Archive · 25 Sep 2025
Handpickd Raises $15M in Series A Funding
Handpickd, a new company started in 2024 by the co-founder of Milkbasket and two partners, has secured $15 million in funding.
They sell fresh fruits and vegetables directly from farmers after you order, delivering them within 6-7 hours.
This zero-inventory model means they don't need warehouses, focusing on freshness and minimizing waste.
The new funding will help the company hire more staff, expand its services, and invest in supply chain technology.
Handpickd, a zero-inventory fresh-commerce startup, raised $15 million in Series A funding.
The round was led by Bertelsmann India Investments (BII).
The funding will be used to strengthen Handpickd's team, expand its service, and improve supply chain technology.
The company was founded in 2024 by Anant Goel, Nitin Gupta, and Sahil Madan.
Handpickd operates on a zero-inventory model, sourcing directly from farmers after orders are placed.
- Who
- Handpickd
- What
- Secured $15 million in Series A funding
- When
- Founded in 2024
- Where
- Gurgaon, Noida, Bangalore
- Why
- To strengthen its team, expand service and invest in supply chain technology.
Handpickd Model
Traditional Model
Inventory
Handpickd Model
Zero inventory, zero warehouse, zero dark store platform
Traditional Model
Traditional demand forecasting to manage inventory and storage.
- Company
- Handpickd
- Funding Amount
- $15 million
- Lead Investor
- Bertelsmann India Investments (BII)
- Founded
- 2024
- Founders
- Anant Goel, Nitin Gupta, Sahil Madan
- Business Model
- Zero-inventory
- Current Locations
- Gurgaon, Noida, Bangalore
Sources
From TiE Mumbai Stage to Seed Success
Fresh-commerce start-up Handpickd secures $15 m in series A round led by Bertelsmann India
Fresh-commerce start-up Handpickd secures $15 million in series A round led by Bertelsmann India
