Key Takeaways
- Epic Angels, the largest global network of female executives and operators, has invested in Thailand-based AgriTech company Living Roots.
- Living Roots develops AI-powered biological fertilizers from local waste materials, reducing costs and regenerating degraded farmland.
- The bridge round follows an oversubscribed pre-seed led by Accelerating Asia, with participation from strategic angels across Southeast Asia.
- Funding will support new pilots, expansion of the sales team, and increased production capacity.
- Living Roots has already secured $800K in contracts, achieved profitability, and launched 15 pilots, with plans to scale to 50 by year-end.
Epic Angels Expands Portfolio with Living Roots
Epic Angels announced its investment in Living Roots, a Thailand-based AgriTech company working to restore degraded land and lower farming costs with data-driven biological fertilizers. The funding round, joined by strategic angels from Southeast Asia, follows a pre-seed round led by Accelerating Asia.
The capital will be used to launch new pilot programs with food companies and cooperatives, expand the company’s sales team, and upgrade production capacity.
Living Roots’ Approach to Fertilizers
The global fertilizer market, valued at $200 billion, remains dominated by chemical-based solutions that often degrade soil health and increase expenses for farmers. In Southeast Asia, more than 90% of fertilizers are imported, underscoring the region’s supply chain vulnerabilities.
Living Roots has developed proprietary technology and manufacturing IP to create AI-powered precision fertilizers using local waste streams. Their flagship product, Activate, enables farmers to clear crop residue without burning, reducing air pollution while improving soil health.
By adopting a decentralized model, Living Roots seeks to build farmer self-reliance and strengthen regional food security through partnerships with food producers, cooperatives, and agribusinesses.
Growth and Market Impact
Founded by Avika Narula and Abhi Agarwal, Living Roots has secured an $800,000 contract, reached profitability, and launched 15 pilot projects with leading food and agribusiness companies. The startup expects to scale to 50 pilots by the end of the year and has outlined a pathway to exceed $5 million in annual recurring revenue.
“Partnering with Epic Angels has been an amazing experience. We can scale more quickly because of their extensive global network, variety of expertise, and dedication to women-led innovation,” said Avika Narula, co-founder and COO of Living Roots.
Why Epic Angels Invested
Epic Angels emphasized Living Roots’ potential to contribute to climate-resilient food systems across Southeast Asia.
“Living Roots’ innovative approach towards regenerative agriculture with their proprietary technology is key towards building climate resilient food systems across Southeast Asia,” said Hester Spiegel, Founding and Managing Partner of Epic Angels. “Their smart go to market via agribusinesses combined with a partnership model with traditional fertilizer companies will help them scale across the region and we’re excited to leverage our global network to support them in their next phase of growth.”
