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Merak Invests in a B2B agri food start-up Farmtheory

OutlookIndia

OutlookIndia · 1y ago

Merak Invests in a B2B agri food start-up Farmtheory

Merak Ventures, a venture capital firm, has invested $1.45 million in Farmtheory, an agri-food start-up focused on reducing food waste and improving farm yields. Farmtheory collects unsold produce that doesn't meet cosmetic standards and supplies it to various buyers, such as cloud kitchens and restaurants. With the funding, Farmtheory plans to expand its supply arm, enhance its technological infrastructure, and reach out to more farmers. The Indian food processing industry, in which Farmtheory operates, has a significant share in the country's total food market.

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B2B agri-food startup Farmtheory raises $1.45M in a funding round led by Merak Ventures

IndianStartupNews

IndianStartupNews · 1y ago

B2B agri-food startup Farmtheory raises $1.45M in a funding round led by Merak Ventures

Farmtheory, a B2B agri-food startup, has secured $1.45 million in a funding round led by Merak Ventures. The funds will be used to expand its operations, improve its technology infrastructure, and strengthen its supply chain. Farmtheory focuses on reducing food waste by procuring "freeform" produce directly from farmers and supplying it to businesses. The startup claims to have partnered with 3,000 farmers and served over 1,500 kitchens, contributing to sustainability in the agri-food sector.

Agritech Startup Farmtheory Raises Seed Capital To Reduce Food Waste, Boost Farm Yields

Inc42 · 1y ago

Agritech Startup Farmtheory Raises Seed Capital To Reduce Food Waste, Boost Farm Yields

Bengaluru-based agritech startup Farmtheory has raised $1.45 million in seed funding from Merak Ventures. The company plans to use the funds to scale up its operations, with a focus on expanding its supply arm, improving its technological infrastructure, and strengthening its supply chain. Farmtheory aims to reduce food waste by redirecting unsold produce, which it refers to as 'freeform', to new markets instead of letting it go to waste. The startup currently works with over 3,000 partner farmers and has served more than 1,500 kitchens. The Indian agritech sector is projected to be worth $24 billion by 2025.

Early-stage VC firm Merak Ventures invests $1.2M in SaaS platform Rupyz

IndianStartupNews

IndianStartupNews · 1y ago

Early-stage VC firm Merak Ventures invests $1.2M in SaaS platform Rupyz

Early-stage venture capital firm, Merak Ventures, has invested $1.2 million in Rupyz, a SaaS platform that aims to revolutionize B2B commerce and omnichannel distribution for FMCG and consumer brands. Rupyz offers an integrated solution to automate and scale distribution across offline and online channels, targeting distribution-led B2B businesses in sectors like food, FMCG, personal care, and lifestyle. The funding will be used to enhance Rupyz's technological offerings and onboard over 3,000 businesses in the next 12 to 15 months.

Farmtheory, two others raise early-stage funding

VCCircle

VCCircle · 1y ago

Farmtheory, two others raise early-stage funding

Agri-food startup Farmtheory, AI-based startup Reo.Dev, and influencer marketing platform Flytant have all secured early-stage funding. Farmtheory has raised $1.45 million to expand its supply arm and improve its technological infrastructure. Reo.Dev raised $1.2 million to help go-to-market teams accelerate sales using AI. Flytant secured an undisclosed amount to expand its presence overseas and develop its technology stack. These funding rounds aim to support the growth and development of these startups in their respective industries.

Walmart-Backed Ninjacart Invests In Philippines-Based Mayani

Inc42 · 1y ago

Walmart-Backed Ninjacart Invests In Philippines-Based Mayani

Walmart-backed agritech company Ninjacart has made a strategic investment in the Philippines-based agri-fisheries startup Mayani. The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. As part of the partnership, Ninjacart will provide capital, supply chain support, and advisory services to fuel Mayani's growth. The collaboration aims to establish an integrated Asian agri-food supply chain and address food supply gaps in the region. Mayani, which empowers farmers involved in pisciculture, has already impacted the lives of over 10 million farmers. The investment was made through Ninjacart's venture capital arm, Ninja Ventures, as part of its global expansion plans.

Coromandel Invests INR 150 Cr In Drone Startup Dhaksha To Increase Stake To 58%

Inc42 · 1y ago

Coromandel Invests INR 150 Cr In Drone Startup Dhaksha To Increase Stake To 58%

Agri-solutions provider Coromandel International plans to increase its stake in drone startup Dhaksha Unmanned Systems with a $18m investment. Coromandel's wholly owned subsidiary, Coromandel Technology Limited, will take its stake in Dhaksha from 51.02% to 58.01%. Dhaksha will use the funding to boost research and development efforts, handle larger orders, and meet working capital requirements. The Chennai-based start-up produces drones for use in sectors such as agriculture and defence, and provides remote pilot training. Coromandel first invested in Dhaksha in 2022 and increased its stake to 51.02% last year.

Stakeboat Capital invests in vacuum pump maker Economy Process Solutions

VCCircle

VCCircle · 10m ago

Stakeboat Capital invests in vacuum pump maker Economy Process Solutions

- Stakeboat Capital has invested Rs 100 crore ($11.9 million) in Economy Process Solutions. - Economy Process Solutions plans to use the funds to expand into newer process equipment production and solutions for the food and beverage industry. - The company provides vacuum and process equipment for industrial and manufacturing setups, and recently expanded its product offerings to the food and beverage industry. - Economy Process Solutions' net sales in 2022-23 were Rs 75.3 crore, with a significant portion coming from waste management, pharma, and chemicals industries. - Stakeboat Capital invests in sectors like healthcare, life sciences, value-added industrials and manufacturing, B2B technology, and B2B services.

Zerodha’s Nikhil Kamath invests in finfluencer Sharan Hegde's start-up The 1% Club

Business Today

Business Today · 1y ago

Zerodha’s Nikhil Kamath invests in finfluencer Sharan Hegde's start-up The 1% Club

Zerodha's Chief Investment Officer, Nikhil Kamath, has invested in 'The 1% Club', a start-up founded by finfluencer Sharan Hegde. The start-up has secured Rs 10 crore in pre-series A funding, with investment from Gruhas, a venture capital firm co-founded by Kamath. The 1% Club is a members-only platform that offers educational resources, mentorship, and entrepreneurial opportunities for individuals to plan their financial future. The funds raised will be used to expand operations and attract talent. The start-up aims to combine fintech and edtech to empower individuals in making informed financial decisions.

Temasek, Country Delight backer Seviora raise $173 mn for Asia agri-food bets

VCCircle

VCCircle · 1y ago

Temasek, Country Delight backer Seviora raise $173 mn for Asia agri-food bets

Singapore's state investment firm, Temasek, and its subsidiary, Seviora, have announced a partnership to invest in agri-food companies in the Asia Pacific region. Through Seviora's "T3F Strategy," a total of $173 million was raised from various investors, including Japan's Norinchukin Bank. Seviora, managing $52 billion in assets, plans to secure more capital for this strategy that focuses on investing in promising agri-food companies. In January, Seviora invested $17 million in India's online food delivery brand, Country Delight.

US-based Pienza Ventures to offer accelerator initiative for Indian B2B startups

Livemint

Livemint · 1y ago

US-based Pienza Ventures to offer accelerator initiative for Indian B2B startups

Seattle-based venture fund Pienza Ventures is investing $5 million in SAAS-based B2B Indian start-ups. The fund aims to facilitate market access to the US, the world's largest start-up ecosystem, through its accelerator program. Pienza will provide personalized, one-to-one mentoring and strategic guidance to a limited number of companies. The fund plans to focus on market readiness, early access to customers, and on-ground immersion in the US. Pienza is looking for B2B SAAS or AI companies with 5 to 10 early customers and/or $500k in annual recurring revenue. India's start-up ecosystem is robust, attracting over $8 billion in funding in 2023 alone.

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