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NABVENTURES Ltd. is a public company established in April 2018 as a wholly owned subsidiary of NABARD, managing Alternative Investment funds. The firm focuses on agriculture, food, rural businesses, and agri/rural financial services, with a mission to support ventures that can transform the Indian agricultural landscape. It manages two primary funds: NABVENTURES Fund I and the AgriSURE Fund for Start-ups & Rural Enterprises.
NABVENTURES invests in early to mid-stage companies within the agriculture and rural sectors, including agtech, food-agtech, fintech, healthcare, and consumer markets. Investment stages range from Seed to Series B and Growth Equity, with a particular emphasis on technology-driven initiatives that enhance rural economies. Check sizes are tailored to the needs of the businesses they support.
Notable portfolio companies include Navadhan, which focuses on agricultural solutions; Zeus Hygia, a nutraceutical ingredient startup; Avis Hospitals, a healthcare provider; Tan90 Thermal Solutions, specializing in thermal solutions; Just Deliveries, a logistics startup; Bharat Housing Network, a real estate company; Hattikaapi, in the agricultural sector; Jai Kisan, a financial services provider for farmers; Eggoz, involved in poultry and egg production; and Vilcart, an e-commerce platform for rural products.
Email your pitch deck to nabventure@nabard.org for consideration.
NABVENTURES often leads investment rounds, particularly in early-stage ventures that align with their focus on agriculture and rural businesses.
The firm is open to follow-on investments, especially for companies that demonstrate growth potential and align with their investment thesis.
NABVENTURES manages multiple funds, including NABVENTURES Fund I, which is focused on venture growth equity, and the AgriSURE Fund for Start-ups & Rural Enterprises.
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