

Darwinbox is an AI-powered cloud HCM suite platform, headquartered in Singapore.[4][5][6] The platform is a Human capital management (HCM) suite designed to help enterprises and growing organizations automate day-to-day HR operations.[7][8]

History

Darwinbox was launched in 2015 by Jayant Paleti, Rohit Chennamaneni, Chaitanya Peddi and Vineet Singh.[4]

In February 2021, The Filipino conglomerate JG Summit Holdings partnered with Darwinbox[9] and in October 2025, it expanded its partnership with Darwinbox.[10]

In 2022 Darwinbox became a unicorn, valued at over $1B.[11][12]

In January 2023, Microsoft invested in Darwinbox.[13] In 2024, Darwinbox elevates its CTO Vineet Singh as fourth Co-Founder.[14]

In March 2025, Darwinbox raised $140 million by Partners Group and KKR & Co. to accelerate global expansion.[15] [16]

Darwinbox became the first HR technology platform to introduce a Model Context Protocol MCP server for AI integration in May 2025.[17]

In August 2025, Darwinbox received $40 million funding from Canada's Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan.[18]

As of 2025, more than 4 million employees across approximately 130 countries use the Darwinbox platform.[19][20]

Recognitions

In 2021, Darwinbox becomes the Youngest and Only Asian Player to Feature on Gartner's Magic Quadrant for cloud HCM suite.[21] In 2025, Darwinbox named Challenger in Gartner® Magic Quadrant for the second consecutive year, accelerating AI in HCM.[22]

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