{{Short description|Human resource management platform}}
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'''Darwinbox''' is an AI-powered cloud HCM suite platform, headquartered in Singapore.<ref name="F">{{cite web |title=SAP, Oracle, HR tech: David, Goliath & the Unicorn: How Darwinbox got its HR box seat |url=https://www.forbesindia.com/article/take-one-big-story-of-the-day/david-goliath-the-unicorn-how-darwinbox-got-its-hr-box-seat/73161/1 |website=www.forbesindia.com |publisher=Forbes |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Darwinbox completes Rs 86-crore Esop buyback from 350 employees |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/startups/darwinbox-completes-rs-86-crore-esop-buyback-from-350-employees/articleshow/122032948.cms |website=The Economic Times |publisher=The Economic Times |date=24 June 2025}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Manchanda |first1=Mukul |title=Exclusive: Darwinbox adds $21 Mn worth of ESOP for employees |url=https://entrackr.com/exclusive/exclusive-darwinbox-adds-21-mn-worth-of-esop-for-employees-10475021 |website=entrackr.com |language=en}}</ref> The platform is a Human capital management (HCM) suite designed to help enterprises and growing organizations automate day-to-day HR operations.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Sarmah |first1=Avilasha |title=Reinventing HR for business resilience: Unilab’s Darwinbox-powered transformation |url=https://sea.peoplemattersglobal.com/article/strategic-hr/reinventing-hr-for-business-resilience-unilabs-darwinbox-powered-transformation-46733 |website=PeopleMatters.com |publisher=People Matters |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Darwinbox HubSpot for Startups Customer Story |url=https://www.hubspot.com/startups/stories/customers/darwinbox |website=www.hubspot.com |publisher=HubSpot}}</ref>
==History== Darwinbox was launched in 2015 by Jayant Paleti, Rohit Chennamaneni, Chaitanya Peddi and Vineet Singh.<ref name="F"/>
In February 2021, The Filipino conglomerate JG Summit Holdings partnered with Darwinbox<ref>{{cite web |title=JG Summit partners with modern HR tech platform Darwinbox |url=http://www.manilastandard.net/?p=347483 |website=Manila Standard |date=19 February 2021}}</ref> and in October 2025, it expanded its partnership with Darwinbox.<ref>{{cite web |title=JG Summit and Darwinbox Expand Partnership for Future-r... |url=https://www.jgsummit.com.ph/impact/jg-summit-and-darwinbox-expand-partnership-for-future-ready-workforce-20251028 |website=www.jgsummit.com.ph |language=en}}</ref>
In 2022 Darwinbox became a unicorn, valued at over $1B.<ref>{{cite web |title=AJVC Unfiltered 43: Can Darwinbox Reimagine Human Capital from India to the World by Founders Unfiltered |url=https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/founders-unfiltered/episodes/AJVC-Unfiltered-43-Can-Darwinbox-Reimagine-Human-Capital-from-India-to-the-World-e1e0jth |website=Spotify for Creators |publisher=Spotify |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Darwinbox buys back $10 million ESOPs with 3rd such round in 4 yrs |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/darwinbox-buys-back-10-million-esops-with-3rd-such-round-in-4-yrs/articleshow/122030362.cms |website=The Times of India |publisher=The Times of India |date=24 June 2025}}</ref>
In January 2023, Microsoft invested in Darwinbox.<ref>{{cite web |title=Microsoft Invests in Human Resources Software Unicorn Darwinbox |url=https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-01-16/microsoft-invests-in-human-resources-software-unicorn-darwinbox |website=Bloomberg.com |publisher=Bloomberg L.P. |language=en}}</ref> In 2024, Darwinbox elevates its CTO Vineet Singh as fourth Co-Founder.<ref>{{cite web |title=Hyderabad HRTech unicorn Darwinbox elevates CTO as fourth co-founder |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/hyderabad-hrtech-unicorn-darwinbox-elevates-cto-as-fourth-co-founder/articleshow/112915324.cms |website=The Times of India |publisher=The Times of India |date=30 August 2024}}</ref>
In March 2025, Darwinbox raised $140 million by Partners Group and KKR & Co. to accelerate global expansion.<ref>{{cite web |title=Software Unicorn Darwinbox Wins KKR, Partners Group Funding |url=https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-03-05/software-unicorn-darwinbox-wins-funding-from-kkr-partners-group |website=Bloomberg |publisher=Bloomberg L.P.}}</ref> <ref>{{cite web |last1=Lunden |first1=Ingrid |title=Darwinbox, the HR upstart from India, raises $140M to take on Deel and Rippling |url=https://techcrunch.com/2025/03/05/darwinbox-the-hr-upstart-from-india-raises-140m-to-take-on-deel-and-rippling/ |website=TechCrunch |publisher=TechCrunch |date=5 March 2025}}</ref>
In August 2025, Darwinbox received $40 million funding from Canada's Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan.<ref>{{cite web |title=Darwinbox secures $40 million funding from Canada's OTPP |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/funding/darwinbox-secures-40-million-funding-from-canadas-otpp/articleshow/123306193.cms |website=The Economic Times |date=14 August 2025}}</ref>
As of 2025, more than 4 million employees across approximately 130 countries use the Darwinbox platform.<ref>{{cite web |title=Darwinbox named challenger in Gartner Magic Quadrant for second year |url=https://www.khaleejtimes.com/business/darwinbox-named-challenger-in-gartner-magic-quadrant-for-second-year |website=Khaleej Times |publisher=Khaleej Times |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Evolution in action? Darwinbox rapidly develops agentic AI mass |url=https://diginomica.com/evolution-action-darwinbox-rapidly-develops-agentic-ai-mass |website=diginomica.com |language=en |date=20 October 2025}}</ref>
==Recognitions== In 2021, Darwinbox becomes the Youngest and Only Asian Player to Feature on Gartner's Magic Quadrant for cloud HCM suite.<ref>{{cite web |title=Darwinbox becomes the Youngest & Only Asian Player to Feature on Gartner’s Magic Quadrant for Cloud HCM Suites 2021 |url=https://hr.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/industry/darwinbox-becomes-the-youngest-only-asian-player-to-feature-on-gartners-magic-quadrant-for-cloud-hcm-suites-2021/87197765 |website=ETHRWorld.com |publisher=The Economic Times |language=en}}</ref> In 2025, Darwinbox named Challenger in Gartner® Magic Quadrant for the second consecutive year, accelerating AI in HCM.<ref>{{cite web |title=Darwinbox named challenger in Gartner Magic Quadrant for second year |url=https://www.khaleejtimes.com/business/darwinbox-named-challenger-in-gartner-magic-quadrant-for-second-year |website=KhaleejTimes.com |publisher=Khaleej Times |language=en}}</ref>
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==External links== * {{Official website|https://darwinbox.com/}}
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