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Dehaat’s Strategic Leap: USD 100 Million Funding Fuels Buyout Ambitions In a significant move within the #agritechsector, DeHaat has secured a substantial USD 100 million in funding, positioning itself for a potential buyout. This latest financial injection underscores the #growinginvestor confidence in Dehaat’s innovative approach to transforming agriculture in India. The company, which provides end-to-end #agriculturalservices to farmers, has been on an impressive growth trajectory, #leveraging technology to enhance productivity and profitability for its users. Dehaat’s valuation has soared to approximately USD 700 million, reflecting its #robustmarket position. The company operates extensively across 11 states, reaching over 1.5 million farmers in 110,000 villages. This expansive network is supported by more than 2,000 agricultural institutions and 10,000 micro-entrepreneurs, ensuring comprehensive #service delivery from inputs to market linkages. The latest funding round saw participation from prominent investors including #SofinaVentures, #Temasek, RTP Global Partners, Prosus Ventures, and Lightrock India. This diverse investor base highlights the broad appeal and trust Dehaat has garnered within the #investment community. India’s agritech market is #burgeoning, with projections indicating a growth rate of 9.30% from 2024 to 2032. The #marketsize, valued at USD 4 billion in 2022, is expected to surge to USD 34 billion by 2027. Despite this rapid expansion, the Indian #agritech sector remains one of the few without a unicorn—startups valued at over USD 1 billion. However, reports suggest that the sector could mint 8-10 unicorns by 2027. Dehaat’s journey from a startup to a leading agritech player has been marked by its commitment to addressing the challenges faced by farmers. By integrating technology with #traditionalfarming practices, Dehaat has created a robust platform that offers advisory, input, and market linkage services. This holistic approach has not only improved the #livelihoods of farmers but also attracted significant investment from #globalinvestors. Notably, Dehaat’s foray into the seed market has further strengthened its service portfolio, providing high-quality seeds to farmers and enhancing agricultural productivity. As #Dehaat eyes a buyout, the recent funding round serves as a testament to its potential and the transformative impact it has had on the #agricultural sector. The company’s ability to attract such substantial investment highlights the growing recognition of agritech as a critical driver of #sustainable development in India. #Agribusiness is a vital part of Technopak's consultancy services. #agribusinessgrowth #agribusinesstrends #agribusinessideas #consultingfirm #consultingbusiness #managementconsultants #technopak #technopakadvisors #technopakinsights

🌍 Growing Tomorrow: India Unveils ₹750 Cr AgriSure Fund for a Tech-Driven Agri Future The Indian government has introduced the ₹750 crore AgriSure Fund, aimed at empowering agritech startups with both equity and debt capital. In a bold move, the Union Cabinet has also approved seven new schemes for the agriculture sector, with an investment of nearly ₹14,000 crore. These initiatives are paired with the launch of *KrishiNivesh*, an integrated agri-investment portal designed to simplify access to government schemes for farmers, entrepreneurs, and industries. To top it off, the ₹1 lakh crore Agriculture Infrastructure Fund will drive the development of rural farm infrastructure, laying the foundation for modern, tech-driven agriculture in India. With agritech startups facing a funding slump—raising only $150 million across 30 deals in 2024—this timely boost couldn’t come at a better time. Agriculture, which contributes 18% to India’s GDP, is poised for transformation, with a focus on higher production, lower input costs, crop diversification, and advanced technology. #agritech #agriculture #innovation #startupgrowth #funding #agrisure

DeHaat is a rapidly expanding Agri-Tech start-up committed to transforming India's farming sector with cutting-edge AI-enabled solutions. The company operates in 12 agrarian states, supporting over 1.8 million farmers through its extensive network of 11,000+ DeHaat Centers and 503 FPOs. 🚜 DeHaat offers AI-powered crop advisory in regional languages for more than 30 crops, empowering farmers to make informed, data-driven decisions. 🌾 Founded by alumni from top institutions like IIT Delhi, IIT Kharagpur, and IIM Ahmedabad, DeHaat has been recognized for its outstanding growth and work culture, earning accolades such as being a certified Great Place to Work for two consecutive years (2022-2023 & 2023-2024). 🏆 DeHaat's innovations have made a significant impact on grassroots agricultural practices, contributing to both the economic and environmental sustainability of the farming community. The company's efforts have been widely acknowledged, with recognition from organizations such as NASSCOM, Forbes, ET, Niti Aayog, and the Bill Gates Foundation. 🌍 With a strong vision for a smarter, more efficient agricultural ecosystem, DeHaat continues to pioneer advancements in agriculture through technology, improving farmers' livelihoods and enhancing food security for the nation. Startup India Website link:- https://agrevolution.in/ #startupindia #startup #agriculture #entrepreneurship #agrotech #YoungFounder #StartupJourney

🌱 Centre Launches INR 750 Cr AgriSure Fund to Support Agritech Startups. The Indian government has unveiled the INR 750 crore AgriSure Fund to bolster agritech startups and drive innovation in the agricultural sector. 💰 Fund Launch: - The AgriSure Fund, with a substantial allocation of INR 750 crore, is designed to provide financial backing to agritech startups. - This initiative aims to enhance the development and deployment of innovative agricultural technologies and solutions. 🚀 Objectives: - The fund will support startups working on cutting-edge technologies and solutions that address challenges in the agriculture sector. - Focus areas include advancements in crop management, soil health, and sustainable farming practices. 🌐 Impact on Agritech: - The AgriSure Fund is expected to accelerate the growth of agritech startups by providing them with necessary capital and resources. - It reflects the government’s commitment to fostering innovation and improving productivity in the agricultural industry. 📈 Future Prospects: - With the launch of the AgriSure Fund, the government aims to create a thriving ecosystem for agritech innovation and support the scaling of promising startups. - The fund is set to play a crucial role in transforming agricultural practices and enhancing food security through technological advancements. 📅 Conclusion: - The INR 750 crore AgriSure Fund represents a significant step in supporting agritech startups and advancing agricultural technology in India. - This initiative is poised to drive progress in the sector and contribute to more efficient and sustainable farming practices. #AgriSureFund #Agritech #StartupFunding #AgriculturalInnovation #GovernmentInitiative #Microshots

Exciting news for agricultural innovation in India! 🌾 The government is launching the 'Agri Fund for Startups & Rural Entrepreneurs' (AgriSure) with a ₹750 crore corpus. This initiative aims to boost agripreneurship by providing: - Comprehensive support for agri-startups - Equity and debt financing options - Focus on tech-based agricultural solutions - Aid for climate-resilient farming practices Key objectives include: ✅ Enhancing farm produce value chains ✅ Creating rural infrastructure ✅ Supporting farmer producer organizations This fund addresses critical challenges like: - Climate change impacts on agriculture - Water scarcity and soil degradation - Low labor productivity in the sector With 85% of Indian farmers being small and marginal, this initiative could significantly improve their income and profitability. Let's support our agripreneurs as they work to revolutionize Indian agriculture! 🚜🇮🇳 #AgriInnovation #StartupIndia #FarmersFirst

𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 - 𝗦𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗳𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗹 SGSITS INCUBATION FORUM (SIF) is happy to share about one of its supported startups, Atyadhunik Farming Pvt Ltd (AK Farming), funded under Startup India (20 lakhs). AK Farming is revolutionizing the traditional farm irrigation method by introducing the Auto Sichai System. The system doesn’t have any type of sensor, transmitter, or receiver but just a mechanical system that can be easily used by the farmers by setting the timer in the system. Once the timer is up, the water automatically shifts to the next farm bed through the hose pipe. The system developed by AK Farming is special as they have made this keeping in mind the end user. Many times people offer high-tech solutions that are innovative but complex to operate and increase the cost of the product. Sometimes it is necessary to provide solutions that help ease out the normal working and are simple to operate. The Auto Sichai System will reduce the efforts of the farmers, irrigating the farm bed at optimum level and reducing the water wastage. #startups #entrepreneurship #innovation Shri G S Institute of Technology & Science SGSITS INCUBATION FORUM (SIF) SGSITS Alumni Association Startup India DST-NIDHI- iTBI Department of Science & Technology, Government of India Tapan Mukherji Ramesh Vyas Anant Arora Sudheer Urdhwareshe Vivek Puranik Satyajit Majumdar Dr.Naveen Vasistha Arun Saxena Tanmay Mukherji PRAFULL JHALANI Apurva Gaiwak Prerana Vaidya Atul Jain Arti Gupta Agrawal Priyan Shah Sunita Varma Akash Sethia Ajay Solanki TARUN SHRIVASTAVA Abhi Chauhan Ayush Soni Aayush Namdev Jayshree Chauhan

This IIT Roorkee Duo is Revolutionizing Agritech with a ₹28 Crore Bet on Worms Meet Ankit Alok Bagaria and Abhi Gawri, Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee alumni who turned an unconventional idea into one of India's most promising agritech startups—Loopworm. It wasn’t a smooth journey. They took a unique path: farming silkworms and black soldier fly larvae. Their goal? To transform waste into valuable products like animal feed, plant nutrients, and even cosmetics. The Challenges: 1️⃣ Funding hurdles: Bootstrapped initially, they had to win grants to keep their dream alive. 2️⃣ Skepticism: The idea of insect farming in India wasn’t met with much enthusiasm. The Breakthroughs: ✔ $150,000 in grants jumpstarted their vision. ✔ Secured ₹28 crore in funding from investors like Omnivore and WaterBridge Ventures. ✔ Built a sustainable model to tackle India’s growing waste and feed problems. The Impact: > Loopworm is producing Loop-Grub, Loop-Meal, and Loop-Oil, sold to animal feed manufacturers. > Expanding into plant nutrition and cosmetics. > They aim to raise another funding round next year to scale operations further. — 👉The Lesson: Sometimes, success requires going against the grain—literally turning waste into wealth. What do you think about agritech's potential to reshape industries? #entrepreneurship #agritech #sustainability #startups 

🌾 𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐅𝐚𝐬𝐚𝐥 𝐕𝐈𝐌𝐀𝐀𝐍! 🚀 I'm thrilled to share some 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐧𝐞𝐰𝐬 from our journey at #FasalVIMAAN. On August 3rd, we completed our 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐯𝐞𝐲 with farmers, and the feedback has been nothing short of inspiring! 🙌 The farmers are not only 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐥 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐜𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐬 but also eager to 𝐛𝐮𝐲 𝐬𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐬, 𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐫𝐬 and gain insights into #ModernFarmingTechniques. Their enthusiasm for learning about different #CropFarmingPractices was a major highlight of our discussions. 🌱 During our conversations, I addressed their concerns and presented solutions tailored to their needs. The response? They were genuinely 𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 and said, "𝑌𝑜𝑢 𝑎𝑟𝑒 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑜𝑛𝑒 𝑤ℎ𝑜 𝑡ℎ𝑜𝑢𝑔ℎ𝑡 𝑎𝑏𝑜𝑢𝑡 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑓𝑎𝑟𝑚𝑒𝑟𝑠." 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐦𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐥𝐲 𝐡𝐮𝐦𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐞 and has strengthened my commitment to making a real difference in their lives. Hearing these words reminded me why I started this journey—to create a meaningful impact in the agricultural sector. 💪 Inspired by the vision of our Hon'ble Prime Minister #NarendraModi and his call for #AtmanirbharBharat (Self-Reliant India) along with his strong emphasis on #DigitalIndia, we are dedicated to empowering our farmers through innovative solutions and the latest technology. But this is just the beginning! To take #FasalVIMAAN to the next level, I'm actively 𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚 𝐩𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐞 #CoFounder with deep expertise in #Farming and #CropSelling. If you share our vision or know someone who does, let's connect! Additionally, we're building a 𝐝𝐲𝐧𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐜 𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐦 to help us #GrowTogether—just like our tagline says. Together, we can #RevolutionizeAgriculture and contribute to a #BrighterFuture for our farmers, aligning with the national goals of sustainable and self-reliant development. 🌾 #Agritech #FarmingInnovation #SustainableAgriculture #Startups #Agribusiness #TeamBuilding #Entrepreneurship #SocialImpact #StartupIndia

Today, with the emergence of the agritech space, India is standing on the cusp of a 4th revolution. In fact, India’s agritech startups are looking at a total market opportunity worth $24 Bn by 2025🚀 🔶 Having embraced IoT-enabled agricultural practices to now AI-enabled machines and tech – India’s burgeoning agritech sector is writing the next chapter of the country’s farm story. 🔶 And this potential is also being recognised by Indian and global investors, as these startups have secured more than $2.4 Bn since 2014, as per Inc42’s analysis. 🔶 According to statistics from the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations – India is the largest producer of milk, jute and pulses and the second-largest producer of rice, wheat, sugarcane, cotton, groundnuts and fruit and vegetables. 🔶  The 4th agricultural revolution is at India’s doorstep, ready to disrupt the world’s food basket. With that said, we have compiled a list of some of India’s noteworthy agritech startups – showcasing the innovative strides they are making in transforming the agricultural landscape. Let’s take a look👇 #startups #agriculture #agritech 

🌾Arya.ag to Raise $29 Million Funding from Blue Earth Capital, Others. Arya.ag, a leading agri-tech platform, is set to raise $29 million in its latest funding round. The round is being led by Blue Earth Capital, with participation from other investors. 💰 Funding Details: - Amount: Arya.ag is raising $29 million. - Lead Investor: Blue Earth Capital. - Other Participants: Various investors are also contributing to the round. 🔍 Background: - Arya.ag’s Mission: The platform focuses on providing end-to-end post-harvest services to farmers, including warehousing, financing, and market linkages. - Market Position: Arya.ag has established itself as a key player in the agri-tech sector, leveraging technology to address critical challenges in the agricultural value chain. 🚀 Expansion Plans: - Service Enhancement: The funds will be used to enhance Arya.ag’s service offerings, particularly in digital financing and market access for farmers. - Technological Upgradation: Investment in advanced technology to streamline operations and improve service delivery. - Market Reach: Expansion into new geographies to support more farmers across India. 📈 Market Potential: - Agricultural Sector: The agri-tech sector in India is rapidly growing, driven by the need for efficient supply chain solutions and financial inclusion for farmers. - Strategic Positioning: Arya.ag is well-positioned to capitalize on this growth by offering integrated solutions that address the critical needs of the agricultural community. 📅 Future Outlook: - Growth Trajectory: With the new funding, Arya.ag aims to scale its operations, increase its user base, and enhance its technological capabilities. - Impact: The company is committed to making a significant impact on the agricultural sector by improving farmers' access to critical post-harvest services. Arya.ag's successful funding round underscores the confidence investors have in its business model and growth potential. The capital infusion will enable the company to further its mission of empowering farmers and transforming the agricultural value chain in India. Arya.ag #AryaAg #Funding #BlueEarthCapital #AgriTech #Agriculture #StartupFunding #BusinessGrowth #StartUpNews #BusinessNews #MicroShots #NewsUpdates