Eekifoods is a technology company.
Eekifoods has raised $9.0M across 2 funding rounds.
Eekifoods has raised $9.0M in total across 2 funding rounds.
Eekifoods has raised $9.0M in total across 2 funding rounds.
Eekifoods's investors include 3one4 Capital, Addition, AngelList, Avaana Capital, General Catalyst, MassMutual Ventures, MUFG Innovation Partners, NFX, Hans Tung, Quiet Capital, Team Ignite Ventures, Tiger Global Management.
Eeki Foods (also known as Eeki) is an Indian agritech startup founded in 2018 that builds patented, IoT-powered growing chambers for climate-controlled, soilless farming of residue-free vegetables and fruits.[1][2][3][4] It serves landowners, distributors, and direct-to-consumer partners like Country Delight by enabling year-round, sustainable production on underutilized or barren land, solving key problems like water scarcity, chemical pesticide use, and inconsistent yields in traditional farming.[1][2][3] The company has raised ₹141.36 Cr in funding, employs 68 people, and operates over 90 acres of IoT-enabled farms under development, with strong growth via commercial pilots, accelerator support, and awards like Global GAP certification and Forbes India honors.[3][4]
Eeki Foods was incorporated in December 2018 by cofounders Abhishek Kumar and Saurabh Singh, who began their journey in Kota, Rajasthan, with a small rooftop farm to research cost-effective alternatives to pricey methods like NFT and vertical farming.[2][3] Drawing on polymer composites for durable chambers and IoT for automation, they developed a natural pest deterrent using mint plants, enabling affordable, high-quality produce without insecticides.[2] Early traction came from a local investor and GSF Accelerator, leading to a 10,000 sq.ft. pilot farm, commercial operations across Rajasthan, and expansions like a 15-acre farm in Keshoraipatan and a 24-acre cluster in Lakheri.[3]
Eeki rides the global agritech wave addressing food security amid climate change, water shortages, and India's push for sustainable farming, where traditional methods waste 70-80% of water and rely on chemicals.[1][2] Timing aligns with rising demand for clean produce in metro markets and government incentives for barren land use, amplified by IoT/ML trends for precision agriculture.[2][3] By partnering with landowners and B2B players, Eeki transforms idle assets into revenue generators, influences ecosystem scalability, and sets benchmarks for low-cost, high-yield models in emerging markets.[2][4]
Eeki Foods is poised to cut farming costs by 30% through enhanced chambers and ML-driven predictive analytics for diseases, nutrition, and pests, expanding to over 90 acres nationwide.[2][3] Trends like AI in agronomy and sustainability mandates will fuel growth, potentially evolving Eeki into a dominant player in affordable, climate-resilient food supply. As it scales from Rajasthan pilots to national clusters, Eeki exemplifies how tech-first innovation makes healthy food accessible, fulfilling its mission of abundance without environmental harm.[1][3]
Eekifoods has raised $9.0M across 2 funding rounds. Most recently, it raised $7.0M Series A in April 2022.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2022 | $7.0M Series A | 3one4 Capital, Addition, AngelList, Avaana Capital, General Catalyst, MassMutual Ventures, MUFG Innovation Partners, NFX, Hans Tung, Quiet Capital, Team Ignite Ventures, Tiger Global Management, Y Combinator, Brad Bao, Evan Moore | |
| Feb 1, 2022 | $2.0M Seed | Avaana Capital, B Capital Group, Better Capital, Cisco Investments, MassMutual Ventures, V3 Ventures, Kaushik Subramanian, Manik Gupta |