Sitanshu Sheth

Direct-to-consumer (D2C) brand Two Brothers Organic Farms® has raised ₹110 crore ($12.5 Mn) in a Series B round from 360 One Asset, Rainmatter Investments, and the Narotam Sekhsaria family office. The agritech startup will use the funds to expand its processing facilities, strengthen supply chains, enhance sourcing efficiency, and scale its distribution network in India and international markets. It also plans to invest in technology to support future growth. Founded by Satyajit Hange and Ajinkya Hange, the Pune-based company sources from over 5,000 farmers and serves more than six lakh consumers. Its organic product portfolio includes ghee, rice, jaggery, wheat flour, spices, grains, and pulses. The US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and the Middle East are among its top markets. #fundingnews #agritech #d2c #twobrothersorganicfarms #organicfarming #startupnews #seriesbfunding #venturecapital #indianstartups #rainmatter #360oneasset #sustainability #naturalfoods #cleangrowth #farmtotable #supplychain #foodtech #agriculture #organicproducts #growthstory #ceomagazine #scalingup #globalexpansion #fundingupdates #startupecosystem

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Mumbai-based farm-to-fork startup KisanKonnect Safe Foods has secured INR 72 Cr (~$8 million) in a Pre-Series A funding round, led by Bajaj Finserv Group. The round also witnessed participation from Mistry Ventures, existing investors, and strategic agri-sector players like Desai Foods Pvt Ltd - Mother's Recipe, Dhanuka Agritech Ltd., and Action Tessa Family Office. Founded in 2020 by Vivek Nirmal and NIDHI NIRMAL, KisanKonnect aims to build a robust farm-to-fork ecosystem that connects smallholder farmers directly to urban consumers. The company operates on an omnichannel model, delivering fresh fruits and vegetables through its mobile app and website in under 60 minutes across Mumbai and Pune, while also running offline retail outlets. The startup plans to utilize the newly raised capital to: • Enhance its proprietary tech stack for improved demand forecasting, route optimization, and real-time supply chain tracking • Expand its supply chain infrastructure including cold storage and distribution hubs • Deepen its farmer network, currently consisting of over 5,000 farmers, to ensure sustainable sourcing and improved traceability • Scale up its online and offline presence by entering new markets and launching more physical stores KisanKonnect stands out with its “Safe Food Promise”, ensuring zero-residue, pesticide-free produce through rigorous testing and transparent sourcing practices. With growing demand for clean-label, locally-sourced food, KisanKonnect is positioning itself as a key player in India’s evolving agritech and foodtech space. Vivek Nirmal #farmtofork #agrifunding #agrifintech #kisankonnect #cleanfood #foodstartup #sustainableagriculture #mumbai #pune #startupfunding #freshproduce #zeropesticide #bajajfinserv #agritech #indianstartup #farmersfirst #omnichannelretail

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Two Brothers Organic Farms®, founded by siblings Satyajit Hange and Ajinkya Hange, has raised ₹110 Cr ($12.4 Mn) in a Series B round led by 360 ONE Asset, with participation from Rainmatter Investments, Narotam Sekhsaria Family Office, and Rahul Garg of IGNITE Growth Solutions. The fresh funds will fuel manufacturing expansion, global reach, and tech adoption to train farmers. The startup, which currently works with 4,000–5,000 farmers, aims to scale to 15,000 farmers, while serving 25 Lakh customers in the next two years. Two Brothers also plans to triple its lab size from 2,000 to 5,000 sq ft and strengthen its presence in the US and MENA markets. Founded in 2016, the brand offers organic products like cow-cultured ghee, oils, grains, and pulses, sourced directly from farmers practicing regenerative farming. #TwoBrothersOrganicFarms #Funding #OrganicProducts #IndianFarming #FarmProducts #d2cBrands #StartupUpdates #Startupro

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Dairying for Viksit Bharat by 2047 - A Vision by NDDB The National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) aims to make India’s dairy cooperative sector globally competitive, inclusive and sustainable by 2047. As the world’s largest milk producer, India plans to build a robust dairy sector to boost rural development, empower women and strengthen the national economy. Dr Meenesh Shah, Chairman, NDDB shared this roadmap in an interview with Whispers In The Corridors (WITC). To learn more, please read the full article below:

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Cropin Aims To Raise $25 Mn To Become 'Bloomberg Of Agriculture': Founder Agritech firm ramps up #AI innovation and global #expansion after securing €700K for regenerative potato farming in Europe Read the full story on: https://lnkd.in/gu-DiSeg Krishna Kumar | Cropin | PepsiCo | Walmart | Syngenta | BASF #Cropin #KrishnaKumar Annurag Batra | Noor Fathima Warsia | Chetan Mehra | Resham Suhail | Navneet Singh

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