Trainn is Chargebee’s second acquisition in about a month’s time as the Tiger Global-backed company accelerates its AI efforts. A few weeks ago, Chargebee acquired Inai, a firm that provides software to track and manage payments.
In an interview with Moneycontrol, the Chargebee founder dismissed rumours of a down-round or strategic sale, saying the company is fully capitalised.
The next year is likely to be tough for many SaaS firms. However, segments such as generative AI, PaaS offerings, and Low Code/No Code platforms, cloud security-based software may gather more steam in 2023.
While many investors still bat for the sector calling it “just another cycle of correction”, there is fear that valuations for SaaS companies will see sharper cuts as more layoffs and cost rationalization are on the cards.
In a letter shared with the Chargebee’s team, Subramanian wrote that the company changed its hiring plan to align with priorities.
The latest round of fundraising makes Chargebee the 11th unicorn to emerge from India in just four months of 2021, compared to 11 unicorns in all of 2020, underscoring the high investor interest.
The fundraising round will likely be led by a fresh US-based investor, with existing backers Tiger Global Management, Steadview Capital and Insight Partners doubling down on their bets.
The Series C investment also saw participation from previous investors Accel Partners and Tiger Global Management, the company said in a statement today.