Upaya Social Ventures

Krishi Star is a social enterprise and food brand that aims to transform small farmers' livelihoods in India by connecting farmer-owned processing units to higher-margin markets. It sources natural ingredients from a network of farmer-owned facilities, markets and sells products under its own brand, and strengthens the value chain through capacity-building, data analytics for yield forecasting, and farmer training on production techniques and sustainable practices. The company partners with government programs, including a project with the Government of Andhra Pradesh to construct a farmer-owned factory, and serves over 80 institutional customers across Mumbai, Goa, Pune, and Delhi with operations in Maharashtra and Gujarat. It seeks pan-India growth, targeting a INR 160 crore business and INR 100 crore of farmer-owned processing capacity over the next seven years, while reducing intermediaries and improving efficiency across the supply chain to lift producers toward financial independence.

Maitri provides livelihood for home based caregivers through organizing, skill training and employment linkages.

Samagra is a social enterprise focused on providing access to clean, safe, and reliable community toilet facilities for the urban poor. Its services include toilets equipped with lighting, ventilation, and sanitation accessories, along with community workshops and door-to-door surveys to ensure accessibility and affordability.