Greenikk, an agritech startup founded in 2020 by Farooq Naushad and Praveen Jacob, aimed to revolutionize banana cultivation through a digital ecosystem. Despite providing farmers with financing, seeds, advisory, and market connectivity, Greenikk failed to achieve Product Market Fit. The company faced significant financial losses, primarily due to loan defaults, and has decided to shut down operations. Investors, including 100Unicorns, IIM A Ventures, and others, will receive partial returns on their investments following the business closure.
Another startup shuts shop, 100Unicorns had also invested money, founders revealed why their business lost steam
Agritech startup Greenikk, focused on banana cultivation, shuts down due to financial losses and failure to achieve Product Market Fit, with investors like 100Unicorns and IIM A Ventures impacted.
ZeeBiz WebTeam | Oct 01, 2024, 02:02 PM IST
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Agritech Startup Greenikk Shuts Down
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Unsuccessful Efforts Despite Market Growth
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Insights from Greenikk's Founder
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Loan Defaults Increased Losses
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Investor Impact and Fund Return
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Partial Return to Investors
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Greenikk's Journey and Vision
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Comprehensive Farmer Support
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Challenges Identified in LinkedIn Post
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