Omnivore

Omnivore is a Mumbai-based venture capital firm founded in 2010 that specializes in early-stage investments in the agriculture and food systems sectors. With a total fund management of approximately $130 million across multiple funds, Omnivore has supported over 20 startups since its inception. The firm focuses on a variety of agritech themes, including farmer platforms, precision agriculture, rural fintech, B2B agriculture marketplaces, innovative foods, post-harvest technologies, and farm-to-consumer brands. Omnivore aims to drive agricultural prosperity and enhance food systems in India, promoting sustainability and resilience in farming. The firm is committed to impact investing, particularly in areas related to climate and agriculture, targeting investments ranging from $0.5 million to $5 million.

Mark Kahn

Managing Partner

Imran Khan

CFO

Michelle Nazareth

Associate

Shilpa Nirula

Venture Partner

Reihem Roy

Partner

Satya Sagar

Senior Associate

Subhadeep Sanyal

Partner

Abhilash Sethi

Investment Director

Jinesh Shah

Managing Partner

Jinesh Shah

Co-Founder and Managing Partner

Aaushi Sharma

Senior Associate

S Nagarajan

Venture Partner

Past deals in Commodities

Arya Collateral

Series B in 2020
Arya Collateral Warehousing Services Private Limited specializes in post-harvest services that support the agricultural value chain. The company offers a range of storage and logistics solutions, including warehousing, fumigation, quality testing, and port handling. It also provides stock audits for commodity loans and cash credit, as well as procurement facilitation services that assist with on-field farmer procurement and export assistance. Additionally, Arya offers consulting services focused on the post-harvest value chain, farm linkages, and commodity-based finance. The company caters to a diverse clientele, including farmers, farmer producer organizations, processors, financial institutions, agri-corporations, international buyers, and development actors. Established in 1982, Arya Collateral Warehousing Services is headquartered in Noida, India.

Bijak

Series A in 2020
Bijak is a B2B platform focused on agricultural commodities in India, designed to enhance the trading experience for buyers and sellers in the agricultural sector. The platform addresses issues of information asymmetry and accountability by providing transparent pricing, which helps traders, wholesalers, and food processors to make informed decisions. Bijak also facilitates better transaction management through a ledger system, optimizes logistics, and improves working capital cycles for its users. By streamlining these processes, Bijak aims to create a more efficient marketplace for agricultural commodities, ultimately benefiting all stakeholders involved in the trade.

Arya Collateral

Series B in 2020
Arya Collateral Warehousing Services Private Limited specializes in post-harvest services that support the agricultural value chain. The company offers a range of storage and logistics solutions, including warehousing, fumigation, quality testing, and port handling. It also provides stock audits for commodity loans and cash credit, as well as procurement facilitation services that assist with on-field farmer procurement and export assistance. Additionally, Arya offers consulting services focused on the post-harvest value chain, farm linkages, and commodity-based finance. The company caters to a diverse clientele, including farmers, farmer producer organizations, processors, financial institutions, agri-corporations, international buyers, and development actors. Established in 1982, Arya Collateral Warehousing Services is headquartered in Noida, India.

Farmley

Seed Round in 2020
Farmley is a digital B2B marketplace for non-perishable food commodities, including nuts, seeds, dry fruits, specialty grains, and honey.

Bijak

Seed Round in 2019
Bijak is a B2B platform focused on agricultural commodities in India, designed to enhance the trading experience for buyers and sellers in the agricultural sector. The platform addresses issues of information asymmetry and accountability by providing transparent pricing, which helps traders, wholesalers, and food processors to make informed decisions. Bijak also facilitates better transaction management through a ledger system, optimizes logistics, and improves working capital cycles for its users. By streamlining these processes, Bijak aims to create a more efficient marketplace for agricultural commodities, ultimately benefiting all stakeholders involved in the trade.
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