Key Takeaways
- Agros raised $4.25 million in Series A funding, co-led by Gaia Impact, Schneider Electric Energy Access Asia, and Wavemaker Impact.
- New investors, including the Global Innovation Fund (GIF), joined the round, reinforcing Agros’ impact-driven mission.
- The company provides solar-powered irrigation solutions, eliminating fuel costs and CO₂ emissions for smallholder farmers.
- Agros has already helped 6,000 farmers and aims to partner with 30,000 farmers by 2027, increasing collective incomes by $40 million.
- Funds will support expansion in Indonesia, product innovation, and development of Agros’ digital infrastructure.
Agros Expands Solar-Powered Irrigation Across Southeast Asia
$4.25M Series A Round Led by Impact Investors
Singapore-based Agros, a pioneer in solar-powered irrigation solutions, has closed a $4.25 million Series A funding round to accelerate expansion and innovation in Southeast Asia. The round was co-led by:
- Gaia Impact
- Schneider Electric Energy Access Asia
- Wavemaker Impact
New investors, including the Global Innovation Fund (GIF), also joined the round, further validating Agros’ mission to provide affordable and sustainable irrigation for smallholder farmers.
“This Series A funding marks a major milestone for Agros as we scale our impact across Southeast Asia. With the continued trust of our existing investors and the support of new partners like the Global Innovation Fund, we are accelerating our mission to empower smallholder farmers with sustainable, tech-driven solutions.” — Max Nelen, CEO and Founder of Agros
The company previously raised $2.7 million in pre-Series A funding less than two years ago.
Sustainable Irrigation Solutions Driving Farmer Prosperity
Reducing Fuel Costs and CO₂ Emissions
Founded in 2019, the company has expanded into Indonesia, Cambodia, and Myanmar, delivering solar-powered irrigation systems that eliminate fuel expenses and avoid CO₂ emissions.
To date, the company has:
- Helped 6,000 smallholder farmers adopt solar irrigation.
- Improved the lives of 30,000+ members of farming communities.
By 2027, Agros aims to:
- Partner with 30,000 farmers across the region.
- Increase collective farmer incomes by $40 million.
- Prevent 1 million tonnes of CO₂ emissions through clean irrigation solutions.
Farmers like Mohammad Bambang Sugito in Indonesia have already benefited, completely eliminating fuel costs for daily irrigation after switching to an Agros pump in January 2025.
“Agros offers innovative products and services and makes them accessible to poor smallholder farmers, maximizing productivity while minimizing environmental impact. Our risk capital investment will support Agros on its pathway to scale, helping the business crowd in additional funding.” — Francesco Valente, Investment Director at the Global Innovation Fund
Expanding in Indonesia and Enhancing Digital Infrastructure
Scaling to Meet Indonesia’s Agricultural Needs
With Indonesia pushing for increased rice production and reduced reliance on rainwater, Agros is rapidly expanding across the country. The new funds will support:
- Nationwide expansion in Indonesia, targeting rice-producing regions.
- Advancements in product innovation, ensuring efficient and scalable irrigation.
- Development of Agros’ digital infrastructure, improving customer access to irrigation data.
