Varaha

Varaha is a climate technology company specializing in generating high-integrity carbon credits through nature-based solutions, focusing on empowering smallholder farmers in developing economies.

Core Products and Services

• High-integrity carbon credits generated from regenerative agriculture, afforestation, biochar production, and enhanced rock weathering projects

• AI-powered Measurement, Reporting, and Verification platform integrating remote sensing, machine learning, and scientific research to quantify carbon sequestration and emission reductions

• End-to-end carbon project development services including project design, implementation, monitoring, and verification

• Digital platform for real-time monitoring, reporting, and verification of climate and social outcomes

• Support programs for smallholder farmers to adopt sustainable and regenerative farming practices that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve soil health

Business Model and Revenue Streams

• Generates revenue primarily from selling carbon credits to corporations and global buyers seeking to offset their carbon footprint and meet net-zero targets

• Operates on a revenue-sharing model where farmers receive 60-65% of carbon credit sales value, Varaha retains 20-25%, and local partners receive 10-15%

• Secures project-level investments from sustainable asset managers in exchange for future carbon credits, providing upfront capital for project implementation

• Targets large corporations across technology, aviation, telecom, consulting, and commodities sectors primarily in Europe, the U.S., and the U.K.

• Works through a network of over 100 local partners and NGOs across India, Nepal, Bangladesh, and Kenya for effective on-ground project execution

• Plans to scale to generate 1.2 million carbon credits by FY25 and 2.8 million by FY26, significantly increasing revenue potential