Sudeshna Mitra reports for Ink42: KisanKonnect has successfully raised INR 31 Crores (approximately $3.7 million) in a pre-Series A funding round led by Green Frontier Capital, with participation from Dhanuka Agritech Limited, VC Grid, and other family offices. The newly acquired funds will be utilized to expand the company's climate-smart agriculture initiatives with its network of 5,000 farmers, enhance its fresh-produce supply chain technology, and introduce new farm stores in Mumbai and Pune.
Read MoreAsian Prime News reports: Approximately 1000 small children were provided nutritious meals from the farmers of KisanKonnect at Seva Kitchen. The farmers were able to serve delicious meals made from farm-fresh fruits and vegetables brought directly from their fields. Seva Kitchen is a charitable organization that provides meals to relatives of hospital patients and others. The children were able to eat nutritious food that helps with their growth and nutrition.
Read MoreSachin Murdeshwar reports for Global Prime News: KisanKonnect has partnered with actress and TV personality Shilpa Shetty to launch Aapka Apna Farmers Market on its app. The initiative aims to connect over 5000 farmers with customers in both Mumbai and Pune.
Sowmya Ramasubramanian reports for Your Story: Agritech startup KisanKonnect has successfully secured Rs 31 crore (approximately $3.7 million) in pre-Series A funding from Green Frontier Capital, a climate-focused fund, and Dhanuka Agritech Limited, a crop protection company. Kisankonnect operates by directly sourcing agricultural produce from a network of 5,000 farmers and delivering fresh vegetables and fruits through its in-house delivery channels.
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