# Kaarigar Mandi

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/kaarigar-mandi

- Industry: Internet
- Headquarters: Agra, India
- Website: www.kaarigarmandi.in
- Total disclosed funding: $0.2M
- Latest round: Seed (Mar 26, 2024)
- Investors on record: 3

## About

Based in Agra, India, and founded in 2019 by co-founders Ankit Kumar, Gagan Mukhi, and Hifza Afaq, Shoegaro Fashions Pvt. Ltd., doing business as Kaarigar Mandi, provides a platform that connects businesses, artisans, and sustainable practices. In March 2024, Kaarigar Mandi raised INR 17.5 million in seed funding led by investor Kyt Ventures, with participation from other investors, the India Institute of Management, Calcutta Innovation Park, and Upaya Social Ventures.

Kaarigar Mandi's core offering is a web-based platform to access a network of skilled artisans, streamline sourcing, and manage projects effectively. The platform offers project management functionalities to ensure efficient communication, track production timelines, and maintain quality control throughout the manufacturing process. The company's product range includes wedges, heels, flats, and sandals for women, as well as sandals and shoes for men.

The company plans to use the March 2024 funding to increase its market presence and product availability.

## Funding rounds

- Seed, Mar 26, 2024, $0.2M — Upaya Social Ventures, India Institute of Management Calcutta Innovation Park, KYT Ventures

## Investors

- Upaya Social Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/upaya-social-ventures) — Seed
- India Institute of Management Calcutta Innovation Park — Seed
- KYT Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/kyt-ventures) — Seed