Hoovu Fresh revolutionizes India's flower market by fixing the supply chain for traditional flowers

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Hoovu Fresh raised INR 1 crore for 2% equity from Shark Tank India with a unique floral business model

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The startup was founded by Rhea and Yeshoda Karuturi in 2019 in Bengaluru

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Their flowers have a shelf life of 15 days, and they offer a variety of products besides flowers

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Hoovu Fresh has managed to secure partnerships with major retailers and online platforms

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They collaborate with 500 flower farms and 300 temples for their business operations

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The company hit INR 1 crore in sales within the first month of August 2022

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Aman Gupta and Peyush Bansal invested in the startup, recognizing its potential in the market

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They offer a diverse range of flowers with prices ranging from INR 40 to INR 100

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Currently operating in 8 Indian locations, the company has already completed over 2 million orders by January 2023

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