Chicago, United States
Rumi Spice is a social enterprise founded in 2014, operating at the intersection of Agriculture, Consumer Goods, Food and Beverage, Manufacturing, and Retail. Headquartered in the United States, the company is committed to transforming Afghanistan's rural economy by providing high-quality, sustainably farmed saffron directly from Afghan farmers to the US market.
With a core mission captured in its slogan, "Rumi brings flavorful, ethically sourced and socially responsible spices from Afghanistan to the world," the company addresses historic socio-economic challenges faced by Afghan farmers. By integrating these farmers into a global supply chain, Rumi Spice aims to disrupt the negative cycle of poverty and susceptibility to extremist influences.
The company received its last significant funding—$2.50M in a Series A round on January 17, 2018—from Infrontier. This investment highlights the confidence in Rumi Spice's unique market positioning and its potential for sustainable impact.
