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KaarTech raises $11M in Series B round

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Company
KaarTech
What it does
Digital transformation consulting firm
Kind
Funding
Amount
$11M (≈₹100Cr)
Stage
Series B
Founded
2006
Sector
Enterprise Software & IT

What they do

KaarTech helps enterprises migrate legacy systems to cloud and build AI-ready tech stacks

What happened

It raised $11M (≈₹100Cr) Series B led by Playbook Partners, with existing investor A91 Partners participating

Why it matters

The company plans to expand in North America and Europe, hire senior talent, and explore acquisitions

The details

  • KaarTech raised $11M (≈₹100Cr) in a Series B round.
  • The round was led by Playbook Partners.
  • Existing investor A91 Partners also participated.
  • The company issued 4,00,520 Series B CCPS at ₹2,496.75 each.
  • Post-money valuation is approximately ₹2,100Cr (≈$231M).
  • Funds will be used for capital expenditure, business expansion, and working capital.
  • KaarTech plans to expand in North America and Europe, hire senior talent, and explore acquisitions.
  • It will also strengthen AI capabilities and scale its data engineering practice.

The bigger picture

  • KaarTech turned profitable in FY25 with a net profit of ₹7.74Cr, after a loss of ₹66.93Cr in FY24.
  • Revenue grew 56.8% to ₹718Cr in FY25 from ₹458Cr in FY24.
  • The company targets revenue >₹1,000Cr in FY26 and PAT >₹100Cr by next fiscal.
  • It aims to start the IPO process in FY27 and list within two years.

About the business

  • KaarTech is a digital transformation consulting firm focused on SAP-led solutions.
  • It helps enterprises migrate legacy systems to the cloud and build AI-ready tech stacks.
  • Its proprietary tool KTern.ai automates cloud migration and AI infrastructure preparation.
  • Services include SAP implementation and support, cloud migration, data platforms, AI/automation, analytics, and managed services.
  • Clients include Saudi Aramco, Google, Mitsubishi, Booking.com, BAE Systems, and Dammam Airports.
  • It serves sectors like aviation, energy, and government.
  • The company has significant business from the Gulf region, North America, and Europe.

What happens next

  • Expand presence in North America and Europe.
  • Hire senior talent and explore acquisitions in developed markets.
  • Strengthen AI capabilities and scale data engineering practice.
  • Target revenue >₹1,000Cr in FY26 and PAT >₹100Cr by next fiscal.
  • Start IPO process in FY27 and list within two years.

The deal

Type
Series B

Investors

  • Playbook Partners (lead) — Growth-stage investor; holds **4.76%** stake post-allotment.
  • A91 Partners (participated) — Existing investor; largest external shareholder with **32.78%** stake post-round.

Founders

  • Maran Nagarajan, co-founder
  • Ratnakumar Nagarajan, co-founder
  • Selvakumaran Manickam, co-founder
  • Guardian George, co-founder

About KaarTech

Product
SAP implementation, cloud migration, data platforms, AI-driven automation, analytics and managed services for enterprise digital transformation
Customers
Large global enterprises seeking to modernize legacy systems and build AI-ready technology stacks
How it makes money
Professional services and consulting for SAP-led digital transformation and enterprise modernization
What sets it apart
Deep SAP expertise with focus on cloud migration and data platforms; significant international presence and customer base

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