Agrostar

Agrostar

Provider of agricultural inputs and seeds

Founded

2013

Headquarters

Pune (India)

Status

Series E

Company Details

Website

Socials

Email

Phone

95030-95030

AgroStar operates India’s agritech space . It’s quietly working on the ground, doing the kind of work that really matters. Operating in India’s massive $370 billion agriculture industry, AgroStar is building tools and services meant to simplify life for farmers especially small and mid-sized ones who often get left out of tech revolutions. Their app, their helpline, even their product recommendations all of it is designed to help a farmer do better, with less guesswork. In a space where so much can go wrong pests, weather, market prices having someone reliable in your corner makes a world of difference.

Core Products and Services

  • The AgroStar App Simple, Smart and in Local Languages: At the centre of AgroStar’s offerings is its mobile app. But it’s not just another app with product listings. It’s more like a digital buddy that gives farmers the right info at the right time.
  • Agri Inputs Delivered to the Farmgate: One of the most painful issues farmers deal with is not knowing whether the seeds or fertilisers they’re buying are even genuine. AgroStar fixes that.
  • Call Support That Doesn’t Feel Robotic: Not every farmer is into apps. AgroStar gets that, which is why it runs a full-on call centre with real agronomy experts who speak the local language. Farmers can just pick up the phone, explain what they’re dealing with and get simple, actionable advice. No scripts, no sales pressure — just help.
  • Educational Content That’s Actually Useful: Beyond the app and calls, AgroStar also puts out tons of farming tips, how-to videos and real-life stories. This content is created with care it’s not preachy and it doesn’t talk down to farmers. It’s more like advice from a seasoned neighbour who’s been through the same crop issues.

Business Model and Revenue Streams

  • Selling Inputs, But With Purpose: AgroStar makes most of its money by selling agri-inputs directly to farmers. But it’s not just about pushing products. The advice-first model ensures that farmers buy what they actually need, when they need it. And when those inputs work well, farmers come back it’s that simple.
  • Advice That Builds Loyalty: By offering free and reliable advice, AgroStar creates a sense of trust. Over time, this trust turns into repeat purchases, especially when farmers start seeing better results in their yields. It’s a smart move — and one that feels ethical too.
  • Working With Top Agri Brands: AgroStar also collaborates with major agricultural product manufacturers. These companies list their inputs on the platform and AgroStar earns a margin or commission on each sale.
  • Long-Term Play: Data-Driven Insights: AgroStar has been collecting valuable insights over time — data on crops, soil types, farming patterns and more. While they’re not selling this data yet, there’s a clear opportunity to build revenue streams through analytics and insights for agri-input companies, research bodies and others in the agri-ecosystem.

Key People

Shardul Sheth

Sitanshu Sheth

Ritesh Alladwar

Sunil Jain

Key Metrics

Total Equity Funding

$179 Million

No. of Funding Rounds

20

Latest Funding Round

$6.7 Million, Series E

as of April 8, 2025

Post Money Valuation

$279 Million

as of February 27, 2025

Funding Multiple

1.56

as of February 27, 2025

Investors

Aavishkaar Capital

and 9 more

Employee Count

2637

Similar Companies

Faarms

Exit Details

N/A

All Funding Rounds

DateRound NameAmountValuationRevenueRevenue Multiple
Investors
April 8, 2025Series E$6.7 Million$279 Million--Accel, Evolvence India, Chiratae Ventures, Bertelsmann India Investments Corporate: Hero Corp, Aavishkaar India
September 30, 2024 Series E$311.0 K$285.0 Million--Innoven Capital
February 21, 2024Series E$301.0 K$293.0 Million--Stride Ventures ,Stride Ventures
May 1, 2023Series E$796.0 K--Alteria Capital, Innoven Capital, British International Investment
May 13, 2022 Series E$17.4 Million$279.0 Million--Bertelsmann India Investments, Accel, Rabo Frontier Ventures, Evolvence India, Chiratae Ventures, Aavishkaar Capital, British International Investment, IFC , Schroders Capital, Hero Corp
May 16, 2022 Series D$330.0 K$177.0 Million--Innoven Capital
October 17, 2021Series D$81.0 Million---Evolvence India, Aavishkaar Capital, Chiratae Ventures, Accel, Rabo Frontier Ventures, Innoven Capital, British International Investment, Bertelsmann India Investments ,Hero Corp, Bertelsmann, Durrington Investments, Hero Enterprise Partner Ventures, Schroders Capital, Raine
March 13, 2019Series C$31.0 Million--- Bertelsmann India Investments, Accel, Chiratae Ventures, Rabo Frontier Ventures, Aavishkaar Capital ,JSA
March 7, 2017 Series B$10.6 Million--- Accel, Chiratae Ventures, IDG Ventures, Aavishkaar Capital ,o3 Capital
August 13, 2015Series A$4.0 Million$13.1 Million$1.4 Million Chiratae Ventures, Aavishkaar Capital
November 1, 2014seed$645.0 K$6.7 Million$858.0 K- Aavishkaar Capital
April 4, 2013seed$734.0 K$2.1 Million-- Aavishkaar Capital

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