Thanks to technology and innovation that India’s agriculture sector is witnessing a boost in the sector. Data says, India’s agriculture sector employs nearly 50% of the country’s population and contributes 16-17% to GDP. This growing sub-segment of agritech is attracting attention from VCs and angel investors in a big way, as they see the opportunity of reshaping how food and farming work in India through digital technology, precision farming, supply chain optimization, and sustainable farming practices.
How AgriTech Angels Are Different
AgriTech angel investors have a different mindset, approach, and criteria for startup investing. They are:
Knowledge of AgriTech
They know the agricultural value chain end-to-end—from the farming cycles, rural markets, agri-inputs, logistics, to the challenges and nuances of each segment.
Accepts slow growth
They are comfortable with slow growth and longer return periods. They realise that AgriTech startups take time to build because of the seasonal nature of agri-business, long customer acquisition, and adoption cycles.
Impact-Focused
They are more impact-focused and want to make a dent in improving rural livelihoods, sustainability, food security, and climate resilience.
Embrace Low-Tech, Offline, or No-Tech
They are open to and look for non-standard digital models like offline-first (or no-tech) tools, FPOs and farmer collectives, regional language and vernacular platforms, alternate distribution, and pre-seed or very early-stage investments.
Connected to the Rural Sphere
They have access to and can connect startups to farmer collectives, cooperatives, government bodies like agri departments, anchor buyers, and large agri-businesses.
Risk and Regulation-Tolerant
They understand the regulatory environment of agri-business, have weathered agri-policy changes, and can navigate risks such as weather and price volatility, and changing policies.
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Venture Capital Firms
1. Peak XV Partners (previously Sequoia Capital India & SEA)
Peak XV Partners is one of the leading Indian VC firms and has played a pivotal role in India’s startup ecosystem since 2006. The firm has gained attention for investing in large, high-growth consumer technology companies, including Byju’s, Lenskart, Delhivery, CarDekho, BharatPe, UrbanClap, and Zomato.
Peak XV has been active in the agriculture sector recently, with investments in start-ups like DeHaat and Absolute Foods. The firm has a focus on scaling up large consumer companies with significant unit economics, and therefore, looks to back agribusiness startups that have a clear go-to-market strategy for scaling their business. This focus on scaling Indian startups to global markets has set Peak XV Partners apart, and they have used this expertise to assist some of their agritech portfolio companies in their foray into overseas markets.
With a focus on digital platforms with significant technology use-cases, the firm’s portfolio companies cover a range of segments, including data-driven agriculture solutions (Farmaat, Mytrica, Fieldbit), direct-to-consumer agricultural brands (Osel, Grofers Agro), supply chain management (Komli Systems, Delivery Angel, FreshToHome), and more.
Peak XV’s portfolio in the agricultural technology space aims to solve the ground-level problems in the agriculture value chain and create sustainable business models in the space. The fund also has a special focus on women and other diverse founders in India. Its investment strategy is not only restricted to consumer and B2B startups but also open to other business models as well, and it has recently invested in companies spanning fields as diverse as agricultural deep tech (NexGreen), secondary materials (Earthsecurities), and hardware (Agiltronics).
2. Accel Partners
Accel Partners announced its eighth India fund earlier this year, with $650 million in funding. The US-based firm, which made an early bet on consumer internet trends in India and has played a leading role in the country’s startup ecosystem over the years, has shown a continued interest in the agriculture space in recent years. The VC firm has invested in startups like SolMac, iProcure, AgroStar, and Gramener that focus on agri-marketplaces for farmers, agricultural fintech, supply chain management, and data-driven insights for agriculture.
Accel is known for its hands-on approach and operational guidance, which can help agritech startups that are looking to build their business and navigate complex rural and agricultural markets in India. The firm also invests across the spectrum from seed-stage to Series C, and therefore, can back any agritech startup at any stage.
3. Matrix Partners India
Matrix Partners India, which has backed unicorns like Ola, Freshworks, Simplilearn, and Razorpay, has recently closed its fourth fund at $450 million. The VC firm is most active in the early-stage investment stage, and it is backing early-stage technology startups. Its recent investments in the agricultural space have been in agritech fintech (KisanUp) and agriculture-focused mobility (Flastmile).
Matrix’s investment thesis has a strong focus on financial technology and deep tech, and this has translated to the agriculture vertical as well.
4. Lightspeed Venture Partners
Lightspeed Venture Partners is a global VC firm that has participated in over 70 deals in India across early-stage to growth-stage deals. The firm’s investment strategy focuses on consumer internet and enterprise software in the early stages, and later-stage growth and expansion.
The firm has invested in food and agribusiness logistics companies in India such as Faargo, and other B2B and B2C companies that focus on agricultural businesses.
5. Kalaari Capital
Kalaari Capital is an Indian VC firm that has made early investments in multiple category leaders and unicorns in India. The VC firm, which is known for its focus on consumer internet companies in India and an entrepreneur-first investment philosophy, has invested in agricultural startups like Agrim and Equilibrium.
Kalaari is open to investing in companies across multiple business models, including consumer internet platforms serving rural customers, healthcare startups serving farmers, and enterprise software for agricultural businesses.
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6. Blume Ventures
Blume Ventures is a Mumbai based early-stage fund that invests in Indian startups with global ambition. The VC firm’s investment focus areas that can be applied to the agricultural space include Jai Kisan, Stellapps. and Niqo Robotics.
The firm’s investment thesis is highly technology-focused, and this plays out in the agricultural tech startups they have invested in as well.
7. Nexus Venture Partners
Nexus Venture Partners is a VC firm with over 15 years of experience, having raised over $150 million for its fourth fund. The firm has deep expertise in enterprise software and B2B, and a strong pipeline of investments in financial technology and healthcare technology. In the agriculture technology space, the firm has invested in Intello Labs, Ekta Software Solutions, Suminter India Organic and Sohan Lal Commodity Management.
The firm has primarily backed B2B agritech startups, and can be a good bet for B2B agri-tech startups that are at the seed-stage to Series B.
8. 3one4 Capital
3one4 Capital is a Bangalore-based fund that invests in early-stage technology startups across all sectors. It is particularly focused on seed-stage startups, and its recent investments have been in several agricultural startups like Fasal (AI powered platform).
3one4 Capital has a Southeast Asia focus, and the fund has invested in agricultural startups in the region as well.
9. Elevation Capital (earlier SAIF Partners)
Elevation Capital has raised $775 million across three funds and counts several unicorns and India’s most valuable startup (Acko) in its portfolio. It has invested in some food and agribusiness logistics companies in India, like Faargo, and an agri-tech company in the supply chain space called Farmzpace.
The VC firm can be a great bet for agritech startups that are looking to scale in the medium- to long-term, as it has an excellent track record of investing in winners and successful exits.
10. India Quotient
India Quotient is a VC firm that focuses on early and seed-stage investments in early-stage companies. The firm has experience with consumer technology and fintech, which it has translated into investments in agriculture-related startups like BharatAgri and LeanAgri.
11. Chiratae Ventures (earlier IDG Ventures India)
Chiratae Ventures is an Indian VC firm with over 15 years of experience in technology investments, and it has built up expertise across consumer internet, enterprise software, and healthcare technology. The VC firm’s experience in deep technology and software products for B2B audiences has lent itself to investments in agricultural technology, and it is backing startups building end-to-end solutions for the agricultural value chain.
12. Stellaris Venture Partners
Stellaris Venture Partners is a Bangalore-based VC firm that is building a reputation for itself in early-stage technology investments. The firm has also focused on deep technology and enterprise software, which have come into play in investments in agriculture technology
13. Bessemer Venture Partners
Bessemer Venture Partners is an international VC firm with a large presence in India. It focuses on investing in enterprise software and consumer internet startups that it sees the potential to scale globally.
The VC firm has a couple of agricultural investments that focus on B2B and B2C software platforms in the agricultural space with the potential to serve the global markets, including Hiperpure and Fieldbit.
14. Omidyar Network India
Omidyar Network India is an investment firm that focuses on market-based approaches for creating opportunities and building capacities for underserved communities. The fund, which is an active investor in agriculture-related startups in India, has applied its approach in agriculture by investing in fintech for farmers and small businesses (Kaleidofin) and digital identity (Krishify).
However, it recently announced it would no longer be making investments in the country but continue to support the exisiting portals.
15. Jungle Ventures
Jungle Ventures is a Singapore-based VC fund that has a presence in Southeast Asia and in India as well. It has an active focus on early-stage consumer internet, logistics, and fintech startups, and it has used this investment thesis to make forays in agricultural technologies serving farmers and agricultural businesses.
16. Venture Highway
Venture Highway invests in startups across the technology spectrum, but its recent investments have included startups in the food and agribusiness logistics spaces, such as BharatRohan, a marketplace that helps farmers and large agricultural businesses buy and sell produce.
17. Inventus Capital Partners
Inventus Capital Partners is a VC firm that makes investments in technology companies in India and the US. The VC firm, which has some investments in agricultural technology in India, has an international focus and investor group, and therefore has experience in applying a similar investment thesis in agriculture as well, notably Omnivore Partners and aquaculture tech company like Euryka.
18. Nakul G
Nakul G. is an Agra-based angel investor with a strong focus on India’s agriculture and agritech sectors. An MBA graduate from Sikkim Manipal University, Nakul is passionate about supporting startups that modernize farming practices, improve supply chains, and promote organic and sustainable agriculture. While his investments are primarily at the early stage, he has shown consistent interest in innovations that bridge technology and rural livelihoods. His focus makes him a valuable ally for agritech founders seeking investors who understand both the business and grassroots realities of Indian farming.
19. Prime Venture Partners
Prime Venture Partners is a Bangalore-based VC fund that focuses on early-stage technology investments. The firm, which also focuses on deep technology and enterprise software for its investments, has used this approach in the agricultural technology space as well, making investments in PoshN and Navadhan.
20. AngelList India
AngelList India has emerged as one of the most important platforms for angel investors to participate in funding deals across all sectors and at all stages. With participation in 120 deals in 2024, AL India has been an important platform to connect agritech startups and investors in the agriculture sector.
To sum up,
Agriculture in India is set for a digital revolution. Farm management software, soil scanning drones, last-mile agri-logistics, and every other component in the agriculture value chain are being redesigned through innovation and ingenuity. The investors list above do not solely invest in agriculture. They do, however, have a strong interest in adjacent sectors: logistics, fintech, SaaS, sustainability, and rural inclusion. This places them in a position of enabler in the growth of AgriTech.
Platforms such as Tablon are committed to supporting small businesses and agri-entrepreneurs in connecting to such investors. Bridging the gap between ideas and funds, we are committed to transforming India’s agriculture ecosystem to a future-ready, tech-led, force for good.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is an angel investor in the context of agriculture?
An angel investor in agriculture is an individual or institutional backer who provides capital to early-stage agri-businesses or AgriTech startups in exchange for equity or convertible debt. These investors typically offer more than funding; they bring industry insights, networks, and mentorship that can be valuable in scaling an agricultural venture.
2. Do these investors fund only AgriTech startups?
Not necessarily. Most investors on this list fund technology-first or impact-driven startups, many of which intersect with agriculture through logistics, supply chain, fintech, IoT, or sustainability. While some focus directly on agriculture, others invest in adjacent sectors that support or complement agri-business operations.
3. What kind of AgriTech startups are investors most interested in today?
Current trends attracting investor attention include:
- Smart farming and precision agriculture (IoT, sensors, AI)
- Farm-to-fork supply chains
- Climate resilience and sustainable agri-practices
- Rural fintech and crop insurance platforms
- Agri-marketplaces for inputs and outputs
- Post-harvest and cold storage solutions
- Traceability and food safety platforms
4. At what stage should an agriculture startup approach these investors?
Most of the investors listed invest at early stages (Pre-seed, Seed, and Series A), though some go up to Series B and C. You should ideally have:
- A proof of concept or MVP (Minimum Viable Product)
- Initial traction or pilot results
- A scalable business model
- A committed founding team
5. Are these investors open to startups from rural or semi-urban India?
Yes. Many of these investors, especially firms like Tablon, India Quotient, and 3one4 Capital, focus on underserved markets, including rural and semi-urban regions. They often prioritize startups that solve grassroots problems with scalable tech or service models.
