A provider of financial services and credit solutions tailored for the agriculture industry
2017
Mumbai (India)
Series B
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.
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.
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:
Interest Income: Generated from loans provided directly or through partnerships with financial institutions.
Service Fees: Charged for loan processing and advisory services.
Commissions: Earned from transactions facilitated with agribusinesses and equipment manufacturers.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
$82.64 Million
5
$3 Million, Series B
as of April 4, 2025
$179 Million
as of February 15, 2023
2.34
as of February 15, 2023
Blume Ventures
and 2 more598
Stashfin
N/A
Date | Round Name | Amount | Valuation | Revenue | Revenue Multiple | Investors |
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April 4, 2025 | Series B | $3 Million | - | - | - | Blume Ventures |
July 28, 2022 | Series B | $50 Million | $187 Million | $4.3 Million | 32.6x | 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, 2021 | Series 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, 2020 | Seed | $4 Million | $14.9 Million | - | - | Arkam Ventures, Blume Ventures, Prophetic Ventures, Better Capital, NABVENTURES, Mark V Investment, Merlin Enclaves |
March 1, 2019 | Seed | $1.5 Million | $5.4 Million | - | - | Blume Ventures, Astarc Ventures, Better Capital, Prophetic Ventures |