Kisankonnect, an agritech startup specializing in fresh produce, has secured Rs 31 crore (approximately $3.75 million) in a pre-series A funding round. Green Frontier Capital (GFC), a climate tech-focused fund, led the investment, with participation from Dhanuka Agritech Limited, a prominent crop protection company in India, as well as VC Grid and other family offices.
Founded in 2020 and based in Ahmednagar, Kisankonnect operates a fully integrated model, sourcing directly from farmers and delivering to over 1 lakh customers in Mumbai and Pune through its D2C App and Farm-stores. The startup collaborates closely with a network of 5,000 farmers, focusing on sustainable agriculture practices while utilizing in-house technology to ensure the delivery of fresh vegetables and fruits through its innovative delivery channel.
The newly acquired funds will be directed towards expanding Kisankonnect’s climate-smart agriculture interventions and strengthening its fresh-produce supply chain technology. Additionally, the startup plans to add new farm stores to complement its existing establishments in Mumbai and Pune.
Kisankonnect not only connects farmers with urban consumers but also contributes to rural empowerment. The company produces and sells curated agri-produce and hand-made snacks under the ‘Village Staples’ and ‘Mom’s Kitchen’ categories, exclusively crafted by rural women in a hygienic central kitchen.
This recent funding marks another milestone for Kisankonnect, following undisclosed angel funding from celebrity investor Shilpa Shetty in May 2023.
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