SLCM

SLCM

A provider of warehousing, agri-logistics and financial solutions

Founded

2003

Headquarters

Delhi (India)

Status

Series C

Company Details

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Socials

Email

Phone

9310228929

SLCM is a pioneering agri-logistics group revolutionizing India’s post-harvest supply chain. The company operates a vast technology-enabled network of 20,000+ warehouses and 36 cold storages across India and Myanmar, serving farmers, traders, processors, governments and financial institutions. SLCM’s proprietary "Agri Reach" technology—patented for real-time data management—reduces post-harvest losses from 10% to 0.5%, a breakthrough validated by FICCI. 

Core Products and Services

  • Warehouse Management: Technology-driven storage, fumigation, and quality control for 1,200+ agri-commodities (e.g., cotton, wheat, spices).

  • Collateral Management: Custodial services for banks, securing commodities against loans using AGRI REACH for risk mitigation.

  • Procurement Support: End-to-end market linkage for farmers and buyers across 950+ mandis.

  • Kissandhan Financing: NBFC services offering loans against warehouse receipts, targeting ₹5,000cr disbursements by FY25.

  • Cold Chain Solutions: 36 temperature-controlled facilities for perishables, reducing spoilage.

Business Model & Revenue Streams

  • Warehousing Fees (50%): Storage/service charges from farmers, traders, and governments.

  • Collateral Management (30%): Fees from banks like SBI and Bank of Baroda for securing loan assets.

  • Financing Income (20%): Interest from Kissandhan’s agri-loans.

  • Geographic Split: India (85%), Myanmar (15%).

Customer Segmentation

  • B2B: Banks, commodity exchanges, corporates (e.g., Cargill).

  • B2G: Central/state governments (FCI procurement contracts).

  • B2C: Farmers and SMEs (via Kissandhan loans).

Top Clients & Partnerships

  • State Bank of India (SBI): Landmark collateral management pact securing ₹11,000cr daily assets.

  • Bank of Baroda: Strategic alliance expanding farmer credit access, boosting AUM by 73% to ₹11,952cr (H1 FY25).

  • Pascual Innoventures: Investor and global agri-tech expansion partner.

  • Government Agencies: Contracts with FCI and state agricultural departments.

  • Dvara Solutions: Fintech collaboration for multi-asset lending innovation.

Future Outlook & Strategic Priorities

  • Myanmar Expansion: Replicating India’s asset-light model in ASEAN markets.

  • Tech Innovation: AI integration for predictive quality analytics and dynamic pricing.

  • Regulatory Shifts: Evolving WDRA/FSSAI compliance burdens.

  • Climate Vulnerability: Crop yield fluctuations impacting collateral values.

Key People

Sandeep Sabharwal

Salman Ullah Khan

Vijay Singh

Key Metrics

Total Equity Funding

$48.5 Million

No. of Funding Rounds

5

Latest Funding Round

$15.1 Million, Series C

as of September 23, 2015

Post Money Valuation

$112 Million

as of September 23, 2015

Funding Multiple

2.3

as of September 23, 2015

Investors

Mayfield

and 2 more

Employee Count

382

Similar Companies

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Exit Details

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All Funding Rounds

DateRound NameAmountValuationRevenueRevenue Multiple
Investors
September 23, 2015Series C $15.1 Million$112 Million$59.3Million1.7x Creation Investments, Everstone Capital
November 6, 2012Series C$23.1 Million$49.2 Million-- Everstone Capital, Mayfield, Nexus Venture Partners
March 22, 2011 Series B$7.7 Million$26.7 Million--Mayfield, Nexus Venture Partners

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