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Indic Wisdom raises $530K in debut deal for Satin's new fund

What's the deal? Indic WisdomDealroom has a profile for this one. Try Dealroom →, a women-led maker of traditional foods such as wood-pressed oils, has raised Rs. 5 crore (about $530,000) in an early-stage round from Satin Growth Alternatives Limited (SGAL)Dealroom has a profile for this one. Try Dealroom →. The deal closed on September 9, 2026, structured as a mix of non-convertible debentures and compulsorily convertible preference shares.

Why now? The investment is the first for SGAL's Category II Alternative Investment Fund, which recently reached its first close. SGAL, a subsidiary of Satin Creditcare Network LimitedDealroom has a profile for this one. Try Dealroom →, is using the deal to launch its strategy of quasi-debt and equity-linked financing for growth-stage businesses.

What's the endgame? The capital will fund Indic Wisdom's manufacturing expansion and offline distribution over the next two years. The company focuses on oilseeds and upcycling by-products into proteins and fibres, and sells across major e-commerce and quick-commerce platforms in India's largest cities.

By the numbers: Indic Wisdom says it has doubled revenue annually. Founder Prajakta Khare said the investment will "accelerate our journey towards achieving Rs. 200 crore annual recurring revenue in the next 12 months."

Between the lines: SGAL frames the bet as mission-aligned. "Indic Wisdom's work on oilseed upcycling and its early strength across both online and offline channels made this an easy conviction call," said Aditi Singh, director at SGAL and chief strategy officer at Satin Creditcare Network.

The signal: At roughly $530,000, this is a modest first cheque — but it marks SGAL's arrival as a backer of women-led, sustainable businesses. Fund manager Shivika Sethi said the structure offers downside protection while sharing in equity upside, and the firm plans to tap its parent's branch network to widen Indic Wisdom's distribution.

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