Sathguru Catalyzer Advisors

Sathguru Catalyser Advisors Private Limited (SCA) serves as the Asset Management Company for the Innovation in Food & Agriculture Fund (IFA Fund). It focuses on investing in enterprises that are driven by innovation within the Food and Agriculture sectors. SCA aims to create long-term value for its stakeholders by carefully selecting investments and fostering their development into successful businesses. Through its strategic approach, the firm seeks to support growth-oriented companies that contribute to advancements in food and agriculture.
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Krishna Kumar

Partner and Chairman

4 past transactions

Telluris Biotech

Series A in 2024
Telluris Biotech India Private Limited focuses on developing innovative solutions to address critical challenges in the agricultural and food processing sectors. The company is primarily engaged in creating alternatives to combat the root knot nematode, Meloidogyne incognita, which is responsible for significant global crop losses. Their research has demonstrated proof of concept for four distinct products aimed at managing this pest, and they are currently conducting field trials to gather data for product registration. With root knot nematodes accounting for substantial agricultural losses, particularly in major Indian crops such as capsicum, tomato, and okra, Telluris Biotech is committed to developing integrated pest management strategies. Their portfolio includes environmentally sensitive biological control products, including novel nematicides and eco-friendly plant growth promoters, which help enhance crop protection and productivity while preserving biodiversity.

Nu Genes

Seed Round in 2019
Nu Genes is an Indian seed company specializing in hybrid development, seed production, processing, and marketing. It operates across multiple states, offering a diverse range of high-quality seeds for crops such as millets, paddy, sorghum, maize, sunflower, castor, mustard, and various vegetables.

Ecozen

Series A in 2019
Ecozen is an agri-tech company delivering solar-powered solutions to extend shelf life, improve farm efficiency, and strengthen market access for farmers. Its Ecofrost portable cold room, based on thermal energy storage, keeps produce cold without backup power, enabling fruits, vegetables, and flowers to reach farther markets. Ecotron is a solar pump solution with IoT-enabled remote monitoring, diagnostics, and predictive analytics that enhances irrigation efficiency and reduces water waste. Ecozen also operates Eco-Connect, a digital marketplace that links farmers growing perishables with organized buyers, including exporters, retailers, and processors, with integrated cold-chain capabilities. Collectively, these offerings address post-harvest handling, irrigation management, and supply-chain linkage to support sustainable farming and profitability.

Telluris Biotech

Series A in 2019
Telluris Biotech India Private Limited focuses on developing innovative solutions to address critical challenges in the agricultural and food processing sectors. The company is primarily engaged in creating alternatives to combat the root knot nematode, Meloidogyne incognita, which is responsible for significant global crop losses. Their research has demonstrated proof of concept for four distinct products aimed at managing this pest, and they are currently conducting field trials to gather data for product registration. With root knot nematodes accounting for substantial agricultural losses, particularly in major Indian crops such as capsicum, tomato, and okra, Telluris Biotech is committed to developing integrated pest management strategies. Their portfolio includes environmentally sensitive biological control products, including novel nematicides and eco-friendly plant growth promoters, which help enhance crop protection and productivity while preserving biodiversity.
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