Runo, a Call Management CRM, secures $1.5 Million in Pre-Series A funding round led by Unicorn India Ventures and Callapina Capital

RUNO, a modern Mobile SIM-based Outbound Call Management CRM, has secured $1.5 million in a Pre Series A funding round led by Unicorn India Ventures and Callapina Capital. This investment will be instrumental in RUNO’s plans to onboard a senior management team in Product and Development, as well as expand its operations into the MENA region and the United States & Canada.

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 and customizable features. The platform seamlessly integrates with popular CRMs and lead sources to centralize lead management and optimize outbound sales operations.

Anil Joshi, Managing Partner at Unicorn India Ventures, expressed confidence in RUNO’s success track record and product capabilities, highlighting the company’s focus on AI-driven solutions. Vinod Jose, Co-founder CEO of Callapina Capital, emphasized the importance of innovative tools for remote workforces, praising RUNO’s mobile-first solution for enhancing productivity in call-based operations.

With a robust growth trajectory and a 30% quarter-on-quarter growth rate over the past 8 quarters, RUNO is poised to achieve $2.5 million in ARR within the next 12-18 months. Founder and CEO Rajsekhar Pattnaik outlined the company’s ambitious revenue growth targets, while Co-founder & CTO Venkata Sai Vamsi Penupothu highlighted the potential for AI integration in the product roadmap.

As the global customer relationship management market continues to expand, RUNO is well-positioned to capitalize on this growth opportunity and redefine industry standards. With a focus on distribution, go-to-market strategies, and expansion into new markets, RUNO is set to serve a global clientele and drive innovation in business communications.