CLR Facility Services raises $15 Mn from BII

Integrated facility management company CLR Facility Services has raised $15 million (approximately Rs 125 crore) from British International Investment (BII), the UK’s development finance institution and impact investor. 

The proceeds will be used to support CLR’s expansion across India, scale its integrated facility management operations, invest in vocational training, and enhance ESG practices. 

Founded in Pune, CLR provides services such as cleaning, engineering, mechanical maintenance, and production support to corporate clients. It currently employs over 20,000 blue-collar workers and operates across nine states.

“This investment will empower us to create more opportunities for our workforce, drive innovation in facility management, and extend our impact across new markets,” said Gaurav Pathak and Gautam Pathak, promoters and directors of CLR Facility Services.

The company plans to more than double its workforce to 50,000 in the next five to seven years, with a focus on employing more women and individuals from underserved communities. It will also build training centres in tier-II cities to skill untrained and semi-skilled workers. 

CLR is known for its structured skilling and employment model, with 25% of its workforce being women. In 2018, it received its first institutional investment from First Bridge Investment Managers. 

The company serves over 160 clients and competes with players such as BVG India, UDS, and ISS Facility Services in the facility management space.