The Rise of Agritech : 27 Startups Shaping India’s Farming Future

 Introduction

India, a global leader in agricultural productivity, benefits from a vast agro-ecological diversity. As per the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), India stands as the largest producer of milk, jute, and pulses, and ranks second in rice, wheat, sugarcane, cotton, groundnuts, and fruits and vegetables. Agriculture in India has evolved over thousands of years, with the Green Revolution, led by MS Swaminathan, being a pivotal point in the sector’s development. Today, the agritech sector in India is poised to bring about a fourth agricultural revolution. With advancements in IoT, AI, and tech-enabled solutions, agritech startups are tapping into multi-billion-dollar opportunities, drawing both Indian and global investors.

Agritech Startups in India

1. AgroStar

Founded in 2013 by Shardul and Sitanshu Sheth, AgroStar offers a digital platform that provides agri-solutions through a multilingual app and voice-based services. With over 5 million farmers across multiple states, it helps farmers access farming advice, products, and community interactions. AgroStar has raised over $111 million from investors like Accel India and Bertelsmann.

2. AGRIM

Founded in 2020 by Mukul Garg and Avi Jain, AGRIM operates as a B2B marketplace for agri-inputs, connecting farmers and retailers directly to manufacturers. With a focus on seeds, pesticides, and other inputs, AGRIM raised $17.3 million in its Series B round in 2024, bringing its total funding to over $29 million.

3. Agrizy

Launched in 2021 by Vicky Dodani and Saket Chirania, Agrizy is a B2B agri-processing platform that connects processors and buyers of non-perishable farm products. It offers a marketplace for agricultural goods, logistics, warehousing, and payment automation. Agrizy has raised over $18.78 million from investors like Accion and Omnivore.

4. Arya.ag

Founded in 2013 by Prasanna Rao and team, Arya.ag is a grain commerce platform that provides storage services and helps farmers decide when and where to sell their harvest. The platform supports over a million farmers and 2,000 millers. Arya.ag raised $30 million in debt funding in 2024 from HSBC to boost liquidity for farmers.

5. BigHaat

Established in 2015 by Raj Kancham and team, BigHaat is a farmer-centric digital marketplace offering agri-inputs and technical guidance. With a full-stack data platform, it assists farmers with farming predictions and external factor analysis. BigHaat has raised over $23.78 million and serves more than 4 million farmers.

6. Bijak

Founded in 2019 by Nukul Upadhye and others, Bijak is a B2B digital marketplace for agri-businesses, offering trading services and connections between seed manufacturers and farmers. It has raised close to $36 million, focusing on grain trading and fresh produce distribution through its platform.

7. BharatAgri

Launched in 2017 by Siddharth Dialani and Sai Gole, BharatAgri uses AI to help farmers increase crop yields with a focus on small farmers. With over 1 lakh products in its catalog, the platform provides a range of agricultural inputs and advisory services. BharatAgri has raised $14.49 million in funding.

8. CropIn

Founded in 2010 by Krishna Kumar and Kunal Prasad, CropIn is a SaaS-based platform that helps digitize farm-to-fork operations. Serving over 250 organizations worldwide, it offers farm management solutions and insights on weather patterns, pest control, and yield predictions. The startup has partnered with Google Gemini to integrate GenAI-powered agri-intelligence.

9. DeHaat

Founded in 2012 by Shashank Kumar and others, DeHaat provides end-to-end services for farmers, including input distribution, financial services, and market linkages. With over 2 million farmers and 11,000 centers, it has raised more than $270 million in funding and launched a consumer brand, Honest Farm.

10. Eeki Foods

Founded in 2018 by Abhay Singh and Amit Kumar, Eeki Foods uses climate-controlled growing chambers to provide year-round crop production. With the ability to grow crops using 80% less water, Eeki is expanding its tech to scale across hundreds of acres. The startup has raised over $8.50 million in funding.

11. Ergos

Established in 2012 by Kishor Kumar Jha and Praveen Kumar, Ergos offers secure grain storage services for farmers and facilitates credit for stored grains. It connects farmers with buyers and helps boost income by 30-35%. With a Grainbank network across multiple states, Ergos has raised over $23 million in funding.

12. FarMart

Founded in 2015 by Alekh Sanghera and Mehtab Singh Hans, FarMart is an innovative agritech platform designed to help large food businesses source high-quality produce using a network of agri-retailers. By leveraging technology and data, FarMart creates a high-growth, profitable business that efficiently sources produce on a large scale while utilizing under-utilized assets within the food value chain. To date, the startup has raised over $47 million, attracting investors such as Avaana Capital, 500 Global, and Z47. FarMart’s app, SaudaBook, aims to digitize the entire workflow for food processors and extends its services across more than 600 districts.

13. Farmtheory

Launched in 2019 by Arpit Agarwal and Sakshi Agarwal, Farmtheory is focused on agri-waste management, aiming to mitigate food loss, empower farmers, and reduce environmental impact. The startup has onboarded over 3,000 partner farmers and served 1,500 kitchens. In 2024, Farmtheory raised $1.45 million in seed funding from Merak Ventures to scale its operations, enhance its tech infrastructure, and expand its network. The company plans to continue its efforts to reach more farmers and help reduce waste while improving farm yields.

14. Fasal

Established in 2018 by Shailendra Tiwari and Ananda Verma, Fasal operates as a precision horticulture platform focused on resource optimization, including water and pesticides, and improving farm productivity. Fasal leverages AI, crop sciences, and IoT to offer intelligence on specific crops at various stages. With over $17 million raised in total, Fasal’s most recent Series A funding of $12 million aims to expand its operations in India and Southeast Asia, enhance its proprietary IoT-crop intelligence technology, and develop a carbon-negative horticulture value chain. The company has seen its revenue nearly double, reaching INR 34.1 Cr in FY24.

15. Fyllo

Fyllo, founded in 2019 by Sudhanshu Rai and Sumit Sheoran, helps farmers with precision farming solutions by providing both hardware and software products. The company’s devices, like Nero and Kairo, collect data on soil, climate, and crops, which Fyllo’s software uses to assist with irrigation, fertilization, pest control, and weather predictions. Fyllo has raised $6 million and supports over 8,000 farmers, increasing their income by 30%. Their B2B vertical includes clients like Dhanuka, Iffco Kisan, and Mahindra Agri Solutions.

16. Gramophone

Founded in 2016 by Tauseef Khan, Nishant Mahatre, and Harshit Gupta, Gramophone is an agritech platform that offers a wide range of services, from selling agricultural inputs to providing crop advisory and weather information. The platform supports farmers with agronomic intelligence using technologies like image recognition, smart crop selection, and personalized cropping systems. With $20.54 million raised, Gramophone is backed by investors like Info Edge, Z3Partners, and Asha Impact, though it reported a 68.9% decline in its revenue in FY24 due to the discontinuation of a business vertical.

17. Intello Labs

Intello Labs, launched in 2016 by Milan Sharma and others, uses AI and image recognition for sorting, grading, and quality control of agri-products. The startup has developed multiple automated machines to streamline processes in agricultural production, including the IntelloFlow, which automates the weighing, packing, and labeling of goods. Intello Labs has raised $20.86 million in total funding, including a $2.8 million investment in 2022, and counts investors like Saama Capital, Avaana Capital, and Nexus Ventures.

18. Jai Kisan

Jai Kisan, founded in 2017 by Arjun Ahluwalia and Adriel Maniego, is a rural-focused fintech startup offering credit solutions to farmers through its app, allowing loans to be processed in just 10 minutes. With over $88.7 million raised, Jai Kisan serves more than 1 lakh rural businesses across 5,000 pin codes in India. The company has expanded into rural business lending with products like BharatCredit and Bharat Khata, facilitating purchases and payments for farm inputs.

19. Kisan Konnect

Launched in 2020 by Vivek Nirmal and Nidhi Nirmal, KisanKonnect sources fresh food directly from farmers through village-level collection centers. Operating in Mumbai and Pune, the startup reaches 1 lakh customers and delivers fresh produce from over 5,000 farmers. KisanKonnect, which has raised $8 million, offers more than 200 types of vegetables and 100 fruits, managing 1.75 lakh acres of land. In its most recent Series A funding round, the startup raised $4.5 million to improve its tech infrastructure.

20. Ninjacart

Ninjacart, founded in 2015, is a Bengaluru-based agritech platform that sources fresh produce from farmers and delivers it directly to retail stores. It operates in over 20 states, supplying more than 1,400 tonnes of produce daily to 17,000 retail stores. The company has raised over $417.2 million and reported a 74% increase in operating revenue in FY24, totaling INR 2,002.7 Cr. Ninjacart is backed by major investors like Tiger Global, Walmart, and Accel India.

21. ONO

ONO, founded in 2021 by Rama Rao Kancharapu, offers a suite of services to improve connections between farmers and mandis, including price discovery, credit facilitation, and market intelligence. The platform is active in over 45 mandis across six states and boasts a network of more than 30,000 partners. In its seed funding round, ONO raised $1.3 million to expand its offerings and improve market operations.

22. Orbit Farming

Orbit Farming, co-founded by Kedar Gokhale and Aishwarya Ramakrishnan, focuses on providing mechanization solutions to mid-sized Indian farmers. The startup aims to modernize farming practices, particularly for farmers with 2 to 10 hectares of land. Orbit Farming is still in its early stages, working on assembling a team to help empower mid-sized farms through technology-driven solutions.

23. Otipy

Founded in 2020, Otipy is a B2B2C social commerce platform that sources fresh produce from farmers using proprietary technology to forecast demand. Delivering fresh produce within 12 hours of harvest, Otipy has an industry-leading wastage rate of only 3%. The startup has raised over $69 million in funding and plans to expand its geographical reach through collaborations with platforms like ONDC.

24. Salam Kisan

Established in 2022 by Dhanashri Mandhani, Salam Kisan provides agritech services like drone-based soil testing and procurement solutions. Operating in Maharashtra, the company helps farmers with over 15,000 acres of land and has trained 58,000 farmers, 15% of whom are women. Salam Kisan plans to secure external funding soon and expand its services.

25. StarAgri

Founded in 2006, StarAgri started as a warehousing service and has expanded into a variety of offerings such as crop testing, e-marketplaces, and drone solutions. Serving more than 4 lakh farmers, the company operates over 1,300 warehouses across 18 states and has a capacity of 4.2 million metric tonnes. With backing from Temasek, StarAgri has raised nearly INR 500 Cr and is planning an IPO.

26. Vegrow

Vegrow, founded in 2020, is a B2B fruit marketplace that leverages tech to help farmers increase their income. It offers services like crop advisory, grading, and logistics support. With over $86 million raised in funding, the company’s latest Series C round raised $46 million and has helped Vegrow achieve operational profitability. The platform is backed by investors like GIC and Prosus Ventures.

27. WayCool

Founded in 2015 by Karthik Jayaraman and Sanjay Dasari, WayCool connects farmers with retailers, processors, and other market players through a full-stack agritech platform. The company has raised over $283 million and supports more than 85,000 farmers. WayCool focuses on managing the entire supply chain, from soil to sale, and provides SaaS products to improve procurement and distribution processes.

Conclusion

The Indian agritech ecosystem is evolving rapidly, with startups bringing innovation to farming. From AI-driven platforms to digital marketplaces and sustainable farming technologies, these startups are transforming India’s agriculture and unlocking new growth potential. With millions of farmers and substantial funding support, India’s agritech industry is set for continued growth, potentially leading the world in agricultural innovations.

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