Veg Route funding, investors and company details

Veg Route is an emerging Agro - Agritech startup from Chennai, working in the space of Veg Route operates in the Agritech and E-Commerce industry. Founded by Shyam Prashad Rajasekaran.

Company: VEG ROUTE AGRI TECH PRIVATE LIMITED
Sector: Agro - Agritech
Location: Chennai
Founders: Shyam Prashad Rajasekaran
Total funding raised: ₹8.73 Cr

Company overview

Veg Route Agri Tech Private Limited is a Chennai-based agritech startup founded in November 2020 by Shyam Prashad Rajasekaran (CEO), Anand Alagarsamy, and Rajasekaran Mythili. It has raised ₹9.74 Cr (~$2.2M) in seed/pre-seed funding from VGROW Ventures, Artha School of Entrepreneurship, and others, with 27 employees. Veg Route operates an online B2C platform delivering freshly hand-picked fruits & vegetables from farms to doorsteps within 12 hours of harvest in Tier-2/Tier-3 cities (5+ cities like Chennai, Perungudi). Serves 200K+ customers with free delivery, focusing on quality, right pricing, and timely service.The platform supports farmers by employing technology to sell their produce, connecting them directly with customers, and ensuring fair pricing. They also focus on empowering women through micro green outlets. They offer customer care support, free delivery, and competitive pricing. The platform provides a user-friendly app for ordering and aims to deliver within a few hours with zero delivery charges.

Funding rounds

Latest round: $ 1.10 Mn (₹8.73 Cr.), 2022-07-20. Investors: VGROW Ventures