Key Takeaways
- AgroStar secures $30 million in equity funding from Just Climate, with participation from existing investors.
- Investment supports national expansion, AI development, and climate-smart product innovation.
- AgroStar’s omnichannel platform now reaches more than 10 million farmers with agronomy advisory, inputs, and market access.
- The company exports under the Kimaye brand to more than 25 countries.
- Impact metrics highlight improved farm productivity, reduced cultivation costs, and significant environmental benefits.
AgroStar Secures Funding to Expand Sustainable Agriculture Solutions
AgroStar has raised $30 million in equity funding from Just Climate, the natural climate solutions investment arm of Generation Investment Management. Existing investors also participated in the round. The new capital will support national expansion, further development of climate-smart products, and strengthened AI capabilities.
AgroStar, a leading agritech platform serving millions of smallholder farmers, combines AI-driven advisory tools with an omnichannel model that includes more than 10,000 retail outlets across India. The platform provides agronomy support, high-quality inputs, and market linkages aimed at improving farmer profitability and long-term resilience.
AgroStar Reaches More Than 10 Million Farmers Through Integrated Platform
Serving over 10 million farmers nationwide, AgroStar has established a broad footprint across agriculture input retail, digital advisory, and produce marketing. Its Kimaye brand supports fresh produce exports to more than 25 countries, connecting Indian farmers with international retail chains.
According to the company, core impact indicators include increased yields for 81% of farmers using the platform, reduced cultivation costs for 53%, and measurable environmental gains such as water savings and avoided emissions during FY25.
AgroStar Strengthens Position in Climate-Smart Agriculture
One of the company’s priorities is accelerating adoption of climate-resilient practices across Indian agriculture. With mounting climate pressures affecting productivity and farmer incomes, AgroStar aims to use its advisory ecosystem and expanding AI capabilities to support data-driven decision-making at scale.
The fresh funding will enable the company to broaden its sustainability-focused product portfolio, enhance predictive agronomy tools, and expand physical and digital distribution networks.
LinkedIn commentary from the company highlighted its long-term mission to “help farmers win” and emphasized the alignment between farmer prosperity and environmental sustainability.
Strategic Backing Supports Growth and Impact
The investment marks Just Climate’s first in India under its global Natural Climate Solutions strategy, signaling confidence in AgroStar’s integrated model and its potential to drive large-scale climate and productivity outcomes.
With new capital and expanding market partnerships, the company continues to scale its model across India’s agricultural regions, supporting smallholder farmers with improved access to knowledge, inputs, and global markets.
