Aquapulse Raises $2.7M to Boost India Aquaculture

Aquaculture-focused agritech startup Aquapulse has raised ₹25 Cr (about $2.7 million) in its ongoing Series A round, led by NABVENTURES through its AgriSURE Fund. The funding aims to enhance the company’s aquaculture network and tech capabilities across India.

Founded in 2022 by Abhishek and Abhilash Dwivedy, Aquapulse focuses on improving the efficiency of shrimp and fish farmers’ operations through technology. The company’s app-based monitoring system tracks water quality, predicts shrimp growth, and manages feed, enabling farmers to make informed decisions and improve productivity.

The newly acquired capital will be used to establish an in-house processing facility to improve quality control and margins. Additionally, Aquapulse plans to expand its farmer network to 15,000 farmers across Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, and West Bengal. The company is also investing in AI-led harvest systems and enhancing its tech-driven transparent pricing model.

Aquapulse’s AI-based pre-harvest systems monitor parameters such as water quality, disease risks, and feed usage to ensure feed efficiency and output quality. The platform also connects farmers directly with buyers, aiming to secure better prices and reduce reliance on intermediaries. It provides digital expert advisory services to support modern farming practices.

On the post-harvest side, Aquapulse manages grading, cold storage, logistics, and compliance processes. The company aims to build an integrated aquaculture ecosystem in India.

Aquapulse competes with companies like Eruvaka, Aquaconnect, and AquaExchange in the Indian agritech sector. India’s aquaculture sector is largely driven by fish and shrimp production, with shrimp exports contributing nearly 70% of the total seafood export value. The value of seafood exports increased from ₹43,720.98 Cr in FY21 to ₹62,408.45 Cr in FY25, marking a growth of over 40%.