Going Hyperlocal Through Vending Machines | Daalchini
Investors worldwide have poured billions of dollars into hyperlocal startups like Zepto and Dunzo, which deliver products of our choice within 10-30 minutes. In a similar vein, quick commerce is also changing the way we consume fresh food.
Daalchini is a retail tech startup that provides snacks and home-style food via automated kiosks, mobility retail, and smart vending machines.
This episode captures the journey of Prerna Kalra, founder of this Noida-based startup.
Daalchini has created an incredible asset-light platform of smart vending machines. The Retail-as-a-Service platform helps micro-entrepreneurs to set up vending machines and begin earning revenue within months. They are also a strong distribution network for cloud kitchens and direct-to-consumer food and beverage brands.
One of India’s leading providers of vending machines, the startup is well-positioned to popularize the “Grab and Go” trend across India!
Prerna shares how she found the right business strategy and their method of growing over 1000 vending machines now.
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Some of the things she shared:-
Birth of the idea and naming Daalchini
Intelligent retail and smart vending machines
Revenue strategy
Creating a phygital distribution network
Additional readings:-
1. For women, by women: Daalchini provides food for thought for working professionals
2. With its IoT smart vending machines, Daalchini intends to re-shape retail trends in India
3. 'Vision To Turn 1000s Of Women To Entrepreneur' Prerna Kalra, Co-Founder, Daalchini Technologies
4. Daalchini Technologies raises $4 mn Series A led by Unicorn India Ventures
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