GO DESi, a food-tech startup has raised Rs 4.5 Crore from Rukam Capital. Other investors who also participated in this funding round include AngelList and Upaya Social Ventures.

Go DESi is a Bangalore-based, food-tech startup that offers packaged food inspired by Indian flavours.

And as per the company, the money will be used to expand operations, build a strong team, launch a larger portfolio of products and spread geographically.

GO DESi Founder Vinay Kothari, in a statement, said,

“Our growth in the last two years has shown the consumer acceptability of desi flavours and formats at the point of sale. Convenient price points have helped us generate quick trials and adoptions in both online and offline channels. GO DESi products are free of all preservatives.”

Talking about their vision and plan, Vinay Kothari added,

“We believe in the mantra ‘EAT GOOD, DO GOOD’. GO DESi, is our attempt to revive not only traditional tastes but also our rich heritage of homemade recipes & memories associated with those tastes. We plan to utilize the funds to expand our reach, build a stronger team, and add to the portfolio of our products.”

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