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Good Farmer Food Concepts raises $1.5 Mn in pre-Series A led by CreedCap

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Good Farmer Food Concepts raises $1.5 Mn in pre-Series A led by CreedCap
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Good Farmer Food Concepts raises $1.5 Mn in pre-Series A led by CreedCap Good Farmer Food Concepts, the company that founded artisanal coffee brand Maverick & Farmer Coffee and Square Burgers & Co., has raised $1.5 million in an ongoing pre-Series A round led by CreedCap along with participation from Indian tennis player Rohan Bopanna and former Indian cricket team captain Rahul Dravid, along with Meraki Sport & Entertainment. The proceeds will be utilized to expand its national presence with cafes, invest in R&D and production infrastructure, and bolster and grow the brandโ€™s retail vertical, Good Farmer Food Concepts said in a press release. Good Farmer Food Conceptsโ€™s portfolio includes Maverick & Farmer Coffee, a farm-to-cup specialty coffee brand with cafรฉs, retail products, and a growing B2B presence, and Square Burgers & Co., a modern, health-first fast food brand. With an integrated approach spanning farming, product development, retail, and hospitality, it aspires to build scalable Indian brands rooted in craftsmanship, transparency, and long-term value creation. Co-founded in 2024 by Ashish Dโ€™abreo, Sreeram Gangadharan, and Tej Thammaiah, Good Farmer Food Concepts aims to focus on quality and innovation and blends experimentation with coffee for retail, community-driven cafรฉs, and a health-forward take on fast food. Homegrown coffee brand Maverick & Farmer is a farm-to-cup company and it conducts experiments on its 140-acre estate in Pollibetta, Coorg, which serves as a laboratory where some of the most inventive brews and bold flavors are created. The brand currently has four cafรฉs in Bangalore, two in Goa, and has a B2B presence, supplying coffee to establishments across the country like International coffee chain Second Cup Coffee, Magnolia Bakery, Courtyard Marriott, Coworks India, Lavonne and Boston Consulting Group amongst others. The brand retails directly to customers through its website. The Bengaluru-based brandโ€™s retail segment focuses on creating various SKUs of specialty coffee roasts and nurturing the home brewer experience by curating a variety of equipment. Its new outlets in the pipeline are in Mumbai, Delhi NCR, Goa, and Bangalore. The company currently operates seven outlets in Bengaluru and Goa and expects to reach ten by the end of the year.

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KisaanSay raises $2 Mn in pre-seed round led by Jungle Ventures

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KisaanSay raises $2 Mn in pre-seed round led by Jungle Ventures
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KisaanSay, a cross-category direct-from-origin food brand, has raised $2 million in its pre-seed round led by Jungle Ventures through First Cheque@Jungle. The round also saw participation from senior leaders in the food industry. The proceeds will be used to strengthen KisaanSayโ€™s marketing efforts, build team, and scale its operations, focusing on expanding the companyโ€™s product portfolio and distribution footprint. Founded by Nitin Puri, Manoj Karki, and Vaishali Mehta, KisaanSay bridges the gap between farmers and consumers by placing provenance. The brand partners with farmer collectives in natural farming clusters across mountain valleys, forests, tribal areas, and drylands, ensuring each product is grown, minimally processed, and packaged at its origin. With a portfolio of over 80 products spanning 12 categories, KisaanSay operates through a unique co-brand and co-profit partnership model with 20 farmer collectives representing more than 50,000 farmers. Its omnichannel distribution spans e-commerce platforms, its own direct-to-consumer channel, and retail stores in Delhi NCR.

KisanKonnect raises Rs 72 Cr led by Bajaj Finserv Group

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KisanKonnect raises Rs 72 Cr led by Bajaj Finserv Group
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KisanKonnect raises Rs 72 Cr led by Bajaj Finserv Group Farm-to-fork company KisanKonnect has raised Rs 72 crore (around $8 million) in a pre-Series B funding round led by Bajaj Finserv Group, with participation from Mistry Ventures, Desai Foods, Dhanuka Agritech, and Action Tessa Family Office. In May, KisanKonnect raised $4.5 million in a Series A funding round led by Mistry Ventures. The fresh proceeds will be used to scale its fresh produce supply chain intelligence and omni-channel D2C model. Co-founded in 2020 by Vivek and Nidhi Nirmal, KisanKonnect sources directly from farmers and delivers to over 1 lakh customers in Mumbai and Pune through its app and farm stores. It works closely with farmer communities to grow food sustainably while leveraging proprietary technology to deliver fresh vegetables and fruits. Vivek Nirmal, co-founder, said, โ€œWe have built proprietary tech tools and strong farmer partnerships that transform perishables logistics into a predictable, scalable, and consumer-friendly model. This fundraise will help us expand our technology stack, deepen our farmer network, and scale both our digital and offline presence.โ€ KisanKonnect has developed supply chain intelligence tools covering IoT and RFID-based traceability, AI-driven demand forecasting, a farmer advisory app, and real-time dashboards, allowing it to handle over 650 SKUs of temperature-sensitive produce while reducing wastage. Its digital app caters to younger customers with 60-minute delivery across Mumbai and Pune, while KisanKonnect Farm Stores serve those who prefer to shop offline.

Ice cream brand Go Zero raises $1.5 Mn

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Ice cream brand Go Zero raises $1.5 Mn
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Ice cream brand Go Zero has raised $1.5 million in its follow-on pre-Series A funding round from DSG Consumer Partners, Saama, and V3 Ventures, among others. The round also saw participation from notable angel investors such as Arjun Purkayastha. Earlier in August last year, the startup had raised $1 million in its pre-Series A funding round led by DSG Consumer Partners, Saama, and V3 Ventures. Founded by Kiran Shah, Go Zero has a diversified product portfolio featuring low-calorie, high-protein, and vegan ice creams. The startup claims that all its products are sweetened with plant-based sweeteners, which are low in calories. Currently present in 16 cities and over 125 dark stores, Go Zero ice cream brand is available on both quick commerce and e-commerce platforms in less than two years of launch. In FY24, Go Zero claims to have grown 4X compared to FY23 and while it saw 7X growth on quick commerce in just 5 months this summer. Go Zero competes with Hocco and NIC. Last year, NIC had raised $11 million in a growth funding round led by Jungle Ventures whereas Hocco recently raised $12 million from Chona family and others.

10 min food delivery startup Swish raises $14 Mn

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10 min food delivery startup Swish raises $14 Mn
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Exclusive: 10 min food delivery startup Swish raises $14 Mn Swish, a 10-minute food delivery startup, has secured Rs 122.32 crore in its Series A funding round, led by Hara Global Capital and existing investor Accel India. This follows just three months after its $2 million seed round. The board at Swish has passed a special resolution to issue 4,762 Series A compulsory convertible preference shares at an issue price of Rs 2,56,334 each to raise Rs 112.3 crore or $14 million, its regulatory filing accessed from the Registrar of Companies shows. Hara Global Capital led the round with Rs 69.56 crore while Accel India invested Rs 52.18 crore. Kunal Shah-led QED innovation, and Gaurav Munjal (CEO of Unacademy) and Sumer Juneja, investment advisor at SoftBank, participated with Rs 20.5 lakhs, Rs 5 and Rs 30.7 lakh respectively. According to Entrackr's estimates, the company has been valued at around Rs 522 crore or $60 million post-allotment. After the new funding round, Hara Global Capital will own 13.33%, while Accel India will hold a 27.24% stake in the company. Co-founders Aniket Sunil Shah, Sureshkumar Sarana, and Ujjwal Sukheja will each retain a 16.38% share following the Series A round. Founded in 2024, Swishโ€™s 10-minute delivery model operates within a 1.5โ€“2 km radius using cloud kitchens called โ€˜delight centers,โ€™ ensuring fresh and hygienic food is delivered swiftly through its optimized full-stack approach. Swish is competing in the fast-expanding instant food delivery market, where Zomato, Swiggy, and Zepto are leading the charge. Zomato-owned Blinkit has also launched Bistro, a standalone app for instant food delivery. In December, Bhavish Aggarwal-led Ola entered the segment, while emerging players like Magicpin and Zing are gaining traction. The latest entrant to the space is cloud kitchen unicorn Rebel Foods, which has introduced a new app called QuickiES.

Fluid Analytics raises $1.6 Mn in pre-Series A round

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Fluid Analytics raises $1.6 Mn in pre-Series A round
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Cleantech startup Fluid Analytics has raised $1.6 million in its pre-Series A round led by Pravega Ventures and joined by an angel investor. The proceeds will be used to execute a global scale-up expansion starting with a focus on North America, the company said in a press release. Founded by Nidhi Jain and Asim R. Bhalerao, Fluid Analytics monitors water infrastructure health, waterway conditions, and the spread of water-borne diseases at scale. The startup claims to have successfully deployed solutions, monitored over 400 million gallons (1.5 billion litres) of urban wastewater spills and enabled the treatment and reuse of over 200 million gallons (800 million litres) daily. It continues to monitor a population of over 17.5 million for water-borne diseases, as an indicator of sewage spills. Its business model helps cities to combat water pollution sustainably, collaborating with utilities, contractors, and engineering firms. Early stage venture capital fund Pravega Ventures focuses on providing seed and pre-Series A funding. Its portfolio includes Crofarm (now Otipy), Fyle, SalarySe, Cashinvoice, and GrayQuest, among others.

Fraganote raises $1 Mn in pre-Series A round led by Rukam Capital

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Fraganote raises $1 Mn in pre-Series A round led by Rukam Capital
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Fraganote raises $1 Mn in pre-Series A round led by Rukam Capital Perfumery brand Fraganote has raised $1 million in a pre-Series A funding round led by Rukam Capital. The fresh funds will be deployed towards expanding its fragrance portfolio, introducing new scent-forward formats, and launching offline retail pilots and immersive brand experiences, Fraganote said in a press release. Co-founded in 2022 by Arjun Anand and Garima Kakkar, Fraganote is an Indian luxury perfume brand focused on artisanal fragrances. The company manufactures its products in small batches with a high concentration of perfume oil, aiming for longer-lasting scents. It also specializes in narrative-led, culturally attuned perfumes. The Delhi-based startup aspires to redefine how India discovers, experiences, and relates to fragrance. It strives to create story-rich perfumes that reflect the moods, aspirations, and evolving lifestyle of a new India. All concepts are developed in-house by a team of aficionados to create scents like Baked Vanilla, Drunken Cake, and Beach Holiday. According to market research, Indiaโ€™s perfume market is on a strong growth trajectory. Valued at $281 million in FY2024, it is projected to reach $873.3 million by FY2032, growing at a CAGR of 15.23% between FY2025 and FY2032. Garima Kakkar, Co-Founder of Fraganote, said, "At Fraganote, we are building a luxury fragrance brand that is born in India but belongs everywhere. We believe India needs its own iconic perfume house, one that is modern, accessible, and built for a new generation of consumers who view brands as communities.โ€

Troo Good raises $9 Mn led by Puro Wellness

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Troo Good raises $9 Mn led by Puro Wellness
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Troo Good, a millet-based snack brand, has raised $9 million in a new round led by Puro Wellness. Existing investors Oaks Asset Management and V Ocean Investments have also participated. Entrackr had exclusively reported about the funding earlier this month. The company has raised around Rs 132 crore (around $15.7 million) to date including its Rs 55 crore in a Series A led Oaks Management in November 2021. According to the startup data intelligence platform TheKredible, Troo Good will be valued at Rs 322 crore or $38 million post-allotment. The proceeds will be used to support the companyโ€™s efforts in expanding infrastructure, enhancing distribution capabilities, and driving product innovation. Founded in 2018 by Raju Bhupati, Troo Good is a Hyderabad-based company that sells millet-based snacks, including chikkis, protein bars, and nutri bars. The company claims to sell over 2 million millet chikkis and other millet snacks every day. While the firm has yet to report FY24 numbers, Troo Good recorded a modest 7% growth in revenue, rising to Rs 52.7 crore in the fiscal year ending March 2023. However, effective cost management enabled Troo Good to achieve profitability during the same period. It competes with Slurrp Farm, which raised $7.2 million in January this year, as reported exclusively by Entrackr.

Good Monk raises $2 Mn in pre-Series A round led by RPSG Capital

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Good Monk raises $2 Mn in pre-Series A round led by RPSG Capital
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Good Monk, the flagship brand of Superfoods Valley, has raised $2 million in pre-Series A funding round led by RPSG Capital Ventures along with participation from existing investors Multiply Ventures, Sharrp Ventures, and ThinKuvate. The proceeds will be utilized to invest in R&D and product development to present better nutritional alternatives. Co-founded in 2022 by Amarpreet Singh Anand and Sahiba Kaur, Good Monk offers a range of products, including multivitamin and probiotic mixes, fiber supplements, and over 50 nutrition mixes for seniors. The Bengaluru-based company aims to make nutrition accessible and easy, focusing on nutritional transparency and community engagement, particularly supporting less privileged communities. It is also known for contributing a portion of their sales to mid-day meal programs. Good Monk is currently retailing across its website and leading e-commerce platforms like Amazon and Flipkart. The brand claims to have built a strong consumer base and grown 11X in the last 12 months. RPSG Capital has invested in the nutrition, health, and wellness space and backed companies in this category such as Nutrabay, Plix, and True Elements.

Fashion brand Theater raises $1.5 Mn in pre-Series A round

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Fashion brand Theater raises $1.5 Mn in pre-Series A round
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Digital-first western fashion brand Theater has raised $1.5 million in pre-Series A funding round led by Prath Ventures along with participation from existing angel investors. The proceeds will be used to drive growth through new channels like quick commerce, expand offline presence, and accelerate design iteration and production processes, Theater said in a press release. Co-founded by Sarthak Aggarwal, Vikram Jain, Karan Jain, and Shruti Aggarwal, Theater leverages deep fashion expertise alongside robust brand-building and startup scaling capabilities to create a distinctive presence in the market. It aims to empower fashion design landscape and mass-premium fashion brands, specializing in womenโ€™s footwear, stockings, perfumes, and bags. Theater aims to transform the Indian fashion landscape through a design-centric approach and creates a large business with a differentiated offering.

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