Samunnati Financial
Baid Hi Tech Park, 7th Floor, No 129 B, East Coast Road, Thiruvanmiyur, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, 600041, India
Overview
Samunnati is a provider of financial intermediation, market linkages, and advisory services that are used to enhance the value of all players across the agriculture value chain. The company aims to provide underserved households access to markets through financial intermediation and advisory services by focusing on the key economic drivers of a district. The objective is to aid the enterprises and value chains to operate at a higher level of productivity thereby creating value for all the stakeholders engaged in it. Samunnati was established in 2014 and is headquartered in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
- Total investments
- 2
- Lead investments
- 0
- Investments · 12mo
- 0
- Active investors
- 3
Sector focus
- Agriculture
- Finance
- Financial Services
Investment portfolio
- Infra.Market
Participated · Debt Financing · Jul 2024
Founded in 2016 by Aaditya Sharda and Souvik Sengupta, Infra.Market operates a technology-enabled platform across multiple construction material categories including ready-mix concrete, steel, paints, electricals and modular kitchens. For FY26 the company is estimated to have reported consolidated revenue close to Rs 20,000 crore, up about 7 percent year-over-year, with EBITDA of around Rs 1,750-1,800 crore and margins improving to roughly 9 percent; net profit for FY26 is estimated at about Rs 300-325 crore. The company has raised more than $500 million in funding since inception and continues to attract participation from large investors. Infra.Market has confidentially filed draft IPO papers for a proposed Rs 5,000 crore public issue and received SEBI observations in January 2026, and is targeting a public listing within the next four to six months. The company is pursuing a final private capital raise (Series H) to shore up its balance sheet and reduce debt ahead of the IPO.
- WayCool
Participated · Debt Financing · Dec 2020
Founded in 2015 and based in Chennai, WayCool operates a full-stack agritech platform that sources, distributes and processes food products while connecting more than 85,000 farmers through its engagement platform Outgrow. It sells fresh produce, staples and dairy under consumer brands including Madhuram, KitchenJi, L’exotique and Freshey’s. The company has raised significant funding prior to the rights issue—about $183 million from investors such as Lightrock, IFC, FMO and 57 Stars—and recently secured venture debt of Rs 110 crore. WayCool's operations span sourcing, distribution and food processing aimed at improving agricultural supply chains between farmers and institutional buyers. In recent months the company has taken steps toward profitability, including workforce reductions of over 200 employees in July 2024, and has experienced several senior leadership departures.