RUNO eyes global market after $1.5m funding round
RUNO has experienced robust growth, achieving 30% quarter-on-quarter growth in the last 8 quarters
L to R: Venkata Sai Vamsi Penupothu, Rajsekhar Pattnaik founders of Runo
Hyderabad: RUNO, a modern Mobile SIM-based Outbound Call Management CRM, has secured $1.5 million in a Pre Series A round led by Unicorn India Ventures and Callapina Capital.
The funds will primarily support onboarding a senior management team in Product and Development and aid RUNO's expansion into the MENA region, United States & Canada, establishing it as a global player in sales and outbound calling productivity.
Founded in 2019 by Rajsekhar Pattnaik and Venkata Sai Vamsi Penupothu, RUNO aims to revolutionize sales and outbound calling productivity with its user-friendly interface, highly customizable features, and action-driven analytics. It seamlessly integrates with popular CRMs and lead sources to optimize outbound sales operations.
Anil Joshi, Managing Partner at Unicorn India Ventures, highlighted RUNO's success track record and its potential to enhance conversion rates through innovative product offerings. He believes RUNO's focus on AI-driven solutions will further propel its growth.
Vinod Jose, Co-founder CEO at Callapina Capital, emphasized the need for innovative tools to support remote and distributed workforces in the post-pandemic world. He praised RUNO's mobile-first solution for its ability to manage distributed workforces effectively.
RUNO has experienced robust growth, achieving 30% quarter-on-quarter growth in the last 8 quarters. With plans to reach $2.5 million in ARR within the next 12 – 18 months, the company aims to double down on distribution and go-to-market strategies.
Rajsekhar Pattnaik, Founder and CEO of RUNO, expressed confidence in achieving 7X revenue growth in the next 8 quarters. The company's focus on doubling down on distribution and go-to-market strategies aligns with its goal of serving a global clientele.
Venkata Sai Vamsi Penupothu, Co-Founder & CTO of RUNO, highlighted the capital infusion's role in enhancing Call Management CRM capabilities, integrating sim-based call tracking with CRM, and leveraging AI for smarter call analytics.
According to a Grand View Research Report, the global customer relationship management market size presents significant growth opportunities for RUNO.
RUNO is a Mobile SIM-based Outbound Call Management CRM designed to revolutionize sales and outbound calling productivity. Its user-friendly interface, customizable features, and action-driven analytics optimize outbound sales operations.
Unicorn India Ventures, founded in 2016 by Bhaskar Majumdar and Anil Joshi, is a technology-focused early-stage venture fund that invests in emerging startups. With successful investments in various sectors, Unicorn India Ventures aims to build a portfolio of startups focused on global SaaS and digital platforms through its recent Fund III.
