JSA represented and advised A91 Partners in its investment in Akshayakalpa Farms and Foods Private Limited, a company engaged in the manufacture and sale of organic milk and milk products.
The transaction consisted of two key components:
Series C Primary Investment: A91 Partners led the Series C investment round in the company. Notably, existing investors British International Investment and Rainmatter Climate Investments also participated in the round.
Secondary Share Acquisition: A91 Partners further acquired shares from Lok Capital Growth Fund and several angel investors.
With JSA’s comprehensive legal guidance and support, A91 Partners successfully navigated the complexities of the transaction.
Founded in 2010 by GNS Reddy and Shashi Kumar, Akshayakalpa emerged with a vision to foster a healthier and more sustainable food ecosystem. Starting as a modest startup with only three farmers, the organization has experienced substantial growth. Currently, it boasts a network of close to 600 farmers and caters to over 60,000 consumers daily in Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Chennai through its digital platform.
Initially established as a direct-to-consumer (D2C) brand, Akshayakalpa has significantly expanded its operations and outreach. The company now offers its products through a broad network of approximately 2,000 retail outlets, as well as major e-commerce and quick commerce platforms, in addition to its digital platform.
Our Transaction Team Comprised Lead Partner – Probir Roy Chowdhury, Partner – Yajas Setlur, Associate – Bhargavi Kuchewar, Nikhil George, and Moushami Nayak
Probir specializes in Corporate Commercial, Venture/Private Equity and Information Technology/FinTech. He has been involved in corporate transactions focused on the high technology industry including cross border Mergers & Acquisitions.
Yajas is a member of JSA’s technology, media, and telecommunications (TMT) practice. In this capacity, he advises clients extensively on various aspects of Indian information technology, data privacy and e-commerce laws.