US International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) has extended a 100% guarantee to WayCool Foods’ latest round of fund raise of U$5.5 million through debt financing from IndusInd Bank Ltd. The loan is to be deployed through IndusInd Bank’s Impact Investing division, which will support WayCool Foods’ expansion plans.
WayCool Foods plans to use the funds to introduce advanced technology, implement strict hygiene measures, and increase transportation efficiency to reduce food spoilage and improve farmer yields, thus contributing to food security. This will also allow the company to strengthen food distribution across South India.
WayCool Foods Co-Founder and CEO Karthik Jayaraman said WayCool has been steadily building necessary technology and operational capabilities to operate robust agrifood supply chains from soil to sale.
DFC, America’s development bank, provides financing to address critical challenges across emerging markets globally. The investment in WayCool Foods demonstrates DFC’s commitment to supporting India’s food and agriculture distribution sector. The investment has been finalized after a stringent due diligence process.
