About AgriTech sector in India
The AgriTech sector in India comprises 5.16K companies, including 794 funded companies having collectively raised $6.56B in venture capital money and private equity. Out of these, 157 are Series A+ funded.
AgriTech sector in India has seen 33 acquisitions and 19 IPOs.
This sector includes companies providing enhanced farm inputs, software, tech enabled hardware for crop, livestock, aquaculture and insect farming.
Companies included in AgriTech
Companies providing enhanced farm inputs, software, tech enabled hardware for crop, livestock, aquaculture and insect farmingCompanies excluded in AgriTech
Companies providing industry agnostic software, tech enabled hardware, as well as traditional farming companies,Top AgriTech Companies in India
There are more than 5.16K companies in AgriTech in India. Ecozen Solutions is the top AgriTech company in India, ranked using Tracxn Score (what's this?).
Here are 5 of the top AgriTech companies in India:
Company | Description | Location | Founded | Current Stage | Private Funding Raised |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Developer of automated irrigation systems leveraging AI and IoT | Pune (India) | 2010 | Series C | $76.4M | |
Online retailer of agricultural inputs connecting retailers and suppliers | Gurugram (India) | 2020 | Series B | $33.1M | |
Order fresh chicken, mutton, and fish online with speedy delivery | Chennai (India) | 2016 | Acquired | $38.1M | |
Provider of direct-to-consumer fresh produce platform | Ahmednagar (India) | 2020 | Series A | $25.4M | |
Online retailer of fresh fish, poultry, mutton, and ready-to-cook items | Bengaluru (India) | 2015 | Series D | $320M |
Companies founded year-on-year in the AgriTech sector in India
8 new startups have been founded so far in 2026 in the AgriTech sector in India. 627 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 | 8 |
2025 | 51 |
2024 | 152 |
2023 | 239 |
2022 | 352 |
2021 | 467 |
2020 | 627 |
2019 | 416 |
2018 | 351 |
2017 | 299 |
Stage-wise distribution of AgriTech sector companies in India
Out of the total 5,161 AgriTech companies in India, 794 have secured funding. Among them, 157 have reached Series A or higher, and 96 to Series B or beyond.
Founded - 5,161
Funded - 794
Series A+ - 157
Series B+ - 96
Series C+ - 70
Company Stage | No. of companies |
|---|---|
Founded | 5,161 |
Funded | 794 |
Series A+ | 157 |
Series B+ | 96 |
Series C+ | 70 |
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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 $5.51B in the last 10 years. The most amount of funding was in 2021 at more than $1.2B. There has been a total funding of $145M in 2026 till date.
- Total Funding
Year | Total Funding |
|---|---|
2026 | $145M |
2025 | $669M |
2024 | $468M |
2023 | $541M |
2022 | $944M |
2021 | $1.2B |
2020 | $600M |
2019 | $378M |
2018 | $442M |
2017 | $118M |
Recent Funding Rounds in AgriTech in India
In the year 2026, till April 2026, AgriTech companies in India have raised $97M in equity funding across 17 rounds.
In the same period last year (i.e. till April 2025), AgriTech companies in India had raised $98.2M across 49 rounds.
So, 2026 has seen a 1.24% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Angel | 4709 | Apr 23, 2026 | ||
Series B | 3384 | Apr 08, 2026 | ||
Series A | 2055 | Apr 02, 2026 | ||
Seed | 1632 | Mar 30, 2026 | ||
Seed | 3992 | Mar 26, 2026 |
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) | ||
New York City (United States) | qZense Labs and Agrifi | |
Hyderabad (India) |
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 | Feb 27, 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 | 1 |
2023 | 4 |
2022 | 8 |
2021 | 4 |
2020 | 2 |
2019 | 3 |
2018 | - |
2017 | - |
IPOs in AgriTech in India
In the year 2025, till October 2025, 4 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) | |
Oct 08, 2025 | Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), National Stock Exchange (NSE) | |
Sep 30, 2025 | Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) | |
Feb 18, 2025 | Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) | |
Sep 27, 2024 | National Stock Exchange (NSE) |
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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, IIT Bombay and BITS Pilani.
College | No. of companies |
|---|---|
IIT Kharagpur | 38 |
IIT Bombay | 34 |
BITS Pilani | 32 |
IIT Delhi | 27 |
IIT Madras | 26 |
IIM Calcutta | 21 |
IIM Ahmedabad | 20 |
IIT Roorkee | 20 |
IIT Kanpur | 19 |
IIT Guwahati | 14 |
Total funding in AgriTech companies founded by alumni from top colleges in India
In the last 10 years, IIT Madras graduates' AgriTech companies in India have raised the most funding among top colleges. IIT Kharagpur alumni are second, and Indian School of Business alumni are third.
College | Total Funding |
|---|---|
IIT Madras | $868M |
IIT Kharagpur | $823M |
Indian School of Business | $694M |
Harvard Business School | $514M |
Harvard University | $463M |
IIM Bangalore | $460M |
IIT Delhi | $426M |
IIM Ahmedabad | $289M |
IIM Calcutta | $264M |
Anna University | $148M |
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ADM creates joint venture with Alltech in the animal feed segmentFusoes & Aquisicoes•Sep 25, 2025•ADM, Alltech
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ADM, Alltech launch North American Animal Feed Joint VentureFinancial Post•Sep 24, 2025•ADM, Alltech
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Tendercuts Gets Recognised For Its ‘Exceptional Employee Experience’apnnews.com•Jul 14, 2025•TenderCuts
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TenderCuts Aims for Rs 120 Crore ARR by March 2026 After RestructuringNewsDrum•Jul 01, 2025•TenderCuts
