00:00 Intro
01:26 Emote Electric
02:57 Buyofuel
04:15 Juicy Chemistry
05:34 Greenviro Global
06:35 Farm Again
07:48 Putchi Maternity Solutions
08:41 V Safe
09:43 Happy Hens
10:47 eSandhai
11:39 Frigate.ai

Emote Electric, established in 2019, originated from Pranav Singanapalli's endeavors dating back to 2011 under the name eMotion Motors. Details about the release date and pricing of their Surge motorcycles, India's first geared electric bikes, were initially unavailable. Upon inquiry, Pranav revealed plans for a mid-2024 launch.

Buyofuel, founded in 2020 by Kishan Karunakaran, Venkateshwaran Selvan, Sumanth Selvarasu, and Prasad P Nair, is a B2B marketplace facilitating biofuels and raw materials transactions. Inspired by APJ Abdul Kalam's vision from 2011, they tackle supply chain challenges, ensuring quality and quantity, and have achieved substantial revenue in three years.

Juicy Chemistry emerged from Megha and Pritesh Asher's shock at discovering petroleum-based ingredients in "organic" skincare. Founded in 2014 in Coimbatore, they initially operated profitably online before raising funds in 2021, enabling offline expansion. Now aiming for 500 stores, they pursue an ARR target of 100 crore rupees.

Greenviro Global, initiated by Muruganandam VN in 2019, addresses India's agricultural waste issue by transforming coconut farm waste into eco-friendly charcoal. Their innovative process, using 3 times less energy than traditional methods, earns them accolades like the National Startup Award 2024 for sustainability. Partnering with 1,000 farmers, they export green charcoal globally.

Farm Again, founded in 2012 by Benjamin Raja, addresses inefficiencies in farming with IoT devices for precise irrigation and fertilization. Raja's idea stemmed from observing excessive water usage in his friend's farm. Now, over 3,500 Indian farmers benefit from increased yields and water conservation through Farm Again's technology.

Founded in 2020 by Deepika Thiyagarajan and her husband Thiyagarajan Vivek, Putchi Maternity Solutions stemmed from Deepika's struggle to find stylish and comfortable maternity wear. Initially an Instagram page, it evolved into a significant brand with its own website and manufacturing unit in Coimbatore, generating 5 crore rupees annually.

Established in 2020 by Viknesh Vadivel, Amritha Ganesh, and Satheesh, V Safe manufactures smart lockers and door locks locally in Thajavur. Contrary to assumptions, they design and produce everything in-house, fostering a local manufacturing ecosystem. Their rapid initial sales and export ventures illustrate their growth potential and innovative approach.

Happy Hens redefines traditional poultry farming by prioritizing hygiene and eliminating antibiotic use. Founded in 2011 by Ashok Kannan, their approach emphasizes natural feed for hens, boosting immunity without antibiotics. With six free-range farms and 30,000 hens, they yield 20,000 eggs daily, generating 3.05 crore rupees in FY23.

eSandhai, established in 2021 by Chollin Selvan, Sridharan M, and Niranchan Kumar, facilitates online trade between farmers and hotels/restaurants, focusing on tier 2 and tier 3 markets. Their algorithm predicts demand-supply dynamics, slashing food wastage from 30% to 3%. Revenue soared from 1.6 to 10 crore rupees in nine months of FY24, with anticipated 10X growth and profitability in FY25, all within a 50 km radius of tier 2 and 3 cities.

Frigate.ai, established in 2021 by Dr. Tamizh Inian, Chandrasekar C, Karthikeyan Prakash, and Iniyavan Vasanthan, aids OEMs and startups in optimizing manufacturing processes. By transforming customer product designs into physical products, they alleviate the burden of manufacturer sourcing, ensuring quality and timeliness. With 250+ SME partnerships, they've facilitated over 1 lakh parts production, yielding 1.67 crore rupees in FY23.

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