Appirio has raised $76.0M in total across 3 funding rounds.
Appirio's investors include Battery Ventures, Benchmark, Mathias Schilling, Mucker Capital, NEO, Notable Capital, Sequoia Capital, SoftBank Investment Advisers, Wing Venture Capital, Chris Moore, Hadi Partovi.
Appirio is a technology services company specializing in cloud-based solutions for enhancing worker and customer experiences. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, it provides consulting services that leverage crowdsourcing communities and pre-built solution accelerators to help organizations implement actionable strategies quickly.[1][2] Acquired by Wipro, Appirio operates as part of a larger global IT services firm, focusing on IT consulting and computer systems design under NAICS code 5415, with 1,001-5,000 employees historically.[1][2] Note that the standalone Appirio brand ceased active operations under Wipro in March 2021, redirecting to Wipro's broader innovation and digital transformation efforts.[2]
Appirio was founded in 2006 as an independent global services firm aimed at delivering cloud technology solutions.[1][2] It grew by harnessing crowdsourcing and pre-built accelerators to create next-generation experiences for workers and customers, establishing headquarters at 201 S. Capitol Ave, Suite 1100, Indianapolis, IN.[1][2] A pivotal moment came with its acquisition by Wipro, after which the Appirio brand was integrated into Wipro's portfolio; by March 2021, its standalone LinkedIn profile and branding were decommissioned in favor of Wipro Limited's unified identity focused on digital transformation.[1][2]
Appirio stood out in the cloud services space through these key strengths:
Appirio rode the early cloud computing wave in the mid-2000s, capitalizing on the shift from on-premises IT to scalable, experience-focused cloud platforms amid rising demands for digital transformation.[1] Its timing aligned with enterprises seeking agile adaptation in an "experience-driven era," where worker and customer interactions became central to competitiveness.[1] Market forces like the explosion of SaaS adoption and crowdsourced innovation favored its model, influencing the ecosystem by popularizing accelerator-based consulting—now a staple in IT services.[1][2] Through Wipro integration, it amplified these trends within global digital strategies, though its brand sunsetting reflects consolidation in the hyperscale IT consulting market.[2]
With its brand retired under Wipro since 2021, Appirio's legacy endures through Wipro's ongoing cloud and digital transformation services, likely evolving via AI-enhanced accelerators and hybrid cloud trends.[2] Future shape will hinge on enterprise AI integration and zero-trust experiences, positioning Wipro—Appirio's successor—to capture growth in a market projected to expand amid economic digitization. Its influence may grow indirectly as Wipro scales crowdsourced models globally, tying back to Appirio's original mission of rapid, cloud-powered reinvention for the next-gen workforce.[1][2]
Appirio has raised $76.0M across 3 funding rounds. Most recently, it raised $60.0M Series D in March 2012.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 1, 2012 | $60.0M Series D | Battery Ventures, Benchmark, Mathias Schilling, Mucker Capital, NEO, Notable Capital, Sequoia Capital, SoftBank Investment Advisers, Wing Venture Capital, Chris Moore, Hadi Partovi | |
| Feb 1, 2009 | $10.0M Series C | Battery Ventures, Benchmark, Mathias Schilling, Mucker Capital, NEO, Notable Capital, Sequoia Capital, Wing Venture Capital, Chris Moore, Hadi Partovi | |
| Jul 1, 2008 | $6.0M Series B | Benchmark, Mucker Capital, Sequoia Capital, Wing Venture Capital |
