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18 Agritech Startups Disrupting Agricultural Landscape In India

Inc42 · 1y ago

18 Agritech Startups Disrupting Agricultural Landscape In India

India's agritech startups are poised for a fourth revolution in the agricultural sector. With a total market opportunity estimated at $24 billion by 2025, these startups are leveraging technologies like the Internet of Things (IoT) and artificial intelligence (AI) to transform the country's farming industry. Some noteworthy agritech startups in India include AgroStar, offering agriculture solutions through a content-led commerce platform; BigHaat, providing technical guidance and high-quality inputs to farmers; CropIn, a SaaS-based platform for digitizing farm operations; and DeHaat, offering end-to-end agricultural services. Other notable startups include Ergos, Eeki Foods, and Ninjacart, among others.

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What VCs Look for When Investing In Agricultural Startups

Inc42 · 10m ago

What VCs Look for When Investing In Agricultural Startups

Agritech startups are using IoT, AI, and data analytics to revolutionize agriculture. Venture capitalists are investing in startups that use advanced technologies to improve agricultural operations. Investors are looking for ventures that combine technology with a positive social and environmental impact.

ONO Nets Funding To Boost Supply Chain In Agricultural Produce

Inc42 · 1y ago

ONO Nets Funding To Boost Supply Chain In Agricultural Produce

In 2021, ONO, a crop price and mandi discovery platform for farmers, raised $530K in funding from angel investors. The startup aims to support the agricultural supply chain in India's APMC/MANDI network. With the fresh capital, ONO plans to scale its platform and expand its services, including ONO Connect, ONO Cash, ONO Click, and ONO Mandi. The company claims to be operational in over 45 mandis across six states, with over 30,000 partners. ONO competes with other agritech startups like AgroStar, BigHaat, Cropin, Fasal, and Chifu Agritech. India's agritech space has attracted significant investment, with over $2.4 billion raised by agritech startups since 2014.

Govt Plans INR 750 Cr Fund For Agritech Startups

Inc42 · 11m ago

Govt Plans INR 750 Cr Fund For Agritech Startups

The Indian government has announced a new fund called 'Agri Fund For Startups and Rural Enterprises' to provide equity and debt support to agritech startups. The fund aims to encourage and support agricultural startups in rural areas. The announcement was made by Ajeet Kumar Sahu, Joint Secretary of the Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, during an event in Mumbai. This initiative follows the government's previous announcement of an agriculture-focused accelerator fund in 2023.

Agri-Tech startup ONO appoints Anurag Sinha as Chief Business Officer to lead expansion

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Economic Times · 14d ago

Agri-Tech startup ONO appoints Anurag Sinha as Chief Business Officer to lead expansion

ONO, an AgriTech startup, appointed Anurag Sinha as Chief Business Officer to lead its expansion efforts. With two decades of experience in AgriTech and Supply Chain domains, Sinha will drive ONO's growth strategy, form key partnerships, and enhance the digitalization of mandis in India. His appointment aims to harness technology for improved efficiency in agriculture, aligning with ONO's mission to empower the agricultural value chain, benefiting farmers and other stakeholders.

Fund Of Funds Commits INR 9,500 Cr To Aid Startups: SIDBI Chairman

Inc42 · 1y ago

Fund Of Funds Commits INR 9,500 Cr To Aid Startups: SIDBI Chairman

The Fund of Funds for Startups (FFS), led by the Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI), has committed INR 9,500 Cr to support new ventures in India. This commitment has resulted in over 100 alternative investment funds (AIFs) raising more than INR 56,000 Cr. The FFS, announced in 2016 under the Startup India initiative, aims to contribute to AIFs registered with SEBI. The fund has already supported startups in sectors such as deeptech, agritech, healthtech, fintech, and sustainability, with 18 of them achieving unicorn status.

NABARD launches agriculture-focused fund with a corpus of Rs 750 Cr

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YourStory · 12m ago

NABARD launches agriculture-focused fund with a corpus of Rs 750 Cr

NABARD has launched an agri fund called 'Agri-SURE' with an initial corpus of Rs 750 crore to support agricultural startups. The fund aims to invest up to Rs 25 crore in around 85 startups by the end of its tenure. It will provide support through investments in sector-specific funds, debt Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs), and direct equity support. The fund also plans to promote IT-based solutions and machinery rental services for farmers. In addition, NABARD has launched the Agri-SURE Greenathon 2024, a hackathon to address key problems in agritech.

Indian Funding Roundup: Who Got Funded on 28 May 2025?

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StartupTalky · 1m ago

Indian Funding Roundup: Who Got Funded on 28 May 2025?

Indian Funding Roundup on 28 May 2025 highlights key investments across various sectors in India. Notable funding includes Orbitt Space raising $1 million in spacetech, Myntra receiving $125 million from its parent company, and Pallet securing $27 million for AI supply chain tech. Ventures in AI, fashion, finance, and agritech also saw significant capital support, indicating heightened investor interest. These funds are aimed at facilitating growth and expansion for both startups and established firms in India's vibrant business landscape.

How agritech startups like Cropin are leveraging space data for better farm output

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VCCircle · 1y ago

How agritech startups like Cropin are leveraging space data for better farm output

Indian agritech startup Cropin is leveraging satellite data to improve farming practices and increase crop yields. By analyzing satellite data and providing it to farmers, Cropin helps optimize sowing times, provides weather warnings, and improves irrigation and pesticide use. This technology has been instrumental in boosting the net profit of farmers like Lokeswara Reddy to INR 20,000 ($240) per acre. The Indian government is also increasingly focused on utilizing satellite data to solve agricultural challenges. With the potential to significantly increase farmers' incomes, the agricultural tech sector in India is rapidly growing.

Harvesting Tech In Farming: A Deep Dive Into The $25 Bn Agritech Market Opportunity

Inc42 · 1y ago

Harvesting Tech In Farming: A Deep Dive Into The $25 Bn Agritech Market Opportunity

The Indian agritech sector has seen significant growth in recent years, with over 1,000 startups operating in the country. These startups are focused on addressing challenges faced by farmers, such as a lack of fair prices for their produce, small landholdings, and supply chain inefficiencies. Despite the potential, agritech penetration in India is still relatively low, and the sector faces challenges like the digital divide and long adoption cycles. However, investors have shown increasing interest in the sector, and government initiatives and funding are supporting its growth. The market opportunity for agritech in India is expected to reach $25 billion by 2025.

HSBC ramps up funding corpus for tech startups to $600 million from $250 million

Economic Times

Economic Times · 10m ago

HSBC ramps up funding corpus for tech startups to $600 million from $250 million

HSBC India has expanded its funding programme for local tech startups to $600 million, citing the robust growth in the sector. The bank initially allocated $50 million in 2019 and then increased it to $250 million in 2022. The funding commitment focuses on tech startups that require global exposure and aims to support sectors such as B2B commerce, consumer tech, fintech, agritech, logistics, and electric vehicles. HSBC India's portfolio in the startup sector did not experience stress during the funding winter of the past 18 months, and the bank aims to continue its growth trajectory in the tech startup funding space.

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