FlagshipDigital Infrastructure
Kisan Net
Rural communities face uneven access to reliable connectivity and digital services.
- Proposed solution
- An integrated FTTH, wireless broadband and farmer-focused digital platform.
Farmer-Owned Impact Investment Platform
Building a Farmer-Owned Digital Economy
Kisan Impact Fund invests in scalable businesses that connect Nepali farmers with technology, markets, financial services, infrastructure, and long-term ownership.
Farmer-centered ownershipTechnology-enabled businessesSustainable value creationTransparent governance
Strategic ambition
Scale with purpose. Measure what matters.
Targets are directional and create a clear basis for governance, performance review and public accountability.
1.5Mfarmer households targeted
49%farmer ownership target
378,500farmer records collected
4–6scalable ventures in five years
30%targeted household income improvement
5–7 yrsIPO ambition
Targets and projections are strategic goals for sustainable growth and long-term value creation.
The fund
Investment built around farmer ownership.
Kisan Impact Fund creates, incubates, acquires and scales companies that generate economic value while keeping farmers at the center of ownership and decision-making.
Learn about the fundInvestment thesis
Three ideas connect every investment.
Connected portfolio architecture
One fund. A network of farmer-serving ventures.
Kisan Impact Fund operates as a holding platform linked to multiple business verticals and a shared Digital Farmer platform.
Holding & investment platform01Kisan NetFlagship
02Food ProcessingPlanned
03Carbon CreditPlanned
04Kisan MartActive
05Kisan GasUnder Evaluation
06Travel MartUnder Evaluation
07Kisan PayFlagship
Digital Farmer Web / Mobile PlatformShared layer for onboarding, services, market access and participation
Impact command center
A fuller view of value.
Integrated reporting architecture tracking key performance indicators and farmer empowerment metrics.
Balanced impact scorecard
01
Income62%
02
Ownership49%
03
Access71%
04
Gender46%
Proposed ownership allocation
49%farmer target
Farmers 49%Partners 31%Fund 20%
Five-year pathway
Scale follows infrastructure, trust and reach.
The proposed rollout grows from a Sunsari pilot toward a national subscriber ambition. These represent management strategic projections.
Target Year 5 EBITNPR 220 CrSubscriber ambition1.5M
Projected EBITNPR crore · performance targets
Source: Kisan Impact Fund projections. Subject to performance and governance oversight.
Flagship initiative
Kisan Net: digital infrastructure for the farmer economy.
Affordable connectivity becomes a foundation for knowledge, commerce, health, financial inclusion and agri-tech.
Farmer platformFarmer records378,500
InfrastructureFTTH + Wireless
Connectivity · Market access · Digital literacy · Telehealth · Financial services
FLAGSHIP
One network. Many farmer services.
- Data center in Kalanki, Kathmandu
- Branch office in Pakali, Sunsari
- Phased expansion — coverage rollout active
Portfolio ecosystem
Building the connective tissue of rural enterprise.
Every initiative is labeled by status. Kisan Net represents the flagship investment.
ActiveMarketplaces
Kisan Mart
Fragmented access to buyers and inputs.
- Proposed solution
- An active farmer-centered commerce and retail channel.
FlagshipFinancial Services
Kisan Pay
Farmers face gaps in accessible digital finance.
- Proposed solution
- Compliant, partner-led digital payment and financial tools.
PlannedAgri-processing
Kisan Food Processing Industries
Farm value is often lost after harvest.
- Proposed solution
- Proposed processing and value-addition infrastructure.
PlannedCarbon and Climate
Kisan Carbon Credit
Smallholders struggle to participate in climate markets.
- Proposed solution
- Evaluate credible aggregation and measurement pathways.
Under EvaluationTourism
Kisan Travel Mart
Rural enterprises have limited access to tourism demand.
- Proposed solution
- Evaluate links between local production, culture and travel.
Leadership
Stewardship for inclusive, disciplined growth.
Our leadership brings together experienced stewards across agriculture, finance, digital infrastructure, and governance.
Chairman
Mr. Keshav Sthapit
Leading strategy, operations, and community impact initiatives across Kisan Impact Fund.
Board Member
Mr. Surya Bhusal
Leading strategy, operations, and community impact initiatives across Kisan Impact Fund.
Board Member
Mr. Minraj Kadel
Leading strategy, operations, and community impact initiatives across Kisan Impact Fund.
Board Member
Mr. Keshav Lal Shrestha
Leading strategy, operations, and community impact initiatives across Kisan Impact Fund.