VerSe Innovation

VerSe Innovation is a content technology platform company founded in 2007, dedicated to bridging the digital divide in India by promoting content consumption and creation in local languages. As India's first tech unicorn in this field, VerSe Innovation focuses on developing proprietary technologies using artificial intelligence, deep learning, and machine learning to support over 300 million users. The company offers the Josh App, a leading short video platform that has surpassed 100 million downloads. This app is designed for young creators and influencers to share content that celebrates youth culture. Additionally, VerSe operates a content discovery platform that enhances user experience through AI-driven personalization, allowing users to discover and engage with media content. VerSe Innovation's mission is to empower creative expression and communication, making technology accessible and valuable for users across urban and rural areas in India.

Information Technology & Services Bengaluru, India Founded 2007 ~758 employees Private · Debt Financing

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Employees
758
+0.4% in the 3 months to Jun 2025
Revenue / employee
$1.9M
Revenue ~$1.5B
Total funding
$833M
Last round Debt Financing, Feb 2024
12-month attrition
15.1%
Tech: 17%
H1B sponsor
NA

Headcount trend

VerSe Innovation went from 764 employees in Jul 2023 to 758 in Jun 2025. Jan to Jun 2025: 25 people joined, 39 left.

Headcount data through Jun 2025

Org structure

Headcount by department

Other383
Engineering163
Sales73
Operations35
Marketing28
HR21
Finance18
Design18

Salaries at VerSe Innovation

All salaries

37 salary profiles in India

Most reported roles

Pay by level, gender and ethnicity

Layoffs

Details

No layoffs reported in the last 12 months.

  • May 2025 · 350 roles · Bengaluru, India

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Funding

  • Feb 2024 · Debt Financing · $6.3M · Alteria Capital
  • Apr 2022 · $805M · Canada Pension Plan Investment Board, Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan Board, Luxor Capital
  • Jan 2022 · $22.2M · Canada Pension Plan Investment Board

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VerSe Innovation FAQ

How many employees does VerSe Innovation have?

VerSe Innovation has about 758 employees, up 0.4% over the 3 months to Jun 2025.

Has VerSe Innovation had layoffs in 2026?

No layoffs at VerSe Innovation have been reported in 2026 so far. The most recent reported layoff affected 350 employees on May 18, 2025.

What is VerSe Innovation's revenue per employee?

VerSe Innovation makes about $1.94M in revenue per employee, based on $1.47B annual revenue and 758 employees.

How much does VerSe Innovation pay?

6figr has 37 salary profiles for VerSe Innovation in India, with pay broken down by role, level and gender on the VerSe Innovation salaries page. See VerSe Innovation salaries

How much funding has VerSe Innovation raised?

VerSe Innovation has raised $833.49M in total funding; its latest round was Debt Financing in Feb 2024.

Data from Company Prospectus, DOL LCA disclosures, WARN notices and 6figr salary profiles.