Ankur Capital

Ankur Capital is an early stage venture capital fund that invests in opportunities created by rising aspirations and digital access for the next billion Indians. We invest in technologies and product innovations in agriculture, healthcare, education and other areas with the potential to create large-scale impact. We bring more than capital; our in-house team partners with portfolio companies to accelerate their growth. Many of our portfolio companies have gone ahead to raise subsequent rounds of capital.

Krishnan Neelkantan

Managing Partner

Kamakshi Rao

Senior Investment Director

Shiva Shanker

Vice President, Portfolio

Shreyansh Singhal

Assistant Vice President

Rema Subramanian

Co-Founder, Managing Partner

Ritu Verma Ph.D

Co-Founder, Managing Partner

53 past transactions

Project Hero

Seed Round in 2022
Project Hero enables contractors to hire and manage workers in a variety of trades, such as barbending and shuttering.

IBISA

Seed Round in 2022
IBISA is a Luxembourg-based company founded in 2018 that offers an inclusive mutual risk-sharing platform designed to protect smallholder farmers. The company's services focus on index-based risk modeling, utilizing blockchain technology and satellite earth observation data to deliver efficient insurance solutions. By aiming to reduce fees and expedite assessment and payment processes, IBISA addresses the specific needs of farmers, enabling them to better manage risks associated with crop production.

SportVot

Seed Round in 2022
A sports tech company that empowers sports digitization at the grassroots level. With premium & hassle-free cloud studio for LIVE sports broadcasting and a multi-sports OTT platform for talent discovery, SportVot is the go to solution for all things sports!

Piatrika Biosystems

Seed Round in 2022
Piatrika Biosystems is an innovative platform that helps researchers and plant breeders bring Sustainable Seeds and Agri Chemicals to market faster and cheaper.

String Bio

Series B in 2022
String Bio designs sustainable industrial products security that improves worldwide food security. The company uses methane as a source of carbon for biodegradable products and introduces a sustainable protein allowing users to determine with a simple test for high-value industrial chemicals and transportation fuels, enabling companies to help meet the growing global demand for protein.

Vegrow

Series B in 2022
Vegrow is a technology platform that collaborates with farmers to streamline agricultural activities and enhance land utilization. By offering personalized advisory services on yield and grade mix, as well as supply chain support, Vegrow facilitates efficient operations for its partners. The platform also connects farmers with organized demand, enabling them to access a marketplace for their produce. Through these services, Vegrow aims to simplify farming practices and support the growth of a more productive agricultural ecosystem.

Josh Talks

Series A in 2022
JOSH TALKS PVT. LTD. owns and operates a platform that creates content in the form of short talks and videos covering stories from sectors like entrepreneurship, sports, arts, and activism. Its target audience comprises 16-25 year-olds in Tier 2, Tier 3, and Tier 4 cities. The company was founded in 2015 and is based in Gurugram, India with an additional office in Dhaka, Bangladesh.

Agrizy

Seed Round in 2022
Agrizy is developing a tech-first platform to bridge the processed agri supply chain.

Captain Fresh

Series C in 2022
Captain Fresh is a freshwater fish and seafood supply chain platform. Captain Fresh is a B2B marketplace leveraging technology to deliver the fastest harvest-to-retail in the industry.

Krishify

Seed Round in 2022
Krishify is a social network for farmers to discuss and solve their Agri input needs.

Offgrid Energy Labs

Seed Round in 2022
Innovate chemistry, materials & design using commonly available, eco-friendly materials to built efficient & safe batteries for the sustainable future.

Rupifi

Series A in 2022
Rupifi operates a software-as-a-service (SaaS) firm focussed on financial products for small and medium enterprises.

Captain Fresh

Series B in 2021
Captain Fresh is a freshwater fish and seafood supply chain platform. Captain Fresh is a B2B marketplace leveraging technology to deliver the fastest harvest-to-retail in the industry.

Krishify

Seed Round in 2021
Krishify is a social network for farmers to discuss and solve their Agri input needs.

Wasabi

Seed Round in 2021
Wasabi is building communications and growth platform for small and medium businesses in India to help them manage customer relationships better and grow their business.

Vegrow

Series A in 2021
Vegrow is a technology platform that collaborates with farmers to streamline agricultural activities and enhance land utilization. By offering personalized advisory services on yield and grade mix, as well as supply chain support, Vegrow facilitates efficient operations for its partners. The platform also connects farmers with organized demand, enabling them to access a marketplace for their produce. Through these services, Vegrow aims to simplify farming practices and support the growth of a more productive agricultural ecosystem.

Captain Fresh

Series A in 2021
Captain Fresh is a freshwater fish and seafood supply chain platform. Captain Fresh is a B2B marketplace leveraging technology to deliver the fastest harvest-to-retail in the industry.

Rupifi

Seed Round in 2021
Rupifi operates a software-as-a-service (SaaS) firm focussed on financial products for small and medium enterprises.

Captain Fresh

Seed Round in 2021
Captain Fresh is a freshwater fish and seafood supply chain platform. Captain Fresh is a B2B marketplace leveraging technology to deliver the fastest harvest-to-retail in the industry.

Krishify

Seed Round in 2021
Krishify is a social network for farmers to discuss and solve their Agri input needs.

Cropin

Series C in 2021
CropIn is a leading AI and Data-led agri-tech​ organization that provides SaaS solutions to agribusinesses globally. CropIn’s unique suite of products enables various stakeholders in the agri-ecosystem to adopt and drive digital strategy across their operations. Using cutting-edge technology like big data analytics, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and remote sensing, CropIn creates an interconnected network of all these stakeholders at different levels of the agriculture ecosystem, enabling clients to analyze and interpret data to derive real-time actionable insights on standing crop. Businesses can thus leverage technology to effectively drive their initiatives around Digitization, Predictability, Compliance, Sustainability and Traceability. With the vision to ‘maximize per acre value’ and the mission to ‘make every farm traceable’, CropIn adds value to agri-businesses by increasing efficiency, scaling productivity, and strengthening sustainability across the board. Thus far, CropIn has digitized over 5.5 million acres of farmland and enriched the lives of nearly 2.1 million farmers, while gathering data on 380+ crops and 3,600+ crop varieties in 46+ countries on 6 continents.

Captain Fresh

Seed Round in 2020
Captain Fresh is a freshwater fish and seafood supply chain platform. Captain Fresh is a B2B marketplace leveraging technology to deliver the fastest harvest-to-retail in the industry.

BigHaat

Venture Round in 2020
BigHaat Agro Pvt Ltd is an online retail platform based in Bengaluru, India, that specializes in agricultural products. Established in 2015, the company collaborates with various seed suppliers across India to offer a wide range of seeds, plant protection, plant nutrition, and agricultural implements. BigHaat's platform facilitates the online listing of products, connecting buyers directly with suppliers while providing post-sale support to enhance user experience. By bridging the gap between sellers and buyers in the agriculture sector, BigHaat improves operational efficiency and productivity for suppliers, ultimately benefiting farmers by ensuring accessibility to quality agricultural products at their doorstep.

Vegrow

Seed Round in 2020
Vegrow is a technology platform that collaborates with farmers to streamline agricultural activities and enhance land utilization. By offering personalized advisory services on yield and grade mix, as well as supply chain support, Vegrow facilitates efficient operations for its partners. The platform also connects farmers with organized demand, enabling them to access a marketplace for their produce. Through these services, Vegrow aims to simplify farming practices and support the growth of a more productive agricultural ecosystem.

Captain Fresh

Series A in 2020
Captain Fresh is a freshwater fish and seafood supply chain platform. Captain Fresh is a B2B marketplace leveraging technology to deliver the fastest harvest-to-retail in the industry.

Jiny

Seed Round in 2019
Jiny Inc. operates an Assistive UI (AUI) platform designed to enhance user experience for mobile applications, particularly for vernacular language speakers. Founded in 2017 and based in Bengaluru, India, the platform integrates seamlessly with any mobile application, offering contextual assistance through audio-visual instructions in multiple languages. This technology provides users with human-like guidance, facilitating actions and conversions, as well as supporting payments. Jiny's platform includes a mobile SDK and a web-based workflow maker, enabling developers to easily implement and manage the assistive experience in real-time. The company focuses on creating solutions for product teams targeting the next billion users.

ToBeHealthy

Seed Round in 2019
They all come to work every morning, wanting to solve one common problem, which is finding an healthy alternative to home ordered meals. Healthy takes you to tasteless mushy vegetables, concoctions that no one wants to touch, let alone taste. The list can go on and on and on.

String Bio

Venture Round in 2019
String Bio designs sustainable industrial products security that improves worldwide food security. The company uses methane as a source of carbon for biodegradable products and introduces a sustainable protein allowing users to determine with a simple test for high-value industrial chemicals and transportation fuels, enabling companies to help meet the growing global demand for protein.

NIRAMAI Health Analytix

Series A in 2019
Niramai Health Analytix Private Limited develops cancer screening SaaS software Thermalytix, that uses machine intelligence over thermography images. It provides hardware-software solutions, such as compact screening device with cloud processing for specialty hospitals; handheld device with real-time cloud-based diagnostics for independent medical practitioners; and a portable solution for large-scale screenings. The company was incorporated in 2016 and is based in Bengaluru, India.

HealthSutra

Seed Round in 2019
Health Sutra is a new and exciting way to healthy eating and a healthier lifestyle. All our products are made from nutritious and indigenous wonder grains - Millets. For the first time in India, Health Sutra brings you the nutritional goodness of millets like Jowar in the form of tasty and easy to make foods. These products are gluten free, free from preservatives and artifical ingredients, and are available at affordable prices. They are the most convenient way to enjoy the nutrition of healthy and traditional grains like Jowar. Fun, Tasty and healthy products from traditionally healthy, ancient and indigenous grains - Millets. GLuten free, free from preservatives and artificial ingredients, Health Sutra products are available at affordable prices.

BigHaat

Seed Round in 2018
BigHaat Agro Pvt Ltd is an online retail platform based in Bengaluru, India, that specializes in agricultural products. Established in 2015, the company collaborates with various seed suppliers across India to offer a wide range of seeds, plant protection, plant nutrition, and agricultural implements. BigHaat's platform facilitates the online listing of products, connecting buyers directly with suppliers while providing post-sale support to enhance user experience. By bridging the gap between sellers and buyers in the agriculture sector, BigHaat improves operational efficiency and productivity for suppliers, ultimately benefiting farmers by ensuring accessibility to quality agricultural products at their doorstep.

Agricx

Seed Round in 2018
AgricxLab Pvt Ltd designs, develops, and operates a mobile application that uses computer vision and artificial intelligence on images to assess quality of agricultural produce. The company uses Agricx certification software to certify stored produce. It also allows for physical identification of damages, color, and firmness. In addition, the company's software allows for grade assessment as well basis the mix and variance. AgricxLab Pvt Ltd was founded in 2016 and is based in Thane, India.

Tessol

Venture Round in 2018
Tessol is a energy efficient and fuel saving refrigeration technologies for cold chain storage and logistics company.

Carmel Organics

Series A in 2018
Carmel Organics Private Limited engages in sourcing, processing, and distribution of herbal tea ingredients. It services include contract farming; which requires processing at certified plant, produces organic certified finished products, and enables cultivation of products as per climatic requirements, contract processing; which produces and processes herbs as per the business need and provides customized packing and private labeling options to customers, and distribution; involves distribution of certified organic products cultivated across India and maintains end to end integrated supply chain of organics herbs and spices from farm to facilities across the globe. The company was founded in 2012 and is based in Neemuch, India.

Agricx

Seed Round in 2018
AgricxLab Pvt Ltd designs, develops, and operates a mobile application that uses computer vision and artificial intelligence on images to assess quality of agricultural produce. The company uses Agricx certification software to certify stored produce. It also allows for physical identification of damages, color, and firmness. In addition, the company's software allows for grade assessment as well basis the mix and variance. AgricxLab Pvt Ltd was founded in 2016 and is based in Thane, India.

Karma Healthcare

Seed Round in 2018
Karman Healthcare are see a world where everyone has an opportunity and means to access equitable and affordable healthcare.

ERC Eye Care

Venture Round in 2018
ERC EyeCare Pvt. Ltd. is an eye care facility established in 2011 and headquartered in Jorhat, India. The company specializes in providing comprehensive eye care services to underserved regions, ensuring accessibility to essential eye health solutions. In addition to clinical services, ERC EyeCare also operates optical retail and pharmacy services, offering a range of products to support vision health. Through its commitment to quality care and community outreach, ERC EyeCare aims to enhance the overall eye health of the populations it serves.

HealthSutra

Seed Round in 2017
Health Sutra is a new and exciting way to healthy eating and a healthier lifestyle. All our products are made from nutritious and indigenous wonder grains - Millets. For the first time in India, Health Sutra brings you the nutritional goodness of millets like Jowar in the form of tasty and easy to make foods. These products are gluten free, free from preservatives and artifical ingredients, and are available at affordable prices. They are the most convenient way to enjoy the nutrition of healthy and traditional grains like Jowar. Fun, Tasty and healthy products from traditionally healthy, ancient and indigenous grains - Millets. GLuten free, free from preservatives and artificial ingredients, Health Sutra products are available at affordable prices.

BigHaat

Seed Round in 2017
BigHaat Agro Pvt Ltd is an online retail platform based in Bengaluru, India, that specializes in agricultural products. Established in 2015, the company collaborates with various seed suppliers across India to offer a wide range of seeds, plant protection, plant nutrition, and agricultural implements. BigHaat's platform facilitates the online listing of products, connecting buyers directly with suppliers while providing post-sale support to enhance user experience. By bridging the gap between sellers and buyers in the agriculture sector, BigHaat improves operational efficiency and productivity for suppliers, ultimately benefiting farmers by ensuring accessibility to quality agricultural products at their doorstep.

Cropin

Series A in 2017
CropIn is a leading AI and Data-led agri-tech​ organization that provides SaaS solutions to agribusinesses globally. CropIn’s unique suite of products enables various stakeholders in the agri-ecosystem to adopt and drive digital strategy across their operations. Using cutting-edge technology like big data analytics, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and remote sensing, CropIn creates an interconnected network of all these stakeholders at different levels of the agriculture ecosystem, enabling clients to analyze and interpret data to derive real-time actionable insights on standing crop. Businesses can thus leverage technology to effectively drive their initiatives around Digitization, Predictability, Compliance, Sustainability and Traceability. With the vision to ‘maximize per acre value’ and the mission to ‘make every farm traceable’, CropIn adds value to agri-businesses by increasing efficiency, scaling productivity, and strengthening sustainability across the board. Thus far, CropIn has digitized over 5.5 million acres of farmland and enriched the lives of nearly 2.1 million farmers, while gathering data on 380+ crops and 3,600+ crop varieties in 46+ countries on 6 continents.

HealthSutra

Seed Round in 2017
Health Sutra is a new and exciting way to healthy eating and a healthier lifestyle. All our products are made from nutritious and indigenous wonder grains - Millets. For the first time in India, Health Sutra brings you the nutritional goodness of millets like Jowar in the form of tasty and easy to make foods. These products are gluten free, free from preservatives and artifical ingredients, and are available at affordable prices. They are the most convenient way to enjoy the nutrition of healthy and traditional grains like Jowar. Fun, Tasty and healthy products from traditionally healthy, ancient and indigenous grains - Millets. GLuten free, free from preservatives and artificial ingredients, Health Sutra products are available at affordable prices.

NIRAMAI Health Analytix

Seed Round in 2017
Niramai Health Analytix Private Limited develops cancer screening SaaS software Thermalytix, that uses machine intelligence over thermography images. It provides hardware-software solutions, such as compact screening device with cloud processing for specialty hospitals; handheld device with real-time cloud-based diagnostics for independent medical practitioners; and a portable solution for large-scale screenings. The company was incorporated in 2016 and is based in Bengaluru, India.

Skillveri

Series A in 2017
Skillveri enables better quality delivery of practical vocational skill training at significantly lesser costs, through its innovative simulators. Its first simulator, AURA, is an award winning welding simulator which is helping bridge the shortage of 2.2 Million welders in India. AURA has found acceptance across leaders in industry and vocational training institutes.

Tessol

Series A in 2016
Tessol is a energy efficient and fuel saving refrigeration technologies for cold chain storage and logistics company.

BigHaat

Seed Round in 2016
BigHaat Agro Pvt Ltd is an online retail platform based in Bengaluru, India, that specializes in agricultural products. Established in 2015, the company collaborates with various seed suppliers across India to offer a wide range of seeds, plant protection, plant nutrition, and agricultural implements. BigHaat's platform facilitates the online listing of products, connecting buyers directly with suppliers while providing post-sale support to enhance user experience. By bridging the gap between sellers and buyers in the agriculture sector, BigHaat improves operational efficiency and productivity for suppliers, ultimately benefiting farmers by ensuring accessibility to quality agricultural products at their doorstep.

Suma Agro India

Seed Round in 2016
Suma Agro India manufactures humic-acid based soil nutrient in the form of potassium humate intended to optimize the physical, chemical and biological properties of soils. The company offers a humic-acid-based soil nutrient that is rich in organic carbon and can help to bridge the demand-supply gap by improving soil content and boosting crop production, enabling farmers to promote balance and synergy between soil and plants.

Cropin

Seed Round in 2015
CropIn is a leading AI and Data-led agri-tech​ organization that provides SaaS solutions to agribusinesses globally. CropIn’s unique suite of products enables various stakeholders in the agri-ecosystem to adopt and drive digital strategy across their operations. Using cutting-edge technology like big data analytics, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and remote sensing, CropIn creates an interconnected network of all these stakeholders at different levels of the agriculture ecosystem, enabling clients to analyze and interpret data to derive real-time actionable insights on standing crop. Businesses can thus leverage technology to effectively drive their initiatives around Digitization, Predictability, Compliance, Sustainability and Traceability. With the vision to ‘maximize per acre value’ and the mission to ‘make every farm traceable’, CropIn adds value to agri-businesses by increasing efficiency, scaling productivity, and strengthening sustainability across the board. Thus far, CropIn has digitized over 5.5 million acres of farmland and enriched the lives of nearly 2.1 million farmers, while gathering data on 380+ crops and 3,600+ crop varieties in 46+ countries on 6 continents.

Cropin

Seed Round in 2014
CropIn is a leading AI and Data-led agri-tech​ organization that provides SaaS solutions to agribusinesses globally. CropIn’s unique suite of products enables various stakeholders in the agri-ecosystem to adopt and drive digital strategy across their operations. Using cutting-edge technology like big data analytics, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and remote sensing, CropIn creates an interconnected network of all these stakeholders at different levels of the agriculture ecosystem, enabling clients to analyze and interpret data to derive real-time actionable insights on standing crop. Businesses can thus leverage technology to effectively drive their initiatives around Digitization, Predictability, Compliance, Sustainability and Traceability. With the vision to ‘maximize per acre value’ and the mission to ‘make every farm traceable’, CropIn adds value to agri-businesses by increasing efficiency, scaling productivity, and strengthening sustainability across the board. Thus far, CropIn has digitized over 5.5 million acres of farmland and enriched the lives of nearly 2.1 million farmers, while gathering data on 380+ crops and 3,600+ crop varieties in 46+ countries on 6 continents.

Cropin

Seed Round in 2014
CropIn is a leading AI and Data-led agri-tech​ organization that provides SaaS solutions to agribusinesses globally. CropIn’s unique suite of products enables various stakeholders in the agri-ecosystem to adopt and drive digital strategy across their operations. Using cutting-edge technology like big data analytics, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and remote sensing, CropIn creates an interconnected network of all these stakeholders at different levels of the agriculture ecosystem, enabling clients to analyze and interpret data to derive real-time actionable insights on standing crop. Businesses can thus leverage technology to effectively drive their initiatives around Digitization, Predictability, Compliance, Sustainability and Traceability. With the vision to ‘maximize per acre value’ and the mission to ‘make every farm traceable’, CropIn adds value to agri-businesses by increasing efficiency, scaling productivity, and strengthening sustainability across the board. Thus far, CropIn has digitized over 5.5 million acres of farmland and enriched the lives of nearly 2.1 million farmers, while gathering data on 380+ crops and 3,600+ crop varieties in 46+ countries on 6 continents.

ERC Eye Care

Angel Round in 2013
ERC EyeCare Pvt. Ltd. is an eye care facility established in 2011 and headquartered in Jorhat, India. The company specializes in providing comprehensive eye care services to underserved regions, ensuring accessibility to essential eye health solutions. In addition to clinical services, ERC EyeCare also operates optical retail and pharmacy services, offering a range of products to support vision health. Through its commitment to quality care and community outreach, ERC EyeCare aims to enhance the overall eye health of the populations it serves.

Cropin

Seed Round in 2013
CropIn is a leading AI and Data-led agri-tech​ organization that provides SaaS solutions to agribusinesses globally. CropIn’s unique suite of products enables various stakeholders in the agri-ecosystem to adopt and drive digital strategy across their operations. Using cutting-edge technology like big data analytics, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and remote sensing, CropIn creates an interconnected network of all these stakeholders at different levels of the agriculture ecosystem, enabling clients to analyze and interpret data to derive real-time actionable insights on standing crop. Businesses can thus leverage technology to effectively drive their initiatives around Digitization, Predictability, Compliance, Sustainability and Traceability. With the vision to ‘maximize per acre value’ and the mission to ‘make every farm traceable’, CropIn adds value to agri-businesses by increasing efficiency, scaling productivity, and strengthening sustainability across the board. Thus far, CropIn has digitized over 5.5 million acres of farmland and enriched the lives of nearly 2.1 million farmers, while gathering data on 380+ crops and 3,600+ crop varieties in 46+ countries on 6 continents.

Cropin

Pre Seed Round in 2013
CropIn is a leading AI and Data-led agri-tech​ organization that provides SaaS solutions to agribusinesses globally. CropIn’s unique suite of products enables various stakeholders in the agri-ecosystem to adopt and drive digital strategy across their operations. Using cutting-edge technology like big data analytics, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and remote sensing, CropIn creates an interconnected network of all these stakeholders at different levels of the agriculture ecosystem, enabling clients to analyze and interpret data to derive real-time actionable insights on standing crop. Businesses can thus leverage technology to effectively drive their initiatives around Digitization, Predictability, Compliance, Sustainability and Traceability. With the vision to ‘maximize per acre value’ and the mission to ‘make every farm traceable’, CropIn adds value to agri-businesses by increasing efficiency, scaling productivity, and strengthening sustainability across the board. Thus far, CropIn has digitized over 5.5 million acres of farmland and enriched the lives of nearly 2.1 million farmers, while gathering data on 380+ crops and 3,600+ crop varieties in 46+ countries on 6 continents.