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are able to sell products across
                                             various categories like crisps,
                                             namkeen, beverages, confectionery,
                                             RTE, electronics and many more.
                                             With continuous additions to the
                                             list of partner brands,it assures
                                             superb variety. Customization of
                                             combinations of products to include
                                             is highly suggested and their team
                                             of merchandising experts give
                                             diligent advice respectful of timely
                Rajesh Shrishrimal           market trends. All the products are           Pratyush Kamdar,
                    Co-founder               FSSAI approved, guaranteeing                      Co-founder
        Vendiman’s goal is to satisfy an     the highest standard of quality.    the generation that favours
        immediate need of the consumer       Their love for technological        experiences over material goods,
        and also increase contextually       advancements has pushed them to     are very interested in buying things
        appropriate brand awareness. If      ensure their machine can cater to   without human interaction and
        a consumer is in the mood for a      cash or cashless payment modes,     would like to invest in personalized
        snack or beverage, he/she should     giving a seamless end to end        experiences. This shift in the
        have some options of satisfying      experience. The machine’s design    tectonic plates of consumerism
        said cravings, regardless of their   inherently ensures no occurrence    will, perhaps, permanently
        own whereabouts. “Our thriving       of spillage/ breakage for any of    change the retail landscape. The
        customer service has been our key    the merchandise. “Our machine is    Vendiman team strives every day,
        achievement and is what makes        designed to maximize convenience,  to become a leader in cashless
        our brand most compelling. With      empowering the end user to make     transaction technology coupled
        exciting expansion plans on the      their purchase with no lines, no    with personalised inventory
        chalkboard, we look forward to       limitations and no hassle solely at   management, offering the best
        many more successful milestones,”    MRP” says Pratyush Kamdar, co-      operational services needed for the
        Asher asserts. They hope to          founder.                            gargantuan scope of unattended
        eventually build a strong network    Towards a Brighter Future           retail.
        of infrastructure that caters to the   As foot traffic in physical stores
        needs and wants of the general       decreases, brands have declining    Website - vendiman.com
        public, at popularly acceptable      options to get their products in    Industry - Retail
        prices.                              front of consumers. That’s where    Company size -  11-50 employees
        The Unique Features                  unattended retail shines selling    Headquarters - Mumbai,
        The machines by Vendiman             products from vending machines.     Maharashtra
        currently have multiple types which   Vendiman finds that millennials;   Type - Privately Held
























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