CLR Facility Services Pvt Ltd (CLR), one of India’s leading integrated facility management solutions providers, has announced a strategic partnership with British International Investment (BII), the UK’s development finance institution and impact investor. As part of this collaboration, BII has committed $15 million (approximately INR 125 crore) to support CLR’s growth and expansion plans.
Focus on Workforce Expansion and Sustainable Impact
CLR currently employs 20,000 blue-collar workers, offering a wide range of facility management services, including cleaning, engineering, mechanical maintenance, and production support to corporate clients across India. The funding from BII will not only accelerate CLR’s expansion but will also create better employment opportunities, particularly for low-income groups and women.
The company has set ambitious targets to scale its workforce to over 50,000 employees in the next five to seven years, with a focus on promoting diversity and including more individuals from underserved communities in the formal employment sector. Additionally, part of the capital will be invested in setting up vocational training centres in tier-2 cities over the next five years to provide skill development opportunities for unskilled and semi-skilled workers.
Strengthening Sustainable Business Practices
Alongside growth, CLR is committed to strengthening its environmental and social governance (ESG) practices. The company is enhancing its health, safety, and HR processes to ensure the well-being of its workforce and to maintain high standards in sustainable operations.
Leadership Insights
Commenting on the partnership, Gaurav Pathak and Gautam Pathak, Promoters and Directors of CLR Facility Services, said: “Partnering with BII marks a pivotal moment in our journey toward inclusive and sustainable growth. This investment will empower us to create more opportunities for our workforce, drive innovation in facility management, and extend our impact across new markets.”
Shilpa Kumar, Managing Director and Head of India at BII, stated: “In India, over 80% of the workforce, excluding agriculture, is engaged in blue and grey-collar jobs that significantly contribute to the nation’s economic growth. As the UK’s DFI, our focus is on supporting inclusive employment and vocational training for underserved groups. We are pleased to support CLR’s vision, which strongly aligns with India’s broader goals of promoting inclusive job creation.”
K K Rathi, Managing Partner at First Bridge Investment Managers Pvt Ltd, an existing investor in CLR, added: “We are excited to welcome BII as a strategic partner in CLR’s growth journey. As the first investor in CLR since 2018, we have always believed in the company’s potential, which will now enter a new phase of accelerated growth with this significant investment.”
About CLR Facility Services
Founded in 2002 in Pune, CLR Facility Services is one of India’s fastest-growing integrated facility management companies. With a strong presence across 9 states and a workforce exceeding 20,000 employees, CLR offers end-to-end services including Integrated Facility Management and complex Infrastructure Operation & Maintenance (O&M) projects. The company is deeply committed to empowering women, who currently make up 25% of its workforce, and to driving social impact through structured training and employment programs.
This investment marks a key milestone for CLR as it continues to contribute meaningfully to India’s employment landscape and sustainable development agenda.