Can people invest in my cart to fund its growth, and how does that work?

Yes. Any storefront on Kadaikodi[1] — a cart, a stall or a fixed shop — can ask for investment against a clear goal, such as a second cart, a new stove or festival stock.

1. Create a funding request. Tap "Raise money for my business", read the plain explanation of how it works and what the risks are, then set the goal, the amount, the use of funds and the milestones you will report on.
2. Let the AI draft your plan. Kadaikodi drafts a plain business plan from your own sales record; you edit it in your own words. A documents checklist shows what to attach.
3. Share a record backers can trust. Every figure is labelled "Recorded in Kadaikodi" or "Reported by the owner".
4. Propose terms and submit for review. Every request is reviewed before it is published, including checks for missing documents and for promising language.
5. Talk to your backers. Answer questions in public and post updates as you reach each milestone.

Concept illustration(opens in a new tab) Illustration of the concept, not a screenshot of the actual product — Ask for Investment and Back the Businesses You Know[2]

Investing in a small business carries real risk, including losing some or all of the money put in. Kadaikodi never promises returns, is not a stock exchange, and does not give investment advice — every backer decides for themselves. Funding requests and backing are offered where local rules allow, with eligibility checks. Read Ask for investment to buy a second cart[3] and Back the stall you visit every week[4].