Saravana Kumar

CEO

Saravana Kumar is the Founder and CEO of Kovai.co, a company specializing in enterprise software and SaaS solutions. He has been instrumental in transforming Kovai.co from a one-person startup into a thriving business with over 290 employees and an annual recurring revenue (ARR) exceeding $10 million. Kovai.co offers several products, including BizTalk360, Serverless360, Document360, and Churn360, catering to various needs in enterprise integration and knowledge management.1 2 3

Background and Career

Originally from Mettupalayam, near Coimbatore, India, Kumar moved to London about 20 years ago to pursue a career in technology. Before founding Kovai.co, he worked as a software consultant for a decade, where he identified significant gaps in tools available for managing Microsoft BizTalk Server environments. This realization led him to develop his first product, BizTalk360, which he launched in June 2011 after initial discussions and feedback at a Microsoft conference.2 3 6

Achievements

Under Kumar's leadership, Kovai.co has received numerous accolades, including:

Bootstrap Champ and Bootstrapped SaaS Startup of the Year awards.
Recognition as the Integration MVP of the Year by Microsoft.
Invitations to prestigious events, including 10 Downing Street.1 3 4

Kumar's vision extends beyond business success; he aims to establish Coimbatore as a hub for global technology products, emphasizing the potential of smaller cities to contribute significantly to the tech landscape.2 6

Personal Philosophy

Kumar is committed to maintaining a humane and socially conscious workplace culture at Kovai.co. He believes in empowering his team and fostering an environment where employees can thrive and achieve financial independence through their work.5