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Bharat Krushi Seva

Founders: Sharayu Lande & Hemant Dhole

Portfolio Partner: 2022

Operational State: Maharashtra

Bharat Krushi Seva is building a tech-enabled, interconnected agricultural ecosystem in Maharashtra to equip farmers, agri-retailers, and other agri-businesses with innovative tools, data-driven insights, and traceability. They provide full-stack services to farmers through farm monitoring solutions (advisory), access to inputs, and market linkages.

The platform has 15,000+ farmers who have paid for advisory, and the company has built strong partnerships with suppliers and buyers across the value chain.

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About the Founders:

Sharayu Lande is the co-founder and CEO of Bharat Krushi Seva, an agri-tech startup launched in July 2021. She focuses on empowering Indian farmers with tools and resources for climate-smart agriculture, aiming to boost productivity and livelihoods. Her leadership reflects a strong commitment to sustainability and innovation in the agricultural sector.

Hemant is a passionate farmer with a background in computer engineering and 9+ years of experience in technology. He is currently building Bharat Krushi Seva, where they are trying to solve the real problems of the farmers.