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Crafting a sustainable legacy: How Amwoodo is revitalising bamboo practices in India
- India-based startup Amwoodo offers eco-friendly products ranging from personal care items to construction materials crafted from bamboo, sourced from northeastern states. The platform has allowed rural farmers, artisans, and factories work directly with local industries and contribute to community development. The company has now projected to reach a revenue of Rs 65 crore this year and over Rs 120 crore by March 2026. It is also developing its own personal care line of products to expand further.
- With its focus on boosting sustainable alternatives and empowering local communities, Amwoodo serves over 1 million people, including 47,000 B2B clients and nearly 15 million B2C customers. The platform has expanded partnerships across local and state governments. Amwoodo has collaborated with multiple airlines and serves countries across the globe including the United Kingdom, Thailand, Malaysia, and Vietnam, contributed mostly through B2B sales.
- Amwoodo started in 2018 by sourcing material from local northeastern states to start its eco-friendly line of products including personal care items and construction materials, encouraging the industry to scale and providing infrastructure, training, and education for farmers and artisans in the process. Even manufacturing supplies to various airlines, with its efforts valued at $314.67 million in India's bamboo market, projected to experience significant growth of a CAGR of 5.82% through 2029. The startup received $1 million in funding from Zerodha-backed Rainmatter this year and is looking to raise $8-10 million in its next funding round.
- Its core focus on community empowerment sets it apart from other brands, emphasising end-to-end integration.
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