Farmley taps KPMG to raise $50-75M for healthy-snacking push

The Noida-based dry-fruit and makhana D2C brand is seeking $50-75 million, a sharp step up from its $42M Series C at a $110M valuation in May 2025. FY25 revenue hit ₹396.5 crore against a ₹22.6 crore net loss, as investors chase India's branded nut snacking category projected to reach $8.5 billion by 2031.

— Source publishedThu, 9 Jul, 2026, 14:37 IST·First seen Thu, 9 Jul, 2026, 14:43 IST·Source Mint · Companies

What happened

Indian dry-fruit and healthy-snacking D2C brand Farmley is raising $50-75 million with KPMG as advisor, targeting growth, brand strength and operations

Key facts

  • $50-75 million raise target
  • $42 million Series C (May 2025)
  • $110 million valuation
  • $57 million across six rounds
  • revenue ₹396.5 crore FY25
  • net loss ₹22.6 crore FY25
  • market to reach $8.5 billion by 2031

Why this matters

Farmley's KPMG-led $50-75M raise and intensifying rivalry with Happilo and Yoga Bar make it a consolidation focal point in branded nut snacking—track it as both partnership and acquisition target.

What to watch

  • Term sheet leaks confirming valuation range (watch for >$200M vs sub-$150M)
  • Monthly burn and gross-margin disclosures during diligence
  • Competitor funding announcements from Happilo or Yoga Bar
  • Quick-commerce channel share gains for branded nut/makhana
  • Any strategic FMCG entry into makhana category
  • Farmley to expand SKU range and push into modern trade/quick-commerce to justify valuation step-up
  • Increase marketing spend on makhana positioning to defend category leadership vs Happilo
  • Rivals (Happilo, Yoga Bar) likely to accelerate their own raises or promotions in response
  • KPMG to run a competitive process shortlisting growth PE and crossover funds