Jai Kisan

Jai Kisan

A provider of financial services and credit solutions tailored for the agriculture industry

Founded

2017

Headquarters

Mumbai (India)

Status

Series B

Company Details

Jai Kisan is a pioneering rural-focused fintech company dedicated to revolutionizing financial access for rural communities, farmers, and small businesses. The company operates primarily in the agricultural and rural sectors, providing innovative credit solutions tailored to the unique needs of underserved markets.

Core Products and Services

Jai Kisan offers a wide range of financial products, including:

  • BharatKhata: It is a digital ledger app designed for small businesses and farmers to manage daily transactions and credit-debt information efficiently.

  • Jai Kisan Farmer: The app provides farmers with easy access to loans and financial tools that simplify agricultural financing.

  •  BharatCredit: It is a flexible loan product catering to rural users, including farmers, traders, and small businesses.

    Business Model & Revenue Streams

    Jai Kisan operates on a technology-driven business model designed to integrate end-to-end financial services into the agrarian value chain. The company follows a B2B and B2C approach by partnering with local merchants who have established trust within rural communities.

    Jai Kisan’s revenue model is multifaceted:

    1. Interest Income: Generated from loans provided directly or through partnerships with financial institutions.

    2. Service Fees: Charged for loan processing and advisory services.

    3. Commissions: Earned from transactions facilitated with agribusinesses and equipment manufacturers.

    4. NBFC Operations: With its new NBFC license, Jai Kisan plans to earn interest income from direct lending while continuing co-lending partnerships with public sector banks.

    Customer Segmentation

    • Farmers: Smallholder farmers requiring financing for agricultural inputs.

    • Rural Businesses: Merchants and retailers needing supply chain financing.

    • Corporate Partners: Agribusinesses benefiting from increased sales due to Jai Kisan’s financing options.

    Growth Strategy

    Jai Kisan’s growth strategy focuses on:

    • Market Expansion: Increasing penetration in underserved rural areas.

    • Technological Innovation: Enhancing its digital lending platform with advanced algorithms for risk assessment.

    • Partnerships: Collaborating with financial institutions, agribusinesses, and government agencies.

    • Product Diversification: Designing customized credit products through its NBFC operations

    Industry Differentiators

    Compared to competitors in the rural fintech space:

    • Jai Kisan’s proprietary credit-scoring platform leverages hyper-local data streams for accurate risk assessment.

    • Its B2B and B2C model empowers local intermediaries rather than bypassing them, ensuring trust within low-trust markets.

    • Regulatory approvals and its focus on priority sector lending provide a competitive advantage in securing capital at favorable rates.

    Conclusion

    Jai Kisan has emerged as a transformative force in rural finance by combining technology, strategic partnerships, and innovative products tailored for India’s agricultural ecosystem. With its robust business model and focus on empowering underserved communities, the company is well-positioned for sustained growth while driving impactful change across rural India.

Key People

Arjun Ahluwalia

Adriel Maniego

Rahul Ojha

Mrityunjaya Yeli

Shyam S.

Key Metrics

Total Equity Funding

$82.64 Million

No. of Funding Rounds

5

Latest Funding Round

$3 Million, Series B

as of April 4, 2025

Post Money Valuation

$179 Million

as of February 15, 2023

Funding Multiple

2.34

as of February 15, 2023

Investors

Blume Ventures

and 2 more

Employee Count

598

Similar Companies

Stashfin

Exit Details

N/A

All Funding Rounds

DateRound NameAmountValuationRevenueRevenue Multiple
Investors
April 4, 2025Series B$3 Million--- Blume Ventures
July 28, 2022Series B$50 Million$187 Million$4.3 Million32.6x Blume Ventures, Yara Growth Ventures, Mark V Investment, Potential Ventures, Snow Leopard Ventures, DG Daiwa Ventures, Arkam Ventures, Snow Leopard Global, GMO Venture Partners, Astarc Ventures, Alteria Capital, Pivot Ventures, Potential Ventures, British International Investment, Trifecta Capital
May 31, 2021Series A $30 Million$184 Million-- Blume Ventures, Arkam Ventures, NABVENTURES, Prophetic Ventures, Better Capital, Alarko Ventures, Esas Ventures, Alarko Ventures, Trifecta Capital, Alteria Capital, GMO Venture Partners, Yara Growth Ventures, Snow Leopard Ventures, DG Daiwa Ventures, Astarc Ventures, British International Investment
June 16, 2020Seed$4 Million$14.9 Million-- Arkam Ventures, Blume Ventures, Prophetic Ventures, Better Capital, NABVENTURES, Mark V Investment, Merlin Enclaves
March 1, 2019Seed$1.5 Million$5.4 Million--Blume Ventures, Astarc Ventures, Better Capital, Prophetic Ventures

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