India, March 5 -- Just a week after it was reported that Darwinbox is in discussions to raise a mega funding,the HR tech startup said it has bagged a funding of $140 Mn (about INR 1,218.1 Cr) in an undisclosed round co-led by Partners Group and KKR.

The round also saw participation from growth equity firm Gravity Holdings.

The startup plans to use the fresh capital to accelerate its international expansion plans as well as deepen its tech stack.

Darwinbox claims that it has achieved a fivefold growth in revenue in international markets over the past couple of years by focusing on building a "robust and diversified global portfolio". This, it said, has led to its business from international markets contributing about 60% to its business...