About AgriTech sector in India
The AgriTech sector in India comprises 5.46K companies, including 831 funded companies having collectively raised $6.71B in venture capital money and private equity. Out of these, 161 are Series A+ funded.
AgriTech sector in India has seen 35 acquisitions and 19 IPOs.
This sector includes companies providing enhanced farm inputs, software, tech enabled hardware for crop, livestock, aquaculture and insect farming.
AgriTech sector is also known as AgriTechTech, AgriTech-Tech, Digital AgriTech or AgriTech Technology Solutions.
Companies providing enhanced farm inputs, software, tech enabled hardware for crop, livestock, aquaculture and insect farming are included in this sector. Companies providing industry agnostic software, tech enabled hardware, as well as traditional farming companies, are excluded.
Top AgriTech Companies in India
There are 5,464 AgriTech startups in India which include Ecozen Solutions, Agrim, KisanKonnect, FreshToHome, ZappFresh. Out of these, 831 startups are funded, with 161 having secured Series A+ funding.
2026 has seen the creation of 64 AgriTech startups in India. Over the past 10 years, an average of 313 new companies have been launched annually. Notably, several of these startups have been founded by alumni of IIT Kharagpur, BITS Pilani and IIT Delhi.
Here is the list of top AgriTech startups in India
Developer of automated irrigation systems leveraging AI and IoT. It optimize crop yields and reduce maintenance requirements. IT provides smart solar irrigation solutions for farmers, offering reliable and optimal irrigation with minimal maintenance.
Key facts about Ecozen Solutions
2. Agrim
Operator of a digital marketplace for agricultural input supply procurement. This platform connects manufacturers with retailers to facilitate the distribution of seeds, fertilizers, pesticides, and farm machinery. The system enables retailers to browse product catalogs and manage inventory replenishment through an online interface. By streamlining the procurement process, the service assists in the movement of agricultural supplies from producers to local retail outlets.
Key facts about Agrim
3. KisanKonnect
Provider of direct-to-consumer fresh produce platform. They offer wide range of products such as mangoes, apples, guava, potato, tomatoes, dry fruits, fruits juices and more. It connects farmers directly with consumers, eliminating intermediaries and ensuring fair prices.
Key facts about KisanKonnect
- Founded Year: 2020
- Location: Ahmednagar (India)
- Stage: Series A
- Total Funding till date: $25.4M
- Investors: Mistry Ventures, Green Frontier Capital and 53 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series A, Jul 08, 2025, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 74/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 653 Competitors
4. FreshToHome
Online retailer of fresh fish, poultry, mutton, and ready-to-cook items. The business provides various cuts of chicken, fish, and goat meat. Ready-to-cook products such as samosas, cutlets, sausages, and curries are available. The retailer also provides combo packs, steaks, fillets, Indian breads, and dairy products.
Key facts about FreshToHome
- Founded Year: 2015
- Location: Bengaluru (India)
- Stage: Series D
- Total Funding till date: $320M
- Investors: Raed Ventures, Oasis Investment Holding and 98 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Venture Debt, Jan 02, 2026, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 74/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 2 of 137 Competitors
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5. ZappFresh
Platform offering fresh meat, chicken, seafood, and ready-to-eat non-vegetarian products. It offers products such as fish cuts, fish steaks, whole fishes, fish fillets, prawns, mutton boneless, mutton keema, chicken thighs, and more. It also offers ready-to-eat products like chicken kebabs, mutton kebabs, chicken fingers, chicken wings, prawn cheese balls, cutlets, fish sticks, and more. The mobile app is available for Android and iOS users.
Key facts about ZappFresh
- Founded Year: 2015
- Location: Gurugram (India)
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $14.5M
- Investors: A R Chadha & Co, SIDBI Venture Capital and 41 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series A, Feb 02, 2024, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 72/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 4 of 316 Competitors
Companies founded year-on-year in the AgriTech sector in India
64 new startups have been founded so far in 2026 in the AgriTech sector in India. 633 AgriTech startups in India were founded in 2020 - this is the most number of startups founded in any year in the last 10 years.
- Total Number of Companies
Year | No. of companies |
|---|---|
2026 | 64 |
2025 | 85 |
2024 | 171 |
2023 | 257 |
2022 | 362 |
2021 | 475 |
2020 | 633 |
2019 | 422 |
2018 | 354 |
2017 | 307 |
Stage-wise distribution of AgriTech sector companies in India
Out of the total 5,464 AgriTech companies in India, 831 have secured funding. Among them, 161 have reached Series A or higher, and 100 to Series B or beyond.
Founded - 5,464
Funded - 831
Series A+ - 161
Series B+ - 100
Series C+ - 73
Company Stage | No. of companies |
|---|---|
Founded | 5,464 |
Funded | 831 |
Series A+ | 161 |
Series B+ | 100 |
Series C+ | 73 |
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Funding Trends in the AgriTech sector in India
Total funding year-on-year in the AgriTech sector in India
The AgriTech sector in India saw a total funding of more than $5.66B in the last 10 years. The most amount of funding was in 2021 at more than $1.18B. There has been a total funding of $192M in 2026 till date.
- Total Funding
Year | Total Funding |
|---|---|
2026 | $192M |
2025 | $692M |
2024 | $524M |
2023 | $542M |
2022 | $976M |
2021 | $1.18B |
2020 | $599M |
2019 | $392M |
2018 | $444M |
2017 | $112M |
Recent Funding Rounds in AgriTech in India
In the year 2026, till August 2026, AgriTech companies in India have raised $144M in equity funding across 45 rounds.
In the same period last year (i.e. till August 2025), AgriTech companies in India had raised $203M across 91 rounds.
So, 2026 has seen a 29% drop in funding in AgriTech companies in India as compared to 2025.
Here are some recent, important funding rounds in AgriTech companies in India:
Company | Round Raised | Amount Raised | Funding Date | Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Series A | 9800 | Aug 05, 2026 | ||
Series B | 1070 | Jul 14, 2026 | ||
Series A | 7448 | Jul 14, 2026 | ||
Seed | 3357 | Jul 02, 2026 | ||
Seed | 3139 | Jul 2026 | and 1 more |
Top Investors in AgriTech in India
BIRAC is the top investor in AgriTech companies in India based on number of companies invested.
Here are some top investors in AgriTech companies in India:
Investor | Location | Top Portfolio Companies |
|---|---|---|
Delhi (India) | ||
Mumbai (India) | ||
Delhi (India) | ||
Bengaluru (India) | ||
New York City (United States) | qZense Labs and Agrifi |
M&A activity in AgriTech sector in India
In the year 2026, till January 2026, 1 acquisition happened in AgriTech sector in India. Last year, in 2025, a total of 3 acquisitions happened in AgriTech sector in India.
Here are some recent, important acquisitions in AgriTech sector in India:
Company | Acquisition Type | Acquisition Date | Acquirers |
|---|---|---|---|
Business Acquisition | Jan 04, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Jun 09, 2025 | ||
Business Acquisition | Feb 07, 2025 | ||
Business Acquisition | Jan 22, 2025 | ||
Business Acquisition | Jun 21, 2024 |
Acquisition trends in AgriTech sector in India
Here are the acquisition trends in AgriTech sector in India:
- Total Number of Acquisitions
Year | No. of companies |
|---|---|
2026 | 1 |
2025 | 3 |
2024 | 2 |
2023 | 3 |
2022 | 8 |
2021 | 4 |
2020 | 2 |
2019 | 3 |
2018 | - |
2017 | - |
IPOs in AgriTech in India
In the year 2025, till October 2025, 2 IPOs happened in AgriTech sector in India.
Here are some recent, important IPOs in AgriTech sector in India:
Company | IPO Date | Exchange Symbol |
|---|---|---|
Oct 09, 2025 | Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) | |
Sep 30, 2025 | Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) | |
Sep 27, 2024 | National Stock Exchange (NSE) | |
Mar 28, 2023 | National Stock Exchange (NSE) | |
Dec 23, 2022 | Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) |
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Colleges which produce the most AgriTech companies in India
Companies founded by alumni from top colleges in the AgriTech in India
Most number of AgriTech startups in India have been founded by alumni from IIT Kharagpur, BITS Pilani and IIT Delhi.
College | No. of companies |
|---|---|
IIT Kharagpur | 39 |
BITS Pilani | 36 |
IIT Delhi | 33 |
IIT Bombay | 32 |
IIT Madras | 24 |
IIT Kanpur | 21 |
IIM Ahmedabad | 20 |
IIT Roorkee | 20 |
IIM Calcutta | 17 |
IIT Guwahati | 15 |
Total funding in AgriTech companies founded by alumni from top colleges in India
In the last 10 years, IIT Kharagpur graduates' AgriTech companies in India have raised the most funding among top colleges. IIT Madras alumni are second, and Indian School of Business alumni are third.
College | Total Funding |
|---|---|
IIT Kharagpur | $827M |
IIT Madras | $750M |
Indian School of Business | $698M |
Harvard Business School | $527M |
Harvard University | $474M |
IIM Bangalore | $460M |
IIT Delhi | $406M |
IIM Ahmedabad | $295M |
Cornell University | $261M |
IIT Bombay | $199M |
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