Agritech startup AgroStar raises $6.7 million from Accel India, other existing backersFounded in 2013 by Sitanshu Sheth and Shardul Sheth, Pune-based AgroStar leverages data and technology to provide good quality agri-inputs ...
08 Apr, 2025, 03.13 PM IST
INI Farms gets Rs 16 crore investment from ESG First FundINI Farms, a leading exporter of fruits and vegetables in India, has received a $1.95m investment from the ESG First Fund managed by Aavish...
13 Apr, 2023, 03.30 PM IST
Bertelsmann raises $500 million to deploy in IndiaThe growth stage-focused firm that does not have an India-dedicated fund but invests out of the parent’s balance sheet will now look to do ...
28 Jun, 2022, 12.00 PM IST
Pune-based AgroStar fully acquires INI FarmsFollowing this acquisition, AgroStar will provide market linkage solutions for the domestic and export markets to its large network of farm...
31 Mar, 2022, 01.28 PM IST
Agritech startup AgroStar launches personal accident insurance cover for farmersAs per the terms of the programme, a farmer who purchases agri inputs from the AgroStar App will get a benefit of personal accident insuran...
25 Jan, 2022, 05.09 PM IST
Agritech startup AgroStar bags $70 million in new fundsThe agritech startup plans to use the fresh capital to accelerate growth through omnichannel expansion and market linkages.
07 Dec, 2021, 06.50 PM IST
Startups break new ground, use tech to help farmersThese firms are tapping governments, insurers, banks, farming co-operatives, development agencies and corporate social responsibility progr...
26 Jul, 2019, 12.12 PM IST
AgroStar raises Rs 188 crore in Series-C roundThe company is also planning to strengthen its leadership team by bringing in top executives to lead various verticals like technology, dat...
13 Mar, 2019, 08.49 AM IST
VC investors head to Bharat for real impactThere is growing realisation across the board on the need to look at businesses that address problems in tier II towns.
15 Dec, 2017, 09.06 AM IST
Millennial farmers log on to apps for a better yieldFarmers are using apps & on-ground experts from startups for data-driven farming
27 Sep, 2017, 10.19 AM IST
Road to increasing engagement remains challenging for agri-input startupsThe big idea is to solve the information asymmetry in the farming community, which should induce reliance and lead to disruption of the con...
02 Jun, 2017, 12.43 AM IST
Agritech startups are using imaging tech to offer real-time solution to farmers on pests, crop diseasesAgritech start-ups are investing approximately Rs 5 crore each in building groundbreaking image recognition technology that enables farmers...
30 Mar, 2017, 08.30 AM IST
Accel, others invest $10 million in AgroStarThe funds raised will be largely focussed on technological upgradation, which includes focusing on hiring in areas of technology, marketing...
07 Mar, 2017, 09.16 AM IST
ET Startup Awards: We can build new peripheral roads if Karnataka would bear the cost: Nitin Gadkari to entrepreneursKant sahib, being in the planning commission, do consider a separate fund to finance the development of metros like Mumbai, Kolkata and Ben...
05 Sep, 2016, 04.57 AM IST
ET Startup Awards 2016: How AgroStar is making a profit while making a differenceThe startup has partnered with more than 150 brands, including multinational companies such as Syngenta to provide raw materials, seeds.
08 Aug, 2016, 02.58 AM IST
AgroStar mops up Rs 24 crore from IDG Ventures, Aavishkaar Venture ManagementAgroStar initially started by providing information on call to farmers, getting an initial traction of 100 calls a week.
13 Aug, 2015, 04.48 PM IST
Banyan Green raises Rs 1 crore from I3N, other angelsBanyan Green Fuels, a startup that develops customised biofuels for clients, has raised Rs 1 crore from Intellecap Impact Investment Networ...
19 Dec, 2014, 04.28 AM IST