Ankur Capital

Ankur Capital, established in 2014 and headquartered in Mumbai, India, is an early-stage venture capital firm. It invests in digital and deep science technology companies, often taking contrarian bets in overlooked markets. The firm has been the first institutional investor in several notable companies, including Captain Fresh, Cropin, Rupifi, String Bio, and Vegrow, spanning sectors like supply chain tech, agri SaaS, B2B BNPL, biotech, and agritech. Ankur Capital's investment focus includes business products, services, consumer goods, and technology-based sectors, with a keen interest in impact investing across education, agriculture, health, and financial services.

Vishal Aman

Vice President, Investments

Apurva Damani

Associate

Naveli Jain

Vice President, Investments

Vishal Katariya

Associate

Suraj Nair

Associate

Krishnan Neelakantan

Managing Partner and Director

Krishnan Neelkantan

Director

Amanda Sequeira

Associate

Shiva Shanker

Investment Director

Ritu Verma

Co-Founder and Managing Partner

Past deals in Agriculture

Agrizy

Series A in 2024
Agrizy operates an agri-processing platform that offers supply chain solutions specifically tailored for agribusinesses. The platform facilitates connections between processors and buyers of non-perishable farm products in both food and non-food sectors, including categories such as jute, oilseeds, cereals, and pulses. By streamlining the transaction process, Agrizy empowers agricultural suppliers to manage their supplies effectively and enhance their business operations.

IBISA

Seed Round in 2024
IBISA is an index-based insurance marketplace founded in 2018 and based in Luxembourg. The company leverages blockchain technology and satellite earth observation data to offer innovative risk modeling services. Its platform focuses on providing affordable crop protection solutions for smallholder farmers through a mutual risk-sharing approach. This model enables quick assessment and payment processes, ensuring that farmers receive timely support in times of need. By combining advanced technology with a commitment to inclusivity, IBISA aims to enhance the financial resilience of agricultural communities.

MyoWorks

Seed Round in 2022
MyoWorks is focused on developing scaffolding technology to support cultivated meat companies in their efforts to replace traditional meat with in-vitro alternatives. The company creates cost-effective scaffolds that enhance the taste and nutritional value of cultivated meat, thereby contributing to the growth of the cultivated meat sector. By establishing a supportive ecosystem for entrepreneurs in this field, MyoWorks aims to facilitate the transition from farm-raised to cultivated meat, addressing both consumer demand and sustainability concerns.

IBISA

Seed Round in 2022
IBISA is an index-based insurance marketplace founded in 2018 and based in Luxembourg. The company leverages blockchain technology and satellite earth observation data to offer innovative risk modeling services. Its platform focuses on providing affordable crop protection solutions for smallholder farmers through a mutual risk-sharing approach. This model enables quick assessment and payment processes, ensuring that farmers receive timely support in times of need. By combining advanced technology with a commitment to inclusivity, IBISA aims to enhance the financial resilience of agricultural communities.

Piatrika Biosystems

Seed Round in 2022
Piatrika Biosystems is a developer of a cloud-based platform designed to advance agri-genomic discoveries and support plant breeding decisions. The company employs innovative technologies in computational biology and data science, integrating them with autonomous data capture methods that gather phenotypic, temporal, and spatial information. This integration allows for more accurate analysis, facilitating researchers and plant breeders in bringing sustainable seeds and agricultural chemicals to market more efficiently and cost-effectively.

VeGrow

Series B in 2022
Vegrow is a technology platform that collaborates with farmers to streamline agricultural activities and enhance land utilization. By offering personalized advisory services on yield and grade mix, as well as supply chain support, Vegrow facilitates efficient operations for its partners. The platform also connects farmers with organized demand, enabling them to access a marketplace for their produce. Through these services, Vegrow aims to simplify farming practices and support the growth of a more productive agricultural ecosystem.

Agrizy

Seed Round in 2022
Agrizy operates an agri-processing platform that offers supply chain solutions specifically tailored for agribusinesses. The platform facilitates connections between processors and buyers of non-perishable farm products in both food and non-food sectors, including categories such as jute, oilseeds, cereals, and pulses. By streamlining the transaction process, Agrizy empowers agricultural suppliers to manage their supplies effectively and enhance their business operations.

Captain Fresh

Series C in 2022
Captain Fresh is a Bengaluru-based seafood supply chain platform that operates a B2B marketplace designed to improve the efficiency of the fish and seafood value chain. Founded in 2019, the company focuses on aggregating fragmented retail demand across India and connecting it with small fishermen and farmers along the coast. By leveraging technology, including artificial intelligence, Captain Fresh enhances demand-supply matching and standardizes the quality of supplies. The platform also implements digital traceability systems, which assist farmers in negotiating better feed and seed deals while enabling local fishermen and fish retailers to optimize their material and order management processes.

Krishify

Seed Round in 2022
Krishify is a digital platform that serves as a social network for farmers, enabling them to discuss and address their agricultural input needs. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Haryana, India, Krishify facilitates the exchange of information among farmers regarding cropping issues and best practices. The platform provides content on the latest farming techniques, recommendations for farm inputs, and insights from progressive farmers, allowing users to receive personalized information tailored to their specific crops and geographic location. Through its community-driven approach, Krishify aims to enhance the knowledge and capabilities of farmers, fostering collaboration and shared learning within the agricultural sector.

Captain Fresh

Series B in 2021
Captain Fresh is a Bengaluru-based seafood supply chain platform that operates a B2B marketplace designed to improve the efficiency of the fish and seafood value chain. Founded in 2019, the company focuses on aggregating fragmented retail demand across India and connecting it with small fishermen and farmers along the coast. By leveraging technology, including artificial intelligence, Captain Fresh enhances demand-supply matching and standardizes the quality of supplies. The platform also implements digital traceability systems, which assist farmers in negotiating better feed and seed deals while enabling local fishermen and fish retailers to optimize their material and order management processes.

Krishify

Seed Round in 2021
Krishify is a digital platform that serves as a social network for farmers, enabling them to discuss and address their agricultural input needs. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Haryana, India, Krishify facilitates the exchange of information among farmers regarding cropping issues and best practices. The platform provides content on the latest farming techniques, recommendations for farm inputs, and insights from progressive farmers, allowing users to receive personalized information tailored to their specific crops and geographic location. Through its community-driven approach, Krishify aims to enhance the knowledge and capabilities of farmers, fostering collaboration and shared learning within the agricultural sector.

VeGrow

Series A in 2021
Vegrow is a technology platform that collaborates with farmers to streamline agricultural activities and enhance land utilization. By offering personalized advisory services on yield and grade mix, as well as supply chain support, Vegrow facilitates efficient operations for its partners. The platform also connects farmers with organized demand, enabling them to access a marketplace for their produce. Through these services, Vegrow aims to simplify farming practices and support the growth of a more productive agricultural ecosystem.

Captain Fresh

Series A in 2021
Captain Fresh is a Bengaluru-based seafood supply chain platform that operates a B2B marketplace designed to improve the efficiency of the fish and seafood value chain. Founded in 2019, the company focuses on aggregating fragmented retail demand across India and connecting it with small fishermen and farmers along the coast. By leveraging technology, including artificial intelligence, Captain Fresh enhances demand-supply matching and standardizes the quality of supplies. The platform also implements digital traceability systems, which assist farmers in negotiating better feed and seed deals while enabling local fishermen and fish retailers to optimize their material and order management processes.

Captain Fresh

Seed Round in 2021
Captain Fresh is a Bengaluru-based seafood supply chain platform that operates a B2B marketplace designed to improve the efficiency of the fish and seafood value chain. Founded in 2019, the company focuses on aggregating fragmented retail demand across India and connecting it with small fishermen and farmers along the coast. By leveraging technology, including artificial intelligence, Captain Fresh enhances demand-supply matching and standardizes the quality of supplies. The platform also implements digital traceability systems, which assist farmers in negotiating better feed and seed deals while enabling local fishermen and fish retailers to optimize their material and order management processes.

CropIn

Series C in 2021
Cropin, established in 2010, is a leader in the Agtech sector, renowned for developing the first global Intelligent Agriculture Cloud. Its platform empowers stakeholders in the agricultural ecosystem to utilize digitization and artificial intelligence, enhancing efficiency, productivity, and sustainability. Cropin has partnered with over 250 clients and has digitized 16 million acres of farmland, positively impacting the livelihoods of more than 7 million farmers. The company has amassed extensive farming data, covering 488 crops and 10,000 crop varieties across 56 countries, and has established a global 'Ag-intelligence' movement. Additionally, Cropin's farm management software integrates agriculture with information and communication technology, facilitating data-driven practices. This software supports various participants in the agricultural value chain, improving financial and operational outcomes while ensuring food quality and safety for consumers.

Captain Fresh

Seed Round in 2020
Captain Fresh is a Bengaluru-based seafood supply chain platform that operates a B2B marketplace designed to improve the efficiency of the fish and seafood value chain. Founded in 2019, the company focuses on aggregating fragmented retail demand across India and connecting it with small fishermen and farmers along the coast. By leveraging technology, including artificial intelligence, Captain Fresh enhances demand-supply matching and standardizes the quality of supplies. The platform also implements digital traceability systems, which assist farmers in negotiating better feed and seed deals while enabling local fishermen and fish retailers to optimize their material and order management processes.

BigHaat

Venture Round in 2020
BigHaat is an online platform based in Bangalore, India, focused on providing farmers with access to quality agricultural products, including seeds, plant protection, plant nutrition, and agri-implements. Launched in 2015, BigHaat collaborates with various seed suppliers across the country to offer a transparent and competitive marketplace for seed buyers. The platform facilitates online product listings and connects buyers with suppliers, ensuring post-sale support and a seamless user experience. By bridging the gap between sellers and buyers in the agricultural sector, BigHaat enhances operational efficiency and productivity for all stakeholders involved in the agri-value chain, ultimately helping farmers improve their yields and income.

VeGrow

Seed Round in 2020
Vegrow is a technology platform that collaborates with farmers to streamline agricultural activities and enhance land utilization. By offering personalized advisory services on yield and grade mix, as well as supply chain support, Vegrow facilitates efficient operations for its partners. The platform also connects farmers with organized demand, enabling them to access a marketplace for their produce. Through these services, Vegrow aims to simplify farming practices and support the growth of a more productive agricultural ecosystem.

Captain Fresh

Series A in 2020
Captain Fresh is a Bengaluru-based seafood supply chain platform that operates a B2B marketplace designed to improve the efficiency of the fish and seafood value chain. Founded in 2019, the company focuses on aggregating fragmented retail demand across India and connecting it with small fishermen and farmers along the coast. By leveraging technology, including artificial intelligence, Captain Fresh enhances demand-supply matching and standardizes the quality of supplies. The platform also implements digital traceability systems, which assist farmers in negotiating better feed and seed deals while enabling local fishermen and fish retailers to optimize their material and order management processes.

BigHaat

Seed Round in 2018
BigHaat is an online platform based in Bangalore, India, focused on providing farmers with access to quality agricultural products, including seeds, plant protection, plant nutrition, and agri-implements. Launched in 2015, BigHaat collaborates with various seed suppliers across the country to offer a transparent and competitive marketplace for seed buyers. The platform facilitates online product listings and connects buyers with suppliers, ensuring post-sale support and a seamless user experience. By bridging the gap between sellers and buyers in the agricultural sector, BigHaat enhances operational efficiency and productivity for all stakeholders involved in the agri-value chain, ultimately helping farmers improve their yields and income.

Agricx

Seed Round in 2018
Agricx is a company focused on innovating the agriculture sector, which, despite its significant contribution to the economy, faces challenges in supply chain efficiency and market linkage. The company addresses issues such as a complex supply chain, opaque price discovery, and inadequate forward integration that lead to poor quality, inflated prices, and high wastage of agricultural produce. Agricx develops proprietary software that utilizes computer vision and artificial intelligence to assess the quality and size of agricultural products quickly and cost-effectively. This technology enhances the procurement process for bulk buyers by providing accessible and reliable information about the produce. By streamlining these processes, Agricx aims to transform how agricultural procurement specialists operate, ultimately reducing costs and improving the overall efficiency of the agricultural supply chain.

Carmel Organics

Series A in 2018
Carmel Organics is an India-based company focused on sourcing, processing, and distributing herbal tea ingredients. It aims to support small farmers in India by promoting organic farming practices for herbs and spices. The company offers agricultural services that include contract farming and processing, enabling farmers to enhance their revenue by cultivating organic herbs. Additionally, Carmel Organics assists these farmers in marketing their products on a global scale, thereby fostering a sustainable agricultural ecosystem and increasing the availability of organic herbal products in international markets.

Agricx

Seed Round in 2018
Agricx is a company focused on innovating the agriculture sector, which, despite its significant contribution to the economy, faces challenges in supply chain efficiency and market linkage. The company addresses issues such as a complex supply chain, opaque price discovery, and inadequate forward integration that lead to poor quality, inflated prices, and high wastage of agricultural produce. Agricx develops proprietary software that utilizes computer vision and artificial intelligence to assess the quality and size of agricultural products quickly and cost-effectively. This technology enhances the procurement process for bulk buyers by providing accessible and reliable information about the produce. By streamlining these processes, Agricx aims to transform how agricultural procurement specialists operate, ultimately reducing costs and improving the overall efficiency of the agricultural supply chain.

BigHaat

Seed Round in 2017
BigHaat is an online platform based in Bangalore, India, focused on providing farmers with access to quality agricultural products, including seeds, plant protection, plant nutrition, and agri-implements. Launched in 2015, BigHaat collaborates with various seed suppliers across the country to offer a transparent and competitive marketplace for seed buyers. The platform facilitates online product listings and connects buyers with suppliers, ensuring post-sale support and a seamless user experience. By bridging the gap between sellers and buyers in the agricultural sector, BigHaat enhances operational efficiency and productivity for all stakeholders involved in the agri-value chain, ultimately helping farmers improve their yields and income.

CropIn

Series A in 2017
Cropin, established in 2010, is a leader in the Agtech sector, renowned for developing the first global Intelligent Agriculture Cloud. Its platform empowers stakeholders in the agricultural ecosystem to utilize digitization and artificial intelligence, enhancing efficiency, productivity, and sustainability. Cropin has partnered with over 250 clients and has digitized 16 million acres of farmland, positively impacting the livelihoods of more than 7 million farmers. The company has amassed extensive farming data, covering 488 crops and 10,000 crop varieties across 56 countries, and has established a global 'Ag-intelligence' movement. Additionally, Cropin's farm management software integrates agriculture with information and communication technology, facilitating data-driven practices. This software supports various participants in the agricultural value chain, improving financial and operational outcomes while ensuring food quality and safety for consumers.

BigHaat

Seed Round in 2016
BigHaat is an online platform based in Bangalore, India, focused on providing farmers with access to quality agricultural products, including seeds, plant protection, plant nutrition, and agri-implements. Launched in 2015, BigHaat collaborates with various seed suppliers across the country to offer a transparent and competitive marketplace for seed buyers. The platform facilitates online product listings and connects buyers with suppliers, ensuring post-sale support and a seamless user experience. By bridging the gap between sellers and buyers in the agricultural sector, BigHaat enhances operational efficiency and productivity for all stakeholders involved in the agri-value chain, ultimately helping farmers improve their yields and income.

CropIn

Series A in 2016
Cropin, established in 2010, is a leader in the Agtech sector, renowned for developing the first global Intelligent Agriculture Cloud. Its platform empowers stakeholders in the agricultural ecosystem to utilize digitization and artificial intelligence, enhancing efficiency, productivity, and sustainability. Cropin has partnered with over 250 clients and has digitized 16 million acres of farmland, positively impacting the livelihoods of more than 7 million farmers. The company has amassed extensive farming data, covering 488 crops and 10,000 crop varieties across 56 countries, and has established a global 'Ag-intelligence' movement. Additionally, Cropin's farm management software integrates agriculture with information and communication technology, facilitating data-driven practices. This software supports various participants in the agricultural value chain, improving financial and operational outcomes while ensuring food quality and safety for consumers.

Suma Agro

Seed Round in 2016
Suma Agro India Private Limited, established in 2011 and headquartered in Chennai, specializes in manufacturing potassium humate, a form of humic acid. The company produces bio-stimulants, including Humicas, Flower Valley, and Jeevan, which enhance soil health, promote plant growth, and boost crop production. Suma Agro serves the agriculture sector, offering solutions that optimize soil properties and improve farming yield.

CropIn

Seed Round in 2015
Cropin, established in 2010, is a leader in the Agtech sector, renowned for developing the first global Intelligent Agriculture Cloud. Its platform empowers stakeholders in the agricultural ecosystem to utilize digitization and artificial intelligence, enhancing efficiency, productivity, and sustainability. Cropin has partnered with over 250 clients and has digitized 16 million acres of farmland, positively impacting the livelihoods of more than 7 million farmers. The company has amassed extensive farming data, covering 488 crops and 10,000 crop varieties across 56 countries, and has established a global 'Ag-intelligence' movement. Additionally, Cropin's farm management software integrates agriculture with information and communication technology, facilitating data-driven practices. This software supports various participants in the agricultural value chain, improving financial and operational outcomes while ensuring food quality and safety for consumers.

CropIn

Seed Round in 2014
Cropin, established in 2010, is a leader in the Agtech sector, renowned for developing the first global Intelligent Agriculture Cloud. Its platform empowers stakeholders in the agricultural ecosystem to utilize digitization and artificial intelligence, enhancing efficiency, productivity, and sustainability. Cropin has partnered with over 250 clients and has digitized 16 million acres of farmland, positively impacting the livelihoods of more than 7 million farmers. The company has amassed extensive farming data, covering 488 crops and 10,000 crop varieties across 56 countries, and has established a global 'Ag-intelligence' movement. Additionally, Cropin's farm management software integrates agriculture with information and communication technology, facilitating data-driven practices. This software supports various participants in the agricultural value chain, improving financial and operational outcomes while ensuring food quality and safety for consumers.

CropIn

Seed Round in 2014
Cropin, established in 2010, is a leader in the Agtech sector, renowned for developing the first global Intelligent Agriculture Cloud. Its platform empowers stakeholders in the agricultural ecosystem to utilize digitization and artificial intelligence, enhancing efficiency, productivity, and sustainability. Cropin has partnered with over 250 clients and has digitized 16 million acres of farmland, positively impacting the livelihoods of more than 7 million farmers. The company has amassed extensive farming data, covering 488 crops and 10,000 crop varieties across 56 countries, and has established a global 'Ag-intelligence' movement. Additionally, Cropin's farm management software integrates agriculture with information and communication technology, facilitating data-driven practices. This software supports various participants in the agricultural value chain, improving financial and operational outcomes while ensuring food quality and safety for consumers.

CropIn

Seed Round in 2013
Cropin, established in 2010, is a leader in the Agtech sector, renowned for developing the first global Intelligent Agriculture Cloud. Its platform empowers stakeholders in the agricultural ecosystem to utilize digitization and artificial intelligence, enhancing efficiency, productivity, and sustainability. Cropin has partnered with over 250 clients and has digitized 16 million acres of farmland, positively impacting the livelihoods of more than 7 million farmers. The company has amassed extensive farming data, covering 488 crops and 10,000 crop varieties across 56 countries, and has established a global 'Ag-intelligence' movement. Additionally, Cropin's farm management software integrates agriculture with information and communication technology, facilitating data-driven practices. This software supports various participants in the agricultural value chain, improving financial and operational outcomes while ensuring food quality and safety for consumers.

CropIn

Pre Seed Round in 2013
Cropin, established in 2010, is a leader in the Agtech sector, renowned for developing the first global Intelligent Agriculture Cloud. Its platform empowers stakeholders in the agricultural ecosystem to utilize digitization and artificial intelligence, enhancing efficiency, productivity, and sustainability. Cropin has partnered with over 250 clients and has digitized 16 million acres of farmland, positively impacting the livelihoods of more than 7 million farmers. The company has amassed extensive farming data, covering 488 crops and 10,000 crop varieties across 56 countries, and has established a global 'Ag-intelligence' movement. Additionally, Cropin's farm management software integrates agriculture with information and communication technology, facilitating data-driven practices. This software supports various participants in the agricultural value chain, improving financial and operational outcomes while ensuring food quality and safety for consumers.
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