Chennai AgriTech Startup Raises ₹210 Cr After 4 Years
India’s agritech ecosystem continues to evolve. 🌾📈
Chennai-based WayCool has raised ₹210 crore (~$22.7M) in a rights issue led by existing investor Lightrock India, marking its first major equity funding round in nearly four years.
Founded in 2015 by Karthik Jayaraman and Sanjay Dasari, the B2B food and agritech platform connects 85,000+ farmers directly with retailers, food brands, and institutional buyers.
The company operates consumer brands such as Madhuram, KitchenJi, L’exotique, and Freshey’s, strengthening its farm-to-market supply chain across India.
This funding comes as the startup focuses on profitability and operational efficiency, following restructuring and leadership changes over the past year.
