Eeki Secures $7 Million to Revolutionize India's Farming with Aeroponics

Eeki, an agricultural start-up, recently secured $7 million from Sixth Sense Ventures to enhance its farming operations in India. The funding will boost aeroponic innovations, expanding Eeki's Gen 3 Growing Chambers for improved yield. Over 30% of the team focuses on tech advancement for efficient resources use.

Eeki, an innovative agri start-up, announced on Tuesday that it has successfully raised USD 7 million, approximately Rs 60 crore, from venture capital firm Sixth Sense Ventures.

The funding aims to enable a nationwide expansion of Eeki's farm operations in India and to bolster research and development efforts. Eeki plans to utilize aeroponic innovation to rapidly scale up its cutting-edge Gen 3 Growing Chambers.

Co-founder Amit Kumar highlighted that over 30% of the company's team is devoted to enhancing core technology to optimize yield with minimal resources, with the goal of establishing Eeki as a leader in nutrition and origin.

(With inputs from agencies.)