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VendGrid: Bengaluru"Bengaluru’s Smart Micro-Retail Network”
4 JuneLaunched On
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VendGrid is consept of ybuilding a network of smart vending machines across Bengaluru’s commercial zones—bringing on-demand access to FMCG beverages, and essentials through IoT-powered micro-retail points. Target Locat

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Divyam GuptaBuilding products, learning every day

Would like to know more about it. Will you install the machine or selling it as B2B who will install and sell? If you install it, you will need permissions ,you have to maintain it. If all these are solved, my next question would be why to restrict with only FMCG items, you can include some healthy snacking options as well.. And later if this works you can try and automate food into it. This is far fetched but others you can think of..

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Joseph LukoseWhere raw truth meets rebellious ideas

Hey Divyam, appreciate the deep questions! Yes—we’re installing and operating the machines ourselves. Full-stack control is key for us: it allows precise inventory optimization, real-time data capture, and consistent customer experience. We’ve completed the market study, and the current FMCG-only focus is strategic—to test high-demand SKUs, validate usage patterns, and streamline restocking logistics with minimal risk. The vision is long-term: we're taking inspiration from Japan’s vending infrastructure. Think automated micro-retail replacing the need for traditional convenience stores—24x7, hyper-local, and data-driven. Healthy snacking, ready-to-eat meals, and smart upgrades are definitely in our roadmap. That said, being transparent—we’ve temporarily put the project on hold due to high initial capex. We're actively exploring investment opportunities to push forward. The demand is real, the tech is ready, and the groundwork is done. What we need now is fuel to scale 🚀 Always open to chat further—this space is evolving fast, and we'd love to collaborate or bounce ideas!

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Lakshay BansalScaled multiple startups

Hey Joseph, Your startup idea is great and I would love to join in as a marketing agency and take this to next level. Please text me at: 918199828031

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Joseph LukoseWhere raw truth meets rebellious ideas

Feel free to discuss the pros and cons of this idea

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