Funding outlook Seen Bright for Agritech in 2021

Despite weak economic conditions triggered by the Covid-19 pandemic impacting valuations, the investments in Indian agritech ecosystem are estimated to be in around $300-350 million in 2020, almost the same as that of previous year as the start-ups attracted funding from both new and existing investors.
Waste Management Startup Nepra handles more than 500 tonnes of Dry Waste a Day

Ahmedabad-based Nepra handles more than 500 tonnes of dry waste a day, making it the largest player in this space. It is also the highest funded waste management startup in India, with over $36 million in funding, according to data from Tracxn
Agritech Startup Ergos Raises Rs 22.5 Cr in Funding
Future of Startups: The Next Decade for the Entrepreneurial Sector

The pandemic has brought in some new thoughts and start-up entrepreneurs may want to carefully look at how global and domestic capital pools are looking to reset expectations.
Vineet Rai Launching REVIVE – Aavishkaar Capital
Interview: Vineet Rai – Entrepreneurial Ecosystem & Local Economy
The Vision behind the Social Stock Exchange (SSE) – Vineet Rai
ERGOS Raises Rs 38.5 crore in Series A funding

Agritech startup Ergos Business Solutions has raised Rs 38.5 crore in Series A funding from Chiratae Ventures and Aavishkar Capital. The ongoing round could see it raise as much as Rs 80 crore. The company provides farmers a platform that operates similar to a bank, but for grains, offering facilities for storage, digitisation, credit and […]
Asian Venture Capital Journal (AVCJ) Profile on Vineet Rai

Vineet Rai’s career in impact investing started before the concept really existed. Spurred – but also slightly troubled – by mainstream awareness, he has big plans for India-based Aavishkaar Group
Making Farming Profitable Through Technology & Marketing