Rippling’s expansion in Bengaluru perfectly illustrates the strategic advantage of leveraging India as both a talent hub and growth market. At GIA, we see this as the optimal model for tech companies seeking sustainable global scale.
What is the news?
- Global HRtech unicorn Rippling has opened its second office in Bengaluru, spanning 100,000 square feet at Embassy Tech Village.
- Following its recent $450 million Series G funding round at a $16.8 billion valuation, Rippling plans to double its Indian workforce from 1,000 to 2,000 employees over the next three years.
Why is it interesting?
- Rippling’s COO Matt MacInnis called Bengaluru a “superpower” for the company, revealing that they execute their “most important product work” in India while expanding the team’s autonomy and scope.
- This represents a growing trend of unicorns that continue to deepen their India commitment even after crossing significant revenue milestones ($100M+ ARR with 20,000+ customers).
Read more: Rippling targets 2,000 employees in India after $450 Mn funding