Mark Fitz
Asia’s startup ecosystem is vibrant and innovative, with unique solutions being offered by entrepreneurs and businesses. For this article, we turn our lens towards the promising new ventures in the Agtech space centered in Maharashtra, India. All these startups have made significant strides since 2020 in their quest to revolutionize the agricultural sector with the power of technology.
Representing a spectrum from digitization of trading to precision farming, these startups are driven by a vision to ensure sustainable practices, efficient operations, and inclusive growth. Their offerings build on technological advancements like data analytics, e-commerce, ERP, and remote sensing, thus transforming the traditional way of doing business in agriculture.
The synergies of technology, agriculture, and business innovation are well captured in these startups. The enthusiasm and confidence shown by these startups are sure to inspire existing and aspiring entrepreneurs in Maharashtra and across Asia. Let’s take a closer look at some of the promising AgTech startups that have emerged in recent times.
Innoterra
Innoterra, an AgTech platform based in Mumbai, was founded by Didier Sangiorgio, Francisco Fernandez, Pablo Erat, and Ron Pal. This startup aims to transform the food ecosystem, ensuring a sustainable supply of healthy food to the world. Through their platform, Innoterra helps small and mid-scale farmers and partners by improving their access to information, insights, infrastructure, people, markets, and capital. You can connect with them through their LinkedIn page.
Ebuysugar
Ebuysugar, located in Kolhapur, is a growing B2B Agri-commerce platform. They aim to revolutionize the highly fragmented and unorganized sugar industry and address the working capital problems in the industry through their trading platform and soon-to-be-launched NBFC. Stay connected with them through their Facebook and Twitter (@jkindiaofficial) handles.
Crophle
Founded by Advait Thakur, Anilkumar Patil, and Kavya Gupta, Mumbai-based Crophle aims to disrupt India’s agricultural sector. Their focus is on replacing corrupt parts of the agriculture supply chain, thereby ensuring better livelihoods for farmers and vegetable vendors. Connect with them via their Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter (@crophle) pages.
AgriVijay
AgriVijay, a Pune-based agritech startup, aims to make farmers energy-independent through a selection of Renewable Energy products. Their platform facilitates a reduction of dependence on fossil fuels like diesel and firewood, thereby increasing savings and contributing to climate change. Follow them on Facebook, Twitter (@AgrivijayT), and LinkedIn to stay updated.
GreenSat Innovation Labs
GreenSat Innovation Labs, co-founded by Aarush Yadav, Ankesh Toshniwal, Deepak Yadav, and Jash Sheth, is a satellite imagery data analytics company based out of Mumbai. They focus on serving the precision-farming community and delivering risk-mitigation solutions, thus ensuring smarter farming practices. Connect with them via their Facebook page and Twitter handle (@GreenSatIndia).
Bharat Krushi Seva
Hemant Dhole Patil and Sharayu Lande founded Bharat Krushi Seva with the vision of providing farmers a platform offering a range of services, including personalized crop advisory and market connectivity. Using data analytics and remote sensing technology, they aim to increase productivity and reduce production costs. You can connect with them on Facebook, Twitter (@krushi_seva), and LinkedIn.
All these startups stand testament to the limitless possibilities that the blend of technology and agriculture can create. As they continue to grow, we can look forward to greener and more technologically advanced agricultural practices in India and around the world.
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