Akash Sharma, Founder of Farmley

About Akash Sharma

Akash Sharma is the Co-founder & CEO of Farmley, an Indian startup founded in 2017 to disrupt the dry fruits market. Under his leadership, Farmley has become a leader in the dry fruits sector, securing multiple funding rounds including a $40 million Series C in 2024. The company has raised over $46 million in total funding across Seed, Series A, Pre-Series B, and Series C rounds.

Akash Sharma at a glance

• Company: Farmley
• Total raised: $46M
• Latest round: Series C
• Investors: LCatterton, DSG Consumer Partners, BC Jindal Group, Omnivore, Alkemi Partners
• Location: India

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