Aquapulse has raised Rs. 25 crore in new funding led by NABVENTURES as the aquaculture player plans to expand its footprint in the aqua belt. This investment comes at a time when shrimp farmers are experiencing a mixed season due to factors beyond their control: disease and price fluctuations.
In coastal districts, shrimp farming is a high-risk, high-reward source of income. A single disease outbreak can wipe out months of effort. Price discovery is also another concern, as farmers rely on middlemen.
Aquapulse is trying to plug these gaps with a simple approach. Its platform tracks pond conditions, feed patterns, and shrimp growth, and shares timely updates with farmers.
Alerts on disease risks and harvest timing aim to reduce guesswork, not replace experience. The focus stays on making decisions easier at the pond level, where most challenges begin.
The company plans to use the funds to deepen its presence in Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, and West Bengal. These regions account for a large share of India’s aquaculture output. Aquapulse is also setting up its own processing capacity. Many farmers currently depend on third-party units, which can affect both pricing and quality.
Greater control over processing could help the startup ensure consistency while improving returns for farmers. The next phase will involve scaling its farmer network while strengthening backend operations.
Startups such as Eruvaka, Aquaconnect, and AquaExchange are also building solutions around aquaculture. Interest in the sector has widened as investors look beyond traditional agriculture into fisheries and allied areas.
For Aquapulse, the challenge now lies in execution. Growth depends on how well it offers value when it matters most. In aquaculture, progress is measured by each successful harvest.
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