Recruitment and human resources solutions provider CIEL HR has successfully secured ₹30 crore in funding from a group of investors that includes Zoho Corporation, Pegasus India, and other strategic backers. The capital infusion is intended to support CIEL HR’s growth plans, including expansion of its technology offerings and scaling of its talent acquisition services across India.
Key Highlights
- CIEL HR raised ₹30 crore from Zoho, Pegasus India, and others to expand HR tech services.
- The funding will support technology integration, service expansion, and nationwide talent solutions growth.
The new funding round underscores strong investor confidence in CIEL HR’s business model, which combines traditional HR services with digital tools to improve recruitment outcomes for corporate clients. With demand for skilled talent rising across sectors, CIEL HR aims to strengthen its market position by leveraging the fresh capital to enhance its operational capabilities and broaden its service portfolio.
Participants in the round include well-known names in the Indian tech and private equity space, reflecting a broader trend of increased investment in workforce enablement platforms. Zoho’s participation signals interest from established tech firms in the HR tech segment, while Pegasus India’s involvement highlights continuing private equity enthusiasm for scalable human resources businesses.
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CIEL HR’s leadership has noted that the funds will be used to deepen technology integration, expand into new industry verticals, and reinforce customer engagement. The company plans to invest in tools that enable more data-driven hiring, stronger candidate assessment frameworks, and improved employer branding solutions.
This latest funding comes at a time when HR tech and talent solutions are gaining traction, driven by digital transformation and changing workplace dynamics. Companies across sectors are increasingly prioritising efficient talent acquisition and retention strategies, creating opportunities for HR tech players to innovate and capture market share.