Pusa Krishi
Overview
Pusa Krishi is a government-backed agri-business incubator and innovation hub, established in 2014 as a special purpose initiative of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research – Indian Agricultural Research Institute (ICAR-IARI). It functions as the single nodal agency for the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers' Welfare's RKVY-RAFTAAR scheme, aiming to foster innovation and entrepreneurship in agriculture. The organization supports startups by providing incubation, acceleration, mentorship, infrastructure access, and grant-in-aid funding rather than traditional equity investments. Its programs include 'ARISE' for early-stage startups with grants up to INR 5 lakhs and 'UPJA' for startups with a Minimum Viable Product, offering grants up to INR 25 lakhs.
Portfolio Companies
10
Website
pusakrishi.inInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bharat Krushi Seva | - | Grant | Co-investor |
| Pi Hemp Private Limited | Jan 2022 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Qudrat | Apr 2022 | Accelerator | Co-investor |
| PhyFarm | Mar 2022 | Grant | Lead |
| Robic Rufarm India Private Limited | Jul 2018 | Grant | Co-investor |
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FAQ
Where is Pusa Krishi based?
Pusa Krishi is headquartered in New Delhi, Delhi, India.
When was Pusa Krishi founded?
Founding year information for Pusa Krishi is not publicly available.
How many portfolio companies does Pusa Krishi have?
Pusa Krishi has 10 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Pusa Krishi's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Bharat Krushi Seva, Pi Hemp Private Limited, Qudrat, PhyFarm, Robic Rufarm India Private Limited.
What was Pusa Krishi's most recent investment shown here?
Pusa Krishi's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Qudrat in 2022.
What sectors does Pusa Krishi focus on?
Pusa Krishi focuses on Consumer & Commerce, Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Energy & Sustainability, Consumer & Commerce, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Consumer & Commerce, Energy & Sustainability, Consumer & Commerce, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Energy & Sustainability, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software.
What company stages does Pusa Krishi focus on?
Pusa Krishi typically invests at the Early stage.