AgTech Revolution: Spotlight on Karnataka’s Pioneering Indian Startups

India has been witnessing an uprise of innovative startups in various sectors. Yet, the one sector that is witnessing a paradigm shift is the AgTech industry. More so after the global COVID-19 pandemic, which emphasized the importance of building resilient food systems. This article focuses on promising startups that emerged in the AgTech scene after 2020, which are making phenomenal reforms in the agricultural sector. These startups, based out of Karnataka, India, are redefining agricultural practices, helping farmers, optimizing supply chains, engaging in sustainable farming practices, and paving the way for a technological revolution in the agricultural sector.

These startups not only use innovative solutions to increase agricultural productivity but also ensure the welfare of its primary stakeholders – the farmers. By incorporating digital technology and artificial intelligence into everyday agricultural practices, these startups usher in a new era of ‘Smart Farming’. Their efforts play a crucial role in meeting the increasing food demand of our growing population, helping India move towards food security and sustainability.

Turning the spotlight into these transformational startups, we delve into what they do, their objectives, and their contributions to the agricultural sector. Here are the promising AgTech companies, all based in Karnataka, which emerged after 2020 that are making a substantial difference:

Vegrow

Founded by Kiran Naik, Mrudhukar Batchu, Praneeth Kumar, and Shobhit Jain, Vegrow is simplifying farming and increasing land utilization for farmers by partnering with them, aggregating supply, and selling to organized demand. Their mission is to build the world’s biggest asset-light farmer.

Bhasha: Life

Bhasha: Life, founded by Mayank Tiwari, is an innovative startup focusing on addressing the challenges of forward and backward linkages of non perishable agri products, handlooms and handicrafts to generate better margins, cultivate transparency, and instill trust within the supply chain.

ReshaMandi

Founded by Mayank Tiwari, Saurabh Agarwal, and Utkarsh Apoorva, ReshaMandi is creating a full-stack ecosystem to organise the natural fibre supply chain worldwide, providing services including quality testing, technical advisory, high-quality inputs, and market linkages at each node of the natural fibre supply chain.

Agdhi Technologies

Agdhi Technologies, founded by Anshad Ameenza and Nikhil Das is on a mission to integrate digital technology and human ingenuity to develop sustainable methods in agriculture.

AgriFi

AgriFi, a digital credit Agri ecosystem founded by Abhilash Thirupathy specializes in agricultural platforms, market linkages, and credit. It was founded with a pledge to transform and revitalize the agri sector using digital technology.

Farmstop

Pradeep Reddy founded ethical online E-store Farmstop to promote organic farming and provide consumers with access to farm-fresh produce from authentic organic farmers through their full-stack solutions.

Onato

Founders Ashish Jindal and Vedant Katiyar are driving Onato to build a technological platform for India’s massive fruits and vegetables (F&V) industry.

ONO ARK INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED

Founders Yayati Boruah and Rama Kancharapu’s company, ONO ARK develops data-driven tech solutions to improve efficiency and transparency in the agricultural industry.

Orga Plants

Orga Plants, an AgTech venture launched by Manish Thilagar and Thejas Adithiya, strives to create sustainable solutions in the agricultural industry.

Inor Fresh

Founders, Melwin Dsouza and Melwin Mathias started Inor Fresh, a tech enable B2B business platform focusing on the fresh seafood and aqua market. They are reshaping the seafood industry by connecting fishermen, farmers, and the international market seamlessly.

Gramiyaa

Bringing the traditional flavours and culture of the countryside to urban markets, Gramiyaa offers a wide range of organic products that are sufficient for a household, making it a preferred choice for consumers favoring organic lifestyle.