Global HRtech company Rippling has unveiled its second office in Bengaluru, signaling a significant expansion of its India operations. As part of this strategic move, the company aims to double its workforce in India from 1,000 to 2,000 employees over the next three years. This growth will focus on engineering, product development, sales, and customer support roles.
New Office at Embassy Tech Village
The newly launched office, located in Embassy Tech Village, spans 100,000 square feet. It is designed to accommodate Rippling’s growing teams and enhance its ability to support global clients more efficiently.
Bengaluru: A Strategic Hub for Rippling
Matt MacInnis, Chief Operating Officer at Rippling, underscored Bengaluru’s critical role in the company’s product innovation and development. The local team has grown rapidly — from 450 employees last year to over 1,000 — and is expected to gain more autonomy in product-related decisions going forward.
Unified Platform for HR, IT, and Finance
Rippling offers a comprehensive platform that integrates key business functions such as payroll, expenses, benefits, and device management. This allows companies worldwide to manage the entire employee lifecycle seamlessly through a single interface.
Founders and Global Presence
Founded in 2016 by Parker Conrad and Prasanna Shankar, Rippling operates out of San Francisco, New York, London, and Bengaluru. While Shankar exited the company in 2020 and later founded the crypto startup 0xPPL in 2023, his role was pivotal in establishing Rippling’s India presence.
Strong Leadership in India
Since entering the Indian market in 2017, Rippling has onboarded over 20 former founders and entrepreneurs to build a dynamic leadership team. Notable hires include:
- Ajay Chandra, Co-founder of Infibeam
- Nimish Bhonsale, Co-founder of Elda Health In 2024, the company appointed Mrinal Chatterjee, a former Walmart executive, as its Country Head for India.
Investor Backing and Market Reach
Rippling has raised significant capital, including a recent $450 million Series G funding round, bringing its valuation to $16.8 billion. The company has crossed $100 million in annual recurring revenue and serves over 20,000 customers globally. Its investor roster includes Y Combinator, Goldman Sachs Growth, Coatue, and Founders Fund
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