STARTUP STORIES – GOURMET GARDEN

Gourmet Garden

“ One cannot think , love , sleep well if one has not dined well”

People are leading a hectic lifestyle to make their ends meet. In the midst of all the chaos , they take no notice of their intakes and health. The unhealthy lifestyle followed is the primary cause for all the major health issues prevailing in most of us. Although we are aware of this act we cannot control the same due to the shortness in alternatives. The main reasons for poor quality food is use of pesticides and fertilizers which  eventually causes soil and water pollution. This has caused many chronic disorders and deaths all over the world. The per hectare consumption of pesticides and fertilizers are increasing day by day.

“The Discovery of Agriculture was the first big step towards a civilized life “ – Arthur Keith

Naturophonic Farming:

Naturophonic farming is a method in which plants are grown with RO water. The farming method is completely soilless and thus the by-products are completely free from contamination. The world is developing at a rapid phase and as innovations flourish in every field , it is no wonder that the agricultural field is also improving its methodologies. Starting from vertical farming to soil less farming , many companies and individuals are laborious in bringing changes to the industry. 

Gourmet Garden:

Gourmet Garden is a Bengaluru based company started in 2018 with an aim of providing high quality food products. They have a variety of products like fresh fruits , vegetables , mushrooms , herbs and spices to choose from . They are currently operating in metropolitan cities like Bangalore and Chennai and deliver their fresh produce to their customers. 

Funding:

“Chase the vision , the money will end up following you” – Tony Hseih

The company has successfully completed 60,000 orders . It’s interesting to know that most of their orders come from their initial customers. A company which understands the customer needs well and develops a good customer base has more chances of raising funds. The initial funding of the company was done by Whiteboard Capital and Incubate Fund India. They have recently raised a fund of about Twenty Five Crores (25 Cr INR) in a series A funding in a funding campaign led by Beyond Next Ventures , M Ventures capital . Gourmet Garden is set to expand its business to other parts of India with the funding raised and thus deliver fresh foods all over the country.

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/gourmet-garden-gets-rs-25-crore-series-a-funding/articleshow/84041777.cms

https://www.freepressjournal.in/weekend/hydroponics-all-you-need-to-know-about-the-latest-farming-trend