Funding · Enterprise Software & IT
KaarTech raises $11M in Series B round
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- Date
- 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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