Kaarigar Mandi funding, investors and company details

Kaarigar Mandi is an emerging Footwear startup from Agra, working in the space of B2B Footwear Sourcing & Manufacturing Marketplace / Fashion Supply Chain Platform. Founded by Ankit Kumar, Gagan Mukhi, Hifza Afaq.

Company: Shoegaro Fashions Private Limited
Sector: Footwear
Location: Agra
Founders: Ankit Kumar, Gagan Mukhi, Hifza Afaq
Total funding raised: ₹1.75 Cr

Company overview

Kaarigar Mandi is a B2B platform that streamlines the footwear sourcing and manufacturing process by connecting brands with a network of verified manufacturers, artisans, and suppliers. The company aims to simplify the fragmented footwear supply chain by offering an integrated solution that covers the entire journey from product design to final delivery. The platform enables footwear brands, retailers, and emerging labels to efficiently source products by providing access to manufacturers, raw material suppliers, and skilled craftsmen. Kaarigar Mandi assists businesses with product development, sampling, manufacturing coordination, quality control, and logistics, allowing brands to reduce operational complexity and accelerate time-to-market. By leveraging technology and a curated supplier network, the company improves transparency, standardization, and efficiency in the footwear manufacturing ecosystem. Its solution helps brands scale production, manage sourcing more effectively, and access reliable manufacturing partners across India.

Funding rounds

Latest round (Seed): ₹1.75 Cr. ($ 0.21 Mn), 2024-03-26. Investors: Kyt Ventures, Upaya Social Ventures, IIMA Ventures, IIM Calcutta Innovation Park