NABVENTURES, FUND I scheme I is a venture growth equity fund that invests in agriculture, food, rural businesses, and agri/rural financial services at early to mid-stage. The focus is on driving transformation in these industries by providing strategic and operational insights, patient capital, and access to NABARD's extensive network.
- Agtech
- Animal husbandry
- Aquaculture
- Agri - biotech
- Supply chain solutions
- Climate resilient agriculture
agriculture
Food
- Food processing
- Regional food brands
- Health and welness foods
- Food logistics
- Supply chain monitoring solutions
- Biotech in food
Food
- Financial Inclusion
- Rural / agri focused NBFCs
- Rural / agri fintechs
finance
rural
- Rural healthcare
- Rural education
rural
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Startups/SMEs solving large problems in agriculture (including agtech, fintech), food and rural development
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Possessing technological edge (especially in Pre Series A rounds)
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Founding teams with high domain knowledge, business savvy and experience
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Asset light, scalable growth models
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Innovative/highly differentiated business models
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Raising pre-Series A and Series A rounds
Investment Strategy
- Startups/SMEs solving large problems in agriculture (including agtech, fintech), food and rural development
- Possessing technological edge (especially in Pre Series A rounds)
- Founding teams with high domain knowledge, business savvy and experience
- Asset light, scalable growth models
- Innovative/highly differentiated business models
- Raising pre-Series A and Series A rounds