What uKnowva does

uKnowva (legally Convergence IT Services Private Limited) is a Mumbai-headquartered, privately held software company that builds an AI-powered, cloud-based Human Resource Management System (HRMS). The platform automates HR workflows across the full employee lifecycle - from pre-boarding to post-retirement - and bundles Core HR, Payroll and Expenses, Recruitment and Onboarding, Performance Management, Projects and Timesheets, Employee Management and Collaboration (social intranet), and an e-Learning Management System into a single product. Underlying the core platform is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) architecture that powers a family of AI agents (UVA virtual assistant, CV MatchMaker, Smart CV Parser, AI Prompt, Wellness Insight, AI Genie, Expense Maestro, AI JD Crafter, Smart Goals Agent, WhatsApp HR Chatbot, and Insights Navigator) and 100+ extensions distributed through an in-house Extension Store.

The company sells primarily via annual SaaS subscriptions in two tiers (a free Lite edition and a quote-based Full/Enterprise edition), with incremental revenue from extension add-ons and implementation/professional services delivered through a Certified Partner Program and direct services. GTM is hybrid: a product-led freemium self-serve funnel on uknowva.com, enterprise field sales with Calendly-scheduled demos, and channel sales via implementation partners such as Leaping Frog Solutions, which bundles uKnowva HRMS with Microsoft Dynamics ERP. Headcount is 101-250, the company operates from offices in Mumbai, Dubai (DSO), and Makati (Philippines), and publicly claims 500,000+ users across 450+ clients in 10+ industries and 8+ countries, with named enterprise logos spanning banking (Kotak Mahindra Bank, IDFC First Bank, Yes Bank, Canara HSBC OBC), NBFCs (Indostar, Ambit Finvest, Flexiloans), financial services (EXIM Bank, ChrysCapital, BDO India, DHFL Pramerica), manufacturing (Emerson, CIE Automotive, Mahindra), pharma (Cadila, Pharmarack), retail/logistics (Reliance Retail, Delhivery), and BPO (Hinduja Global Solutions).

To date uKnowva has raised $500K in a single disclosed pre-Series A round (September 2025) from Parv Network, Growth 91, and Aapna Infotech, a modest capital base that is being explicitly directed toward sales/marketing expansion, geographic presence, and AI capability development. Reported certifications include SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001, ISO 9001, ISO 27017, ISO 27018, and ISO 27701, plus a UIDAI-compliant Aadhaar Vault; these support enterprise and BFSI positioning in India. Leadership comprises co-founder and CEO Vicky Jain and co-founder and CFO Abhay Talekar.

Name

uKnowva

Legal name

Convergence IT Services Private Limited

Website

https://uknowva.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

uKnowva is a Mumbai-based AI-powered HRMS platform serving mid-to-large enterprises across India, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, the UK, and the Philippines with cloud-based core HR, payroll, recruitment, performance management, and an MCP-driven AI agent suite.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Human Resource Management Software (HRMS)

NAICS

Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (5182), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151)

SIC

Services-Prepackaged Software (7372)

akta.pro primary industry

Core HR & HRIS (BPACAPAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

AI Application Enablement Platforms (Copilot/Agent Frameworks, SDKs) (HDAEANAJ), Intelligent Document Processing (IDP) & OCR Automation (HDAEAHAC)

Keywords

• Cloud HRMS software
• AI-powered HR platform
• Payroll management software
• Talent management system
• Employee engagement software

Headquarters

HQ city

Mumbai

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. SaaS Subscription (HRMS): uKnowva generates revenue primarily through annual or multi-year SaaS subscription fees for its AI-driven HRMS platform. Pricing is offered in tiers (Lite, Full/Enterprise) with per-seat and feature-gated models. Subscription invoices are payable per agreed commercial terms with progressive service restrictions for non-payment.
2. Extension Store / Add-ons: uKnowva's extension store offers 100+ AI-powered apps and widgets (e.g., eLMS, Analytics, Helpdesk, background verification integrations) at additional cost, either as one-time purchases or as add-on subscriptions to the core platform.
3. Professional Services & Implementation: Revenue is generated through implementation and customisation services delivered via the Certified Partner Program and direct professional services engagements, particularly for enterprise clients requiring integration with ERP and other systems.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels12 records

Core offering

uKnowva is a cloud-based, mobile-enabled AI-powered HRMS platform that combines emotional intelligence (EI) with generative AI to automate HR processes from pre-boarding to post-retirement. The platform bundles Core HR, Payroll & Expenses, Recruitment & Onboarding, Performance Management, Projects & Timesheets, Employee Engagement (Social Intranet), e-Learning, and HR Analytics into a single suite, and is extended by an AI Powerhouse suite (CV MatchMaker, Smart CV Parser, AI Genie, Wellness Insight, Expense Maestro, AI JD Crafter), a UVA virtual assistant powered by Model Context Protocol, a WhatsApp HR chatbot, and an Extension Store with 100+ AI-powered apps.

Product overview

uKnowva offers a unified AI-driven HRMS platform combining emotional intelligence (EI) and artificial intelligence (AI) to automate HR tasks from pre-boarding to post-retirement. The core uKnowva HRMS platform integrates multiple modules: Core HR, Payroll & Expenses, Recruitment & Onboarding, Performance Management, Projects & Timesheets, Employee Management and Collaboration (Social Intranet), and e-Learning Management System (eLMS). Built on this foundation are AI-powered offerings including the AI Powerhouse suite with specialized agents (CV MatchMaker, Smart CV Parser, AI Prompt, Wellness Insight, Insights Navigator, Expense Maestro, AI JD Crafter, Smart Goals Agent), the UVA conversational AI assistant powered by Model Context Protocol, and a mobile-enabled Virtual Biometric attendance system. The ecosystem is extended through an Extension Store with 100+ AI-powered apps and widgets covering analytics, helpdesk, recruitment tools, background verification integrations, digital signatures, and industry-specific solutions. Pricing tiers include Lite Edition (Core HR, ESS Portal, Exit Management, Onboarding) and Full Enterprise Edition (all Lite features plus Recruitment, Social Intranet, Probation Confirmation, and Performance Management).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• uKnowva HRMS (Core Platform) AI-powered, mobile-enabled cloud HRMS platform combining emotional intelligence (EI) and artificial intelligence (AI) to automate HR processes from pre-boarding to post-retirement. Bundles Core HR, Payroll & Expenses, Recruitment & Onboarding, Performance Management, Projects & Timesheets, Employee Management & Collaboration (Social Intranet), e-Learning, and HR Analytics. Sold to mid-market and enterprise organisations via Subscription (Lite / Enterprise editions) and complemented by 100+ extensions.
• AI Powerhouse (AI Agents Suite) Suite of AI-powered agents built into uKnowva HRMS that automate recruitment (CV MatchMaker, Smart CV Parser, AI JD Crafter), HR operations (AI Genie, AI Import, Expense Maestro, AI Prompt), employee engagement (Wellness Insight, Smart Goals Agent), and analytics (Insights Navigator). Designed for HR, talent acquisition, and people analytics teams that need AI-driven automation across HR workflows.
• UVA (uKnowva Virtual Assistant) MCP-powered conversational AI virtual assistant that lets employees perform HR tasks such as leave requests, attendance tracking, job postings, and payroll access using natural language prompts. Targeted at employees and HR teams seeking conversational AI access to HRMS data via natural language.
• uKnowva Extension Store Marketplace of 100+ AI-powered apps, widgets, and integrations sold as add-ons to the core HRMS - including eLMS, Analytics, Helpdesk, background verification, digital signature, attendance, and industry-specific extensions. Sold via one-time purchases or subscription add-ons to enterprise and mid-market customers.
• Calendar Plugin for HRM Single extension plugin that syncs Outlook Calendar events and holidays into the uKnowva HRMS calendar for leave and holiday management. Sold as a perpetual one-time license at $5.00 per instance, targeted at HR teams needing calendar synchronisation on top of the core HRMS.
• WhatsApp HR Chatbot AI-powered HR chatbot built into WhatsApp that lets employees apply for leave, check balances, download payslips, view attendance, regularise missed punches, and ask custom HR questions using their registered mobile number. Targeted at enterprises with distributed workforces needing HR access without portal login.
• Individual Development Plan (IDP) Extension Extension module enabling managers and employees to create structured career development plans, define learning objectives, and track progress within uKnowva HRMS. Targeted at HR and L&D teams supporting employee growth and learning initiatives.
• HR Tools (Free Tools Suite) Free HR tools hosted at hr-tools.ai for tasks such as HR calculations, automation, and content generation. Targeted at HR professionals and prospects as a free top-of-funnel offering to drive awareness and engagement with the uKnowva HRMS platform.

Quantifiable outcome

• At Kotak Mahindra Bank, 96% of employees completed self and manager evaluation without prior training using uKnowva's PMS in 2022. Employee code generation reduced from 3-4 days to 2-3 seconds.
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers40 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration23 records

AI capability11 records

Feature18 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Leaping Frog Solutions Pvt. Ltd.coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 8 July 2026uKnowva expanded its Certified Partner Program by onboarding Leaping Frog Solutions as a certified implementation partner. The partnership combines uKnowva's AI-powered HRMS platform with Leaping Frog's Microsoft Dynamics ERP capabilities, enabling organisations to access integrated HR and ERP solutions through a single implementation partner. The collaboration addresses the common problem of disconnected business systems that limit visibility and create operational inefficiencies, reflecting the broader industry shift toward partner-led digital ecosystems.
• Trans-ventureminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTrans-venture co-organised the Scaling Beyond Limits Summit with uKnowva HRMS, bringing together global tech founders, CXOs, and HR leaders to discuss AI adoption, HR transformation, and alliance-led growth strategies for mid-sized companies.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Darwinbox: Darwinbox is a leading India-based cloud HRMS platform serving mid-to-large enterprises across Asia, with comparable modules covering core HR, payroll, recruitment, performance, and engagement. It is one of uKnowva's most direct competitors in the Indian mid-market and enterprise segments.
• Keka HR: Keka is an India-focused HR and payroll SaaS platform serving SMB and mid-market customers with core HR, payroll, performance, and engagement modules. uKnowva explicitly targets Keka in comparison pages, indicating direct competition for HRMS deals in India.
• ZingHR: ZingHR is an India-based cloud HRMS platform offering payroll, talent management, and workforce management for enterprises. It is named by uKnowva as a competitive alternative, operating in the same mid-to-large Indian enterprise segment.
• greytHR: greytHR is a cloud HR and payroll platform focused on the Indian SMB and mid-market with strong payroll compliance capabilities. It competes head-to-head with uKnowva's Lite and Enterprise tiers for Indian HRMS buyers.
• PeopleStrong: PeopleStrong is an India-based enterprise HR technology and payroll platform serving large Indian enterprises. It is a direct competitor to uKnowva in the Indian mid-to-large HRMS segment with comparable AI and payroll capabilities.

Broad incumbents

• Workday: Workday is a global enterprise HCM and financial management cloud platform. It competes with uKnowva for large multinational HRMS opportunities and represents the upmarket incumbent that uKnowva would need to displace for global enterprise contracts.
• UKG (Ultimate Kronos Group): UKG is a global workforce management and HCM provider serving enterprises. uKnowva integrates with UKG via APIs but also competes with it for time-and-attendance and HRMS deals in mid-to-large enterprises.
• SAP SuccessFactors: SAP SuccessFactors is a global enterprise HCM suite used by large multinationals. It competes with uKnowva at the top end of the enterprise market and represents the legacy incumbent that AI-native HRMS players target for displacement.
• Oracle HCM Cloud: Oracle HCM Cloud is a global enterprise human capital management platform serving large multinationals. It overlaps with uKnowva at the high end of the HRMS market and represents the incumbent stack that AI-native HRMS players position against.
• BambooHR: BambooHR is a US-based SMB and mid-market HRIS platform. It serves the same all-in-one HRMS buyer profile as uKnowva, though primarily in North America and with limited India presence.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/uknowva
• Facebookfacebook.com/uknowva
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/uknowvaplatform
• Instagraminstagram.com/uknowva?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors3 records

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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