Celebal Technologies, a leading IT services provider backed by Norwest Venture Partners, has announced that it has raised debt from alternative credit platform BlackSoil. The amount of the same remains undisclosed.
This latest capital infusion will be used for working capital and general corporate purposes. It will enable Celebal Technologies to serve its 200+ client base better and deepen its market penetration worldwide.
In 2022, Celebal Technologies raised $32M in its first institutional fundraising from marque investor Norwest Venture Partners – a global venture and growth equity investment firm, managing $15+ Bn in capital as on date.
Headquartered in Jaipur and co-founded in 2016 by Anupam Gupta and Anirudh Kala, Celebal Technologies specialises in Data Science, AI, and Enterprise Cloud Solutions. The Company has become a dominant force in the IT sector, assisting its extensive clientele with improving business efficiencies and providing tailored solutions primarily in data engineering, cloud innovation, supply chain analytics, and AI-driven chatbots.
Commenting on the same, Ankur Bansal, Co-Founder and Director of BlackSoil, said, “As a forward-thinking enterprise poised for significant growth, Celebal Technologies is uniquely positioned to lead in the AI sector globally. With their strategic partnership with industry giants Microsoft and & Databricks, they are set to revolutionise the market with cutting-edge solutions. Starting in a Tier II city, the journey of Celebal Technologies is a beacon of inspiration. We are thrilled to support their global expansion ambition and are confident in their potential for long-term success.”
Celebal Technologies has demonstrated exceptional growth, achieving an annual growth rate (CAGR) of approximately 105% from FY21 to FY24. During this period, the number of employees grew from 300+ to 2,300+. This extraordinary growth course is bolstered by strategic partnerships with industry giants such as Microsoft and Databricks, fuelling Celebal Technologies’ drive to innovate and expand its client base effectively.
Hemant Mathur, CFO Celebal Technologies said, “This debt financing from BlackSoil is tailored to our unique needs. Providing us flexibility to seize market growth opportunities while limiting short-term volatility in our cash flows without diluting equity or ownership control”.
