Ecoright
Venture Round in 2024
Ecoright is a sustainable fashion brand that produces eco-friendly bags and accessories. It aims to promote a zero-waste lifestyle by offering stylish, high-quality products made from sustainable materials such as organic cotton and recycled plastic. The company's mission is to make sustainable fashion mainstream and help consumers reduce plastic pollution through their ethical fashion choices.
Biofics
Seed Round in 2024
Biofics manufactures biogas plants and offers organic waste management services.
Kaarigar Mandi
Seed Round in 2024
Kaarigar Mandi is a company that specializes in digital solutions for the footwear supply chain, aiming to streamline operations for all participants in the footwear ecosystem. It operates a marketplace that connects small footwear manufacturers and artisans with essential resources, including raw materials, hand tools, and small machinery required for footwear production. Additionally, Kaarigar Mandi facilitates consistent footwear-making orders and provides low-cost credit options to help manage cash flow. This approach enables small manufacturers and artisans to digitize their operations, fostering the growth and development of cottage and micro-enterprises within the industry.
Amounee
Venture Round in 2024
Amounee is a digital marketplace focused on bridging the gap between rural artisans and urban customers. The company facilitates direct connections between these two groups, allowing urban clients to access handloom textiles and handicrafts created by rural artists and weavers. By eliminating intermediaries, Amounee enables artisans to earn a higher income from their work while providing customers with cost savings. The platform emphasizes the unique craftsmanship of rural communities, promoting their products in urban markets and fostering a sustainable ecosystem for traditional artistry. Through this innovative approach, Amounee supports the livelihood of artisans while delivering authentic, handcrafted items to consumers.
Amwoodo Eco Products Pvt
Convertible Note in 2023
Our core purpose is to lead the way in sustainable manufacturing, offering bamboo-first products that empower individuals and communities to make eco-conscious choices. We strive to inspire a global shift towards a more sustainable and harmonious relationship with the environment. Through our commitment to innovation, ethical practices and community engagement, we aim to build a greener, more resilient future for generations.
Bharat Krushi Seva
Seed Round in 2022
Bharat Krushi Seva is a mobile application designed to support farmers by providing a comprehensive suite of services aimed at enhancing agricultural productivity and reducing production costs. The platform utilizes data analytics and remote sensing technology to offer personalized crop advisory, soil testing, and weather forecasting. It also features a monitoring and alert system for pests and diseases, as well as facilitating market connectivity by linking farmers with bulk buyers. By leveraging these services, Bharat Krushi Seva aims to improve the quality of crops and empower farmers in their agricultural endeavors.
PickMyWork
Seed Round in 2022
PickMyWork is a gig platform that helps Fintech / Digital Companies acquire SMBs for their Products through a Pay-per-task Model using upskilled unemployed youth.
BharatRohan
Seed Round in 2022
BharatRohan is a technology-driven company based in Hyderabad, India, that utilizes UAV-based hyperspectral imaging to enhance agricultural practices. Founded in 2016, the company collects and analyzes data from agricultural farms to provide actionable insights aimed at reducing crop losses and optimizing inputs. By employing advanced remote sensing techniques and artificial intelligence, BharatRohan delivers valuable information that supports precision agriculture, integrated pest management, and contract farming. Its services include realistic prescriptions for pest and disease treatment, as well as recommendations for fertilizer use to address mineral deficiencies. Additionally, the company offers forecasting services that predict crop yields, biomass, and developmental status, thereby empowering farmers with the knowledge needed to improve productivity and profitability. Through its innovative approach, BharatRohan aims to transform the Indian agricultural sector by fostering better communication between farmers and their crops.
Haqdarshak
Seed Round in 2020
Haqdarshak is a technology-driven platform aimed at revolutionizing the way Indian citizens access information about government welfare schemes. The company focuses on connecting individuals with their eligible benefits by providing a comprehensive review of both government and private schemes. Its platform allows users to easily apply for and benefit from these entitlements, ensuring they receive the latest updates on available resources. Founded by a team of dedicated social entrepreneurs from diverse backgrounds, Haqdarshak is committed to leveraging technology to make a positive impact on the lives of millions, ultimately striving to empower the next billion citizens in India.
Lal10 is a technology-driven business facilitating cross-border wholesale trade for micro, small, and medium manufacturing enterprises (MSMEs) in India. It operates a B2B marketplace platform that connects these MSMEs, primarily engaged in apparel, home furnishings, and decor product manufacturing, with global buyers. Lal10's unique value proposition lies in its ability to digitize physical inventories using its Karigar application, making them accessible for requests for quotations (RFQs) on its global platform. As of now, Lal10 has onboarded over 30,000 SKUs and is the largest vertical platform for MSMEs in India catering to cross-border wholesale trade. The company targets small and medium-sized buyers in markets like the US, UK, and Middle East, providing them affordable sourcing options along with contemporary design curation and assortment of products. Lal10's innovative technology-led solutions aim to disrupt traditional sales channels and create an efficient alternative for both local manufacturers and global buyers.
GO DESi
Venture Round in 2020
GO DESi LLP is a Bengaluru-based company established in 2017 that specializes in manufacturing confectionery products, focusing on regional and traditional treats. The company aims to revive homemade recipes by offering packaged food items inspired by local flavors, produced at micro-units in rural and semi-urban areas. GO DESi collaborates directly with farmers, self-help groups, and other rural businesses to empower these communities, helping them increase their share in the food value chain. By doing so, the company not only provides customers with authentic traditional tastes but also generates income opportunities for marginal farmers, thereby contributing to economic development in rural India. GO DESi sells its products online, making them accessible to a wider audience.
VilFresh
Angel Round in 2019
VilFresh is a company focused on providing fresh agricultural products while empowering rural youth. By establishing an alternative distribution channel, it markets farmers' output more effectively, ensuring they receive higher returns. The company offers a diverse range of products sourced directly from farms, factories, and home kitchens, prioritizing safety and hygiene in its packaging. VilFresh delivers these farm-fresh goods to urban customers within a few hours, making them accessible and affordable. Through its operations, VilFresh aims to enhance the lives of both consumers and producers by fostering a connection between rural agriculture and urban markets.
VilFresh
Angel Round in 2019
VilFresh is a company focused on providing fresh agricultural products while empowering rural youth. By establishing an alternative distribution channel, it markets farmers' output more effectively, ensuring they receive higher returns. The company offers a diverse range of products sourced directly from farms, factories, and home kitchens, prioritizing safety and hygiene in its packaging. VilFresh delivers these farm-fresh goods to urban customers within a few hours, making them accessible and affordable. Through its operations, VilFresh aims to enhance the lives of both consumers and producers by fostering a connection between rural agriculture and urban markets.
ZooFresh
Seed Round in 2019
ZooFresh Foods is disrupting the fish & meat industry in eastern India by creating an integrated aggregation and distribution model, with farms, farmer networks, logistics, storage points, rural hubs, and state-of-the-art FSSAI certified urban retail outlets.
Krishi Star
Seed Round in 2016
Krishi Star is a social enterprise dedicated to transforming the economic landscape for small farmers in India. It addresses the challenges faced by these farmers, such as underutilized processing capacities and limited market access, by supplying quality natural food ingredients sourced from farmer-owned processing units. The company focuses on marketing and selling these products while also engaging in capacity building through an integrated supply chain approach. This strategy aims to enhance production techniques and improve consistency and quality. Krishi Star collaborates with government entities, such as the Government of Andhra Pradesh, to establish farmer-owned facilities, further promoting sustainable practices. Currently, the company serves over 80 institutional customers across major cities like Mumbai, Goa, Pune, and Delhi, with operations extending through Maharashtra and Gujarat. Krishi Star aspires to expand its reach across India, targeting the establishment of a substantial business and farmer-owned capacity in the coming years.
Parvata Foods
Seed Round in 2016
Parvata Foods is a socio-commercial enterprise founded in 2013 by graduates of the Indian Institute of Management, headquartered in Kolkata, West Bengal. The company focuses on establishing a value chain for organic produce, specifically fruits, vegetables, and spices sourced from Sikkim and other North-Eastern states of India. By integrating farmers from challenging hilly areas into the main value chain, Parvata Foods aims to enhance their living standards. In addition to sourcing, the company undertakes processing to add value to its products, catering primarily to retail outlets seeking fresh organic food ingredients. Through its efforts, Parvata Foods not only supports local farmers but also contributes to the availability of organic food options in the market.
Maitri provides livelihood for home based caregivers through organizing, skill training and employment linkages.
Tamul Plates Marketing
Venture Round in 2015
Tamul Plates Marketing specializes in the production of eco-friendly disposable tableware, including dinner plates, snack plates, trays, serveware, bowls, on-the-go boxes, and cutlery. The company focuses on providing high-quality, all-natural products made from areca nut tree leaves, sourced from community-owned micro-enterprises in Northeast India. This approach not only offers customers sustainable alternatives to conventional disposable items but also empowers rural producers by creating a comprehensive sustainable value chain. Tamul Plates ensures customer inquiries are efficiently managed through phone, email, and online applications.
Samagra
Seed Round in 2013
Samagra is a sanitation social enterprise focused on improving public health and dignity for urban poor communities by providing access to clean and reliable community toilet facilities. The company offers a range of services, including well-designed toilets equipped with lighting, ventilation, and sanitary dustbins, as well as children's accessories. Additionally, Samagra conducts community workshops and door-to-door surveys to enhance awareness and accessibility of sanitation resources. By prioritizing health and hygiene, Samagra aims to empower individuals and foster healthier, more productive lives within underserved urban populations.
Justrojgar
Pre Seed Round in 2012
Justrojgar is an online employability platform.