Arya

Arya

Provider of a comprehensive post-harvest services platform

Founded

2013

Headquarters

Noida (India)

Status

Series C

Company Details

Website

Socials

Email

Phone

+91 - 9015260260

Arya.ag is India’s leading integrated grain commerce and post-harvest services platform. The company leverages technology to provide end-to-end solutions for farmers and agri-businesses, including secure warehousing, post-harvest financing, quality assessment, market linkage and logistics. Arya.ag’s digital platform connects producers with buyers, ensures transparency and empowers stakeholders across the agricultural value chain.

Core Product and services

  • Warehousing: Tech-enabled, secure storage solutions for agri-commodities

  • Post-Harvest Finance: Credit and loan products for farmers and agri-enterprises

  • Digital Marketplace: Platform for trading and price discovery of agricultural produce

  • Quality Testing & Traceability: AI-powered quality checks and blockchain-based traceability

  • Logistics & Ancillary Services: End-to-end supply chain solutions, insurance and risk management

Business Model & Revenue

Arya.ag operates as a technology-driven, asset-light agri-commerce platform that connects farmers, FPOs, traders and corporate buyers. The company facilitates secure storage, post-harvest financing, and transparent marketplace transactions for agricultural commodities, leveraging advanced technologies like AI and blockchain.

  • Storage Fees: Farmers and businesses pay to store their produce in Arya.ag’s extensive warehouse network.

  • Marketplace: Arya.ag charges a fee for every successful trade conducted on its digital platform.

  • Financing & Interest Income: The company earns service fees and interest by providing post-harvest loans, often using stored crops as collateral.

  • Value-Added Services: Additional revenue comes from quality testing, logistics, insurance and crop protection.

  • Strategic Partnerships: Arya.ag earns commissions and service fees through co-lending and business correspondent partnerships with banks.

This multi-channel revenue approach, combined with a capital-efficient, technology-first model, allows Arya.ag to scale profitably while minimizing risk and maximizing value for India’s agricultural community.

Customer Segments

  • Individual farmers and Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs)

  • Agri-aggregators and traders

  • Food processors and large corporates

Growth Strategy

  • Technology investment: Expanding AI, IoT and blockchain capabilities for efficiency and transparency

  • Geographic expansion: Increasing reach in rural and semi-urban markets

  • Product diversification: Introducing new financial products and expanding to additional crop types

  • Sustainability: Promoting climate-resilient practices and reducing post-harvest loss

Key People

Prasanna Rao

Chattanathan Devarajan

Anand Chandra

Key Metrics

Total Equity Funding

$112 Million

No. of Funding Rounds

7

Latest Funding Round

$29.0 Million, Series C

as of July 2, 2024

Post Money Valuation

$325 Million

as of July 6, 2024

Funding Multiple

2.90×

as of July 6, 2024

Investors

Aspada Investments

and 9 more

Employee Count

1028

Similar Companies

Fairdeal Market

Exit Details

N/A

All Funding Rounds

DateRound NameAmountValuationRevenueRevenue Multiple
Investors
July 2, 2024Series C $29.0 Million---Blue Earth Capital, Quona, Asia Impact Invest , Impact Asia, Alter Domus ,JSA
September 8, 2021Series C$46.8 Million$296.0 Million$26.7 Million8.4x Quona, Lightrock , Impact Asia, Accion ,Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas
November 7, 2020Series B$21.0 Million$45.1 Million$23.9 Million1.0x Quona, Omnivore, Lightrock ,Accion, Lightstone
March 4, 2020Series A$6.0 Million$28.5 Million$18.4 Million1.2xOmnivore, Lightrock India
May 22, 2019Series A $7.0 Million$17.6 Million$13.6 Million0.8xOmnivore, Lightrock India , Aspada Investments
October 17, 2017Series A$462.0 K$18.7 Million$7.6 Million2.4xLightrock India ,Aspada Investments
December 8, 2016Series A$1.9 Million$17.6 Million$4.5 Million3.6x Lightrock India , Aspada Investments

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