AgroStar Raises $30 Million in Climate-Focused Round, Led by Just Climate.
AgroStar has raised $30 million in climate-focused funding led by the investment firm Just Climate to fund its omnichannel expansion, enhance product innovation, and develop artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities. The new capital will also support the company’s efforts to provide climate-smart solutions to Indian farmers.
Pune-based agritech startup AgroStar has announced that it has raised $30 million in a new funding round led by Just Climate, an investment firm dedicated to environmental and climate-focused ventures. The round drew strong support from AgroStar’s existing backers: Aavishkaar India, Bertelsmann, Evolvence India, Chiratae Ventures, and Hero Enterprises.
Driving Sustainable Growth in Indian Agriculture
AgroStar plans to deploy this fresh capital to scale up its omnichannel agricultural platform, drive product innovation, and boost its AI capabilities for smarter farm advisory services. The company’s long-term vision is to help farmers navigate climate variability, degraded soils, and unpredictable weather — by making high-quality agri-inputs and expert agronomic knowledge more accessible.
Reaching Millions of Farmers
Since its founding in 2013 by brothers Sitanshu and Shardul Sheth, AgroStar has focused on bridging the gap between smallholder farmers and technology. Through a hybrid model combining digital platforms and physical retail, the company claims to have built a network of over 10,000 retail stores and a digital platform that reaches more than 10 million farmers.
Why Just Climate Led the Round
For Just Climate, AgroStar represents a compelling climate-resilient investment: its reach among smallholder farmers and its commitment to environmentally responsible farming make it aligned with the firm’s mission. According to Siddarth Shrikanth, director at Just Climate, “while solutions such as higher quality seeds and biological inputs exist, large gaps in trust, knowledge, and distribution have constrained market adoption among the smallholders” — a gap AgroStar is well-positioned to fill.
Strong Backing and Proven Track Record
AgroStar’s existing investors—Aavishkaar India, Bertelsmann, Evolvence, Chiratae Ventures, and Hero Enterprises—have reaffirmed their confidence by participating in this round. This vote of confidence comes on the back of previous funding milestones. In April 2025, AgroStar raised $6.7 million in a fresh round led by Accel India, valuing the company at around $293 million. Over the years, it has built a multi-million-dollar business across agri-inputs, advisory, and digital reach.
The Impact: Technology + Sustainability
AgroStar’s model brings together technology, on-ground reach, and sustainable farming practices to drive impact. Its in-house tech stack — powered by data analytics and AI — delivers real-time crop-level recommendations, helping farmers optimize input use and reduce environmental footprint. The fresh funds will further enhance these capabilities, enabling climate-smart agriculture, more efficient farm management, and improved farmer productivity.
Competitive Landscape
In India’s rapidly evolving agritech ecosystem, AgroStar competes with other major players like DeHaat and Ninjacart, which also aim to democratize access to agri inputs, advisory, and market linkages. However, AgroStar’s omnichannel strategy (app + retail) and its wide farmer network give it a strong edge in scaling climate-resilient solutions.
What’s Next for AgroStar
With this $30 million infusion, AgroStar is set to:
Expand its presence across more Indian states, deepening its retail and digital footprint.
Invest in AI-driven agronomy tools to provide more precise, data-driven advice to farmers.
Innovate its product portfolio, including climate-resilient seeds, biological inputs, and sustainable fertilizers.
Strengthen its farmer engagement model to drive adoption of sustainable practices.
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Why This Funding Matters (SEO Insight)
The $30 M funding from Just Climate underscores the rising investor focus on climate-smart agritech.
AgroStar’s model of combining digital advisory, AI, and offline retail is critical for increasing agri resilience and farm productivity.
Strengthening sustainable farming via such capital boosts green agriculture and supports smallholder farmers.
This is a high-impact use of capital in Indian agritech, reinforcing confidence in ventures that blend profit with environmental impact.
Team: Credit Money Finance