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Mistry Ventures leads $4.5 Mn round in KisanKonnect

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Mistry Ventures leads $4.5 Mn round in KisanKonnect
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Direct-to-consumer (D2C) brand KisanKonnect has raised $4.5 million in a Series A funding round led by Mistry Ventures. The round also saw participation from Times Group’s Brand Capital, Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty, VC-Grid, Vishwang Desai, and prominent family offices. The Ahmednagar-based company had previously raised $3.7 million in a pre-Series A funding round led by Green Frontier Capital. The proceeds will be used to strengthen its tech infrastructure, scale operations, expand its presence in key urban markets, and enable the use of AI in farm sourcing and the supply chain to enhance efficiency and effectiveness, KisanKonnect said in a press release. Co-founded in 2020 by Vivek Nirmal and Nidhi Nirmal, KisanKonnect is a farmer producer company with an integrated farming system that delivers fresh, hygienic fruits and vegetables sourced locally from over 500 farms, directly to customers' doorsteps at fair prices. Since its inception in 2020, KisanKonnect claims to have empowered traditional agricultural trade by establishing a robust, tech-enabled supply chain for its vertically integrated business. The company has built a network of over 5,000 farmers, promoting sustainable farming practices and regenerative agriculture methods. Its fresh produce, including fruits, vegetables, and dairy, is distributed through a mobile app and a growing network of ‘KisanKonnect Farm Stores’ across Mumbai and Pune. In addition to fresh produce, KisanKonnect’s premium dairy products, made from antibiotic-free and hormone-free milk sourced directly from dairy farmers, are gaining popularity. The company’s emphasis on quality and transparency ensures it stands out in the competitive fresh-commerce landscape. KisanKonnect initially started with a 48-hour delivery model four years ago and currently delivers within 4-6 hours across Mumbai and Pune. The startup has recently launched a pilot for 30-minute delivery, which has been highly appreciated by consumers. This capability positions KisanKonnect as a major player in the fast-growing quick-commerce space, enabling it to reach a broader consumer base while empowering farmers to actively participate in this growth.

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Healthfab raises $1 Mn in pre-Series A round

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Healthfab raises $1 Mn in pre-Series A round
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Healthfab, a reusable period panty brand, has raised $1 million in its pre-Series A funding round led by Mistry Ventures along with participation from BeyondSeed, Thrive Ventures, and distinguished investors such as Anupam Mittal, Aman Gupta, Vineeta Singh, and Peyush Bansal. Prior to this, the company had raised $336K in a seed round from BeyondSeed back in 2022. The proceeds will be utilized to expand its presence in metro and Tier 2 cities as well as invest in R&D, Healthfab said in a press release. Co-founded in 2019 by Kiriti Acharjee, Sourav Chakrabarty, and Satyajit Chakraborty, Healthfab aims to transform menstrual hygiene with convenient, comfortable, and eco-friendly solutions. The company weeds out the challenges faced by women in their families. The startup’s innovative GoPadFree Period Panty is a reusable, leak-proof solution that offers comfort, unrestricted movement, and eliminates plastic waste. It is designed for confidence and ease. According to market research, India’s feminine hygiene industry is projected to reach $2 billion by 2030 with a growing CAGR of 14.8% (2025-2030). Healthfab claims that it has become the first reusable period panty brand in India to receive BIS certification and patent protection for its innovative technology. It also states to have acquired more than 3 lakh customers along with an annual growth rate of 2.5-3x in revenue. It competes with other players in this space such as Thinx and Knix.

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