Founded by Ishwar Sinhmar, Rahul Dhingra, Neeraj Sinhmar, and Monika Sinhmar, F2DF is an online marketplace that connects farmers directly with manufacturers

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It eliminates middlemen and ensuring fair pricing. In order to empower farmers and increase their revenue, it offers training, connections, & access to govt programs.

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F2DF - Kisaan Ki Online Dukaan’s Active Clients – 400k. Farmers trained- 44k+. Farmer website created – 400+. State cover- 25+

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Sales Highlights: FY 23-24: Rs 9.2 Cr. FY 23-24 Gross Sales Split: Gross sales – Rs 9.24 Cr. Farm produce- Rs 7.7 Cr. Agri Media- Rs 18 Lakhs. Input Products to Farmers – Rs 1.36 Cr.

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Equity split: Neeraj- 10%. Rahul – 10%. Monika – 51%. Ishwar – 28.6 %. Investors- 0.4 %.

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The founders valued the company at ₹50 crores and asked for ₹50 lakhs for a 1% stake.

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Sharks, however, questioned the scalability and business model. The only Shark to make a bid was Aman Gupta, who saw promise in their vision despite reservations.

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Aman Gupta promised ₹50 lakhs for 2% equity and another ₹45 lakhs as debt with a two-year, 10% interest rate, increasing the company’s worth to ₹2.5 crores.

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