When was UPL founded?

UPL was founded in 1969 and raised its 1st funding round 37 years after it was founded.

Where is UPL located?

UPL is headquartered in Mumbai, India. It is registered at 3-11, G.I.D.C., VAPI, DISTT. VALSAD, Gujarat, India, 396195.

Who is the current CEO of UPL?

Vikram Shroff and Mike Frank s of UPL.

How many employees does UPL have?

As of Apr 30, 2026, the latest employee count at UPL is 13225.

Is UPL a funded company?

UPL is a funded company, having raised an undisclosed amount across 4 funding rounds to date. The company's 1st funding round was a $***** Post IPO round, raised on 2006.

When was the latest funding round of UPL?

UPL's latest funding was a $***** Post IPO round on Oct 05, 2018, with participation from 1 investor.

What is the annual revenue of UPL?

Annual revenue of UPL is ₹43,600Cr as on Mar 31, 2024.

Where does UPL rank among its competitors?

UPL ranks 15th amongst 1267 active competitors, of which 88 are funded. It stands 11th in terms of total funding among its competitors. The most recent competitor to raise funding was AgZen, which secured $10M in Mar, 2026.

Who are the top competitors of UPL?

UPL's top competitors include Indigo, Koppert and Provivi. Among them, AgZen secured the most recent funding round in March, 2026.

UPL - 2026 Company Profile, Team, Funding, Competitors & Financials

Company Details

Sustainable agriculture solutions provider empowering growers and transforming global food chains. The company is dedicated to making farming practices more sustainable and ensuring access to safe, healthy, and nutritious food for consumers worldwide. It offers a comprehensive range of solutions spanning the entire agricultural value chain, including seeds, crop protection, biosolutions, post-harvest technologies, and farmer engagement programs. The company focuses on innovation and sustainability, working with farmers to tackle challenges and seize opportunities in agriculture. It promotes open agriculture networks and invests in research and development to deliver cutting-edge technologies and services. The company is committed to environmental stewardship, social responsibility, and economic development, aiming to create a positive impact on both communities and the planet.

Website: www.upl-ltd.com/
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Email ID: *****@uniphos.com, *****@upl-ltd.com
Phone Number: +91 **********
Registered Address: 3-11, G.I.D.C., VAPI, DISTT. VALSAD, Gujarat, India, 396195

Key Metrics

Founded Year

1969

Location

Mumbai, India

Stage

Public

Latest Funding Round

Post IPO, Oct 05, 2018, $*****

Investors

ADIA & 3 more

Ranked

15^th among 1267 active competitors

Annual Revenue

₹43,600Cr as on Mar 31, 2024

Employee Count

13,225 as on Apr 30, 2026

Investment & Acquisitions

Impetus & 17 more

Similar Companies

Resurrect Bio & 110 more

Exit Details

Public

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UPL is associated with 4 legal entities given below:

Legal Entity Name	Date of Incorporation	Revenue	Latest Employee Count
Upl Aps CIN: 29420769 , Denmark, Active	Mar 09, 2006	-	-
ADVANTA ENTERPRISES LIMITED CIN: U01100MH2022PLC383998 , India, Active	Jun 02, 2022	$516M (As on Mar 31, 2024)	624 (As on Mar 01, 2026)
Upl Europe Ltd CIN: 2844616 , United Kingdom, Active	Aug 12, 1993	-	109 (As on Mar 31, 2024)
UPL LIMITED CIN: L24219GJ1985PLC025132 , India, Active	Jan 02, 1985	$5.26B (As on Mar 31, 2024)	4328 (As on Mar 31, 2024)

UPL got listed on Mar 16, 1985.

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UPL has raised funding over 4 rounds. Its first funding round was on 2006. Its latest funding round was a Post IPO round on Oct 05, 2018 for $*****. 1 investor participated in its latest round. UPL has 4 institutional investors.

Here is the list of recent funding rounds of UPL:

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Date of Funding	Funding Amount	Round Name	Post-Money Valuation	Revenue Multiple	Lead Investors	Other Investors
Oct 05, 2018	2891482	Post IPO	7027092	9028263	6873207	9120113
Mar 2018	7099092	Conventional Debt	5053771	8290739	4860877	8203065
Oct 06, 2016	2998160	Conventional Debt	6436951	9508493	7703140	5941396

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UPL's employee count trend

UPL has 13,225 employees as of Apr 26. Here is UPL's employee count trend over the years:

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Top competitors of UPL include Indigo, Koppert and Provivi. Here is the list of Top 10 competitors of UPL, ranked by Tracxn score:

Rank	Company Details	Short Description	Total Funding	Investors	Tracxn Score
1st	Indigo 2013, Boston (United States), Series G	Provider of biological and sustainability solutions for the agriculture industry	$1.4B	Flagship Pioneering, Baillie Gifford & 26 others	78/100
2nd	Koppert 1967, Berkel en Rodenrijs (Netherlands), Late Stage	Provider of biological crop protection and pollination solutions for growers	$150M	HAL, Europa	69/100
3rd	Provivi 2013, Santa Monica (United States), Series C	Developer of agricultural solutions designed to protect crops from insect damage	$211M	Malaysian Life Sciences Capital Fund, Temasek ... & 17 others	64/100
4th	Resurrect Bio 2021, London (United Kingdom), Series A	Provider of AI-based crop protection solutions	$10.3M	SynBioVen, Marcap Investments & 11 others	60/100
5th	Solasta Bio 2020, Glasgow (United Kingdom), Series A	Provider of pest control services and inputs	$20.8M	UK Innovation Science & Seed Fund, Scottish Investment Bank ... & 17 others	59/100
6th	Vestaron 2001, Kalamazoo (United States), Series F	Revolutionizing crop protection with peptide technology for sustainable agriculture	$287M	Pangaea Ventures, Cultivian Sandbox & 25 others	58/100
7th	AgZen 2007, Cambridge (United States), Series B	Developer of spray and formulation technology to reduce pesticide pollution	$23.5M	DCVC, Material Impact & 3 others	58/100
8th	IPL Biologicals 1994, Gurugram (India), Series B	Manufactures and supplies plant nutrition & protection products	$17.6M	Radhey Buildhome, Ganesh Hire Purchase and Leasing Finance ... & 20 others	58/100
9th	Biotalys 2013, Ghent (Belgium), Public	Agritech company pioneering protein-based biocontrol solutions for sustainable and safe food	$53.6M	Novalis LifeSciences, Gimv & 11 others	57/100
10th	Advance Agrolife 2002, Jaipur (India), Public	Agrochemical manufacturer and distributor dedicated to sustainable agriculture and global reach	-	-	57/100
15th	UPL 1969, Mumbai (India), Public	Sustainable agriculture solutions provider empowering growers and transforming global food chains	-	ADIA, NAFA Capital Advisors & 2 others	56/100

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UPL has made 9 investments in companies including Impetus and Solasta Bio. UPL has also acquired 9 companies including Kudos Chemie Limited and Arysta LifeScience.

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Date of Investment/Acquisition	Type	Company Name	Founded Year	Location
Mar 19, 2024	Investments	Impetus	2019	St. Louis (United States)
Mar 19, 2024	Investments	Solasta Bio	2020	Glasgow (United Kingdom)
Jul 06, 2022	Investments	Phospholutions	2016	State College (United States)