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.

NABVENTURES Fund I

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Focus Areas

  • 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
1
Startups/SMEs solving large problems in agriculture (including agtech, fintech), food and rural development
2
Possessing technological edge (especially in Pre Series A rounds)
3
Founding teams with high domain knowledge, business savvy and experience
4
Asset light, scalable growth models
5
Innovative/highly differentiated business models
6
Raising pre-Series A and Series A rounds

Investment Strategy

  1. Startups/SMEs solving large problems in agriculture (including agtech, fintech), food and rural development
  2. Possessing technological edge (especially in Pre Series A rounds)
  3. Founding teams with high domain knowledge, business savvy and experience
  4. Asset light, scalable growth models
  5. Innovative/highly differentiated business models
  6. Raising pre-Series A and Series A rounds

Portfolio