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AgroStar

Category: AI in Agriculture

AgroStar is India's leading AgriTech platform offering agronomy advisory, high-quality agricultural inputs, market access, and integrated supply chain solutions to empower farmers. AgroStar was founded in 2013. The company is led by Shardul Sheth. Based in Pune, India. Team size: 2400+. Total funding raised: $198.5+ million. Latest round: Series E. Key investors include Just Climate, Accel Partners, Bertelsmann India, Evolvence, Schroders Capital, CDC Group, Aavishkaar Capital, Chiratae Ventures, Rabo Frontier Ventures.

Founded
2013
Headquarters
Pune, India
Team size
2400+
Total funding
$198.5+ million

Value proposition

Increases crop yields, reduces cultivation costs, and enhances market linkages through AI-driven agronomy, quality inputs, and end-to-end digital solutions.

Products and solutions

Agronomy advisory services, Agri-inputs (fertilizers, seeds, pesticides), Biological solutions (via partnership with Biorizon Biotech), Global export of farm produce (through INI Farms acquisition), Integrated supply chain and logistics

Unique value

Combination of AI/ML for crop analytics, a vast farmer network (12+ million), and partnerships with global agri-tech firms.

Target customer

Indian farmers, agri-input retailers, and global buyers of agricultural produce.

Industries served

Agriculture, Food production, Agri-inputs distribution

Technology advantage

Proprietary agronomy AI models, data-driven supply chain optimization, and omnichannel distribution network.

How they differentiate

AgroStar differentiates itself by offering a comprehensive ecosystem combining agronomy advisory, farm inputs, and market linkages. Competitors like DeHaat focus on direct farmer marketplaces, while Ninjacart specializes in perishable supply chain optimization.

Main competitors

DeHaat, CropIn, Gramophone, Ninjacart, BigHaat

Key partnerships

Biorizon Biotech (Spain) - Biological crop solutions, INI Farms - Global agricultural exports, Agri-input manufacturers (for product distribution), Financial institutions (for farmer credit solutions), Rabobank (agri-finance collaboration)

Notable customers

Not publicly disclosed, Partnerships with leading Indian agri-input distributors and cooperatives

Major milestones

Expanded to 12 Indian states by 2023, Secured $30 million in Series F funding in November 2025, Achieved 2400+ employees and 12M+ farmer reach by 2024, Launched AI-driven agronomy advisory system in 2022, Enabled savings of 276 billion litres of water in Indian farms in FY25, Avoided over 120,000 metric tonnes of CO2 equivalent emissions

Growth metrics

Serves 12+ million farmers, 2400+ employees, and has established partnerships with over 10,000 agricultural businesses.

Market positioning

Positioned as a one-stop solution for farmers in India, leveraging technology to bridge input, advisory, and market access gaps. Competitors often target niche segments like supply chain (Ninjacart) or localized services (Gramophone).

Geographic focus

Operates across 12 Indian states including Maharashtra, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, and Uttar Pradesh. Competitors similarly target core agricultural regions but vary in regional specialization.

Patents and IP

No publicly disclosed patents found; innovation focus appears on process integration and ecosystem building rather than proprietary IP.

About Shardul Sheth

Co-Founder & CEO since 2013. Previously worked at Best Buy and PwC India. Holds an MBA in International Business from Rochester Institute of Technology (2001-2003). Led AgroStar to become one of India's leading agri-tech platforms serving over 12 million farmers.

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