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Chargebee

by Krish Subramanianvia SaaStr Podcast
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Chargebee is a subscription billing and revenue management platform founded by Krish Subramanian that helps companies deliver subscription experiences. The company has raised $38M from top-tier investors including Insight Venture Partners, Tiger Global, Steadview, and Accel Partners, grown to over 300 employees and serves over 5,000 clients globally. Under Krish's leadership, Chargebee has become one of India's fastest-growing SaaS companies.

Why They Built It

To enable companies to go beyond billing, payments and recurring invoices to deliver subscription experiences that wow customers.

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