Integrated aquaculture tech startup Aquapulse has raised Rs 25 crore from NABVENTURES, aiming to modernize India’s fragmented seafood value chain. Founded in 2022 by Abhishek Dwivedy and Abhilash Dwivedy, Aquapulse combines aquaculture, infrastructure, and technology to help smallholder shrimp farmers earn more while reducing inefficiencies.
The Problem: Fragmented Shrimp Farming
India’s shrimp farming sector faces a persistent challenge: while small-scale farmers produce high-quality, export-grade shrimp, they often remain disconnected from market pricing, infrastructure, and end buyers.
This fragmentation forces farmers to rely on multiple intermediaries, which eats into their earnings and limits their share of the final market value. According to Aquapulse, this multi-layered system significantly reduces profitability for farmers despite high-quality production.
The Solution: AI-Driven Pre-Harvest Systems
Aquapulse addresses these challenges through its AI-powered technology. Here’s how it helps farmers:
- Pond-Level Monitoring: Real-time tracking of water quality, disease risks, and feed optimization.
- Improved Feed Conversion: AI insights help farmers reduce feed waste and improve growth efficiency.
- Better Harvest Planning: Aligns crop cycles with actual market demand, minimizing wastage.
- Stronger Market Linkages: By reducing reliance on intermediaries, farmers can directly access buyers and capture more value.
This combination of AI and smart infrastructure empowers farmers to consistently improve output quality and profitability.
How Funding Will Help
The Rs 25 crore investment from NABVENTURES will allow Aquapulse to:
- Scale its technology across more shrimp farms in India.
- Enhance AI algorithms for better disease detection and feed management.
- Strengthen supply chain linkages between farmers, buyers, and exporters.
- Expand infrastructure and operational capabilities to meet growing demand.
According to the founders, this funding round marks a major step toward transforming the seafood ecosystem in India.
Why It Matters
Boosting Farmer Income
By connecting farmers directly to markets and providing AI-driven insights, Aquapulse ensures farmers get a fair share of profits without losing value to intermediaries.
Sustainability and Efficiency
Optimizing feed and reducing disease risk not only improves output but also promotes sustainable farming practices. Farmers can grow shrimp more efficiently, reducing environmental and resource strain.
Future of Aquaculture in India
Startups like Aquapulse represent the next wave of innovation in Indian agriculture. By merging technology with traditional practices, they create smarter, more profitable, and sustainable farming models.
The Road Ahead
Aquapulse plans to expand its footprint rapidly, using AI and infrastructure solutions to empower smallholder farmers. As the company scales, it could set a new benchmark for seafood farming in India, ensuring both economic growth and food security.
