About a-IDEA
a-IDEA, an accelerator and incubator program founded in 2014, is based in Hyderabad, India. With a presence in 3 countries, it has supported around 83 startups in sectors like Food and Agriculture Tech, High Tech. As of Oct 2026, a-IDEA has witnessed 3 portfolio exits. Most notable companies in
its portfolio include Verdant Impact, BharatRohan and AgNext. The program is backed by a team of 17 people who primarily support Seed startups based in India. Its latest investment was a $1.27M Seed round in Pehle Jaisa on Jan 27, 2026, which also saw participation from Unicorn India Ventures and Climate Angels.
Key Metrics
Founded Year
2014
Location
Hyderabad, India
Portfolio Companies
Sectors of Investment
Stages of Investment
Seed
a-IDEA's List of Top Investments
a-IDEA has a portfolio of 83 companies. Their most notable investments are in ZeroEarth and Agverse.Their portfolio spans across India, France and United States. They have invested in Food and Agriculture Tech, High Tech, Enterprise Applications and 20 other sectors, across stages such as Seed stage. Here is the list of top investments by a-IDEA:
Provider of AI- and IoT-enabled livestock health, breeding, and farm management solutions. It offers smart animal-monitoring devices, AI veterinary assistance, digital twins, and bovine genetics solutions to help farmers improve animal health, breeding outcomes, productivity, and sustainability.
Key facts about Verdant Impact
- Founded Year: 2020
- Location: Jaipur (India)
- Annual Revenue: ₹100 - ₹500 Cr as on Mar 31, 2026
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Seed
- Total Funding till date: $3.24M
- Employee Count: 25 as on Aug 31, 2026
- Investors: Unicorn India Ventures, Infinyte Club and 7 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Seed, Mar 10, 2026, $*****
2. BharatRohan
Provider of agricultural analytics using drone imagery and remote sensing. The company delivers data-driven insights for farming and land management through aerial data capture and analytical processing. Its services support crop monitoring, field mapping, vegetation assessment, and condition analysis across agricultural assets. The platform converts imagery and sensor data into actionable information to assist operational planning and decision-making. Outputs are designed to improve visibility into crop health, resource utilization, and seasonal performance.
Key facts about BharatRohan
- Founded Year: 2016
- Location: Gurugram (India)
- Annual Revenue: ₹10 - ₹50 Cr as on Mar 31, 2025
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $4.28M
- Employee Count: 67 as on Aug 31, 2025
- Investors: Caspian Equity, Maruna Exports and 66 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Angel, Feb 17, 2025, $*****
- Highlight: Public
3. AgNext
Digital platform for monitoring supply chain. It an integrated AI-powered SaaS platform delivering instant, automated food quality results to agribusinesses. It offers solutions for farmers to manage farm activities such as post-harvest procurement assessment & management, inventory monitoring & control, automated quality auditing, food traceability, and more. It offers end-to-end diagnostics, traceability, and sensing solutions using spatial, spectral data.
Key facts about AgNext
- Founded Year: 2016
- Location: Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar (India)
- Annual Revenue: ₹10 - ₹50 Cr as on Mar 31, 2025
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Series A
- Total Funding till date: $34.1M
- Employee Count: 161 as on Aug 31, 2025
- Investors: Alpha Wave Global, IKP Knowledge Park and 7 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series A, Mar 14, 2025, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
4. Pehle Jaisa
Manufacturer of organic fertilizers processed from animal waste at source. Operations involve integrating with waste centers to convert animal byproducts into agricultural inputs. These products provide nutrients to crops and improve soil structure. The manufacturing process focuses on decentralizing production to facilitate the distribution of organic inputs to agricultural producers.
Key facts about Pehle Jaisa
5. PLUSS
MManufacturer of phase change materials and specialty polymers for diverse applications. It develops and produces materials for thermal management solutions, cold chain logistics, and packaging. These materials are used in various sectors including life sciences, agriculture, and climate technologies. The company offers both single-use and reusable packaging solutions designed for precise temperature control and extended duration. It also provides polymeric additives enhancing functional properties in various applications. The focus is on sustainable and efficient solutions.
Key facts about PLUSS
- Founded Year: 1994
- Location: Gurugram (India)
- Annual Revenue: ₹100 - ₹500 Cr as on Mar 31, 2026
- Last Known Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Acquired
- Total Funding till date: $11.4M
- Employee Count: 170 as on Apr 30, 2025
- Investors: Tech Emerge, Caspian Debt and 15 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Unattributed, Sep 06, 2021, $*****
- Highlight: Acquired
a-IDEA's Year-on-Year Investment Trends
a-IDEA has invested in 83 companies over the last 10 years, with an average of 1 new investment annually in the last 10 years. In 2025, it made 1 investment, while as of Jan 2026, it has made 1 investment in this year. Its most recent first time investment was in Pehle Jaisa.Year | No. of Investments | ||
|---|---|---|---|
1st Round | Follow-on | Total | |
2026 (YTD) | 1 | 0 | 1 |
2025 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
2024 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2023 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
2022 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2021 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2020 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
2019 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2018 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
2017 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
a-IDEA's Investments by Stage
a-IDEA has made 8 investments in Seed stage with an average round size of $220K.a-IDEA's Investments by Sector
a-IDEA has a diverse portfolio, with companies operating in the Food and Agriculture Tech, Sustainability Tech, Environment Tech, Enterprise Applications and Consumer. Notably, it has invested in 57 Tech companies, 52 Enterprise (B2B) companies, 21 Software companies and at least 20 companies focusing on Tech hardware.Sector | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Food and Agriculture Tech | 7 |
Sustainability Tech | 4 |
Environment Tech | 3 |
Enterprise Applications | 2 |
Consumer | 1 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
a-IDEA's Investments by Geography
a-IDEA has made most investments in India (8).a-IDEA's recent investments
a-IDEA has made 1 investments in 2026 so far - Pehle Jaisa.Here are the most recent investments by a-IDEA:
Filter this listDate | Company | Location | Round Details | Round Amount | Co-Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Jan 27, 2026 | India | Seed | 1501 | ||
Mar 17, 2025 | India | Seed | 7969 | - | |
Jun 17, 2023 | India | Seed | 8374 | ||
Mar 21, 2020 | India | Seed | 2671 | ||
May 16, 2018 | India | Seed | 4746 | - |
IPOs and Publicly Listed companies in a-IDEA's Portfolio
1 of a-IDEA's portfolio company became public - BharatRohan. It got listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), in Sep 2025 at marketcap of $19.1MHere are a-IDEA's portfolio companies that went public:
Company | IPO Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Sep 30, 2025 | May 16, 2018 | Seed | 9981 |
Acquired companies in a-IDEA's Portfolio
2 companies from a-IDEA's portfolio have been acquired. The most recent acquisition was Smoodies in Dec 2022 by Curefoods for $*****.Here are a-IDEA's portfolio companies that got acquired most recently:
Company | Acquisition Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Dec 01, 2022 | - | - | 4446 | |
Aug 26, 2021 | - | - | 4055 |
Team profile of a-IDEA
a-IDEA has a team of 17 members including 4 Partners, 1 Venture Partner and 1 Principal located in India. a-IDEA's team does not sit on the board of any company as of now.Here is a list of top team members in a-IDEA:
Name | Designation | Location | Board Memberships | Contact Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Partner | - | - | - | |
Partner | - | - | ||
Partner | Hyderabad | - | - | |
Partner | Hyderabad | - | - | |
Venture Partner | Hyderabad | - | - | |
Principal | - | - | - |
Co-investors of a-IDEA
Over the past 10 years, 110 investors have co-invested in a-IDEA's portfolio companies. This includes funds and angels.
- Invested before a-IDEA: Startup Karnataka, Abhishek Goyal and 29 others have invested in rounds before a-IDEA. There are 2 companies where Startup Karnataka has invested before a-IDEA and 1 company where Abhishek Goyal has invested before a-IDEA.
- Top Co-investors of a-IDEA: 7 investors entered a company along with a-IDEA. These include investors like NAARM (2 companies).
- Invested after a-IDEA: A total of 72 investors have invested in a-IDEA's portfolio after their investments. Top Investors include RevX Capital (1 company) and Venture Garage (1 company).
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