Agritech Drone Startup AeroVeda Raises ₹95 Crore Series A for Crop-Spraying Network
Hyderabad-based AeroVeda has raised ₹95 crore in a Series A led by Omnivore and Aavishkaar Capital to scale its DGCA-certified drone-spraying-as-a-service network from 8 to 18 Indian states by FY27.
Key Facts
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Deal size | ₹95 |
| Stage | Series A |
| Lead investor | Omnivore |
| Headquarters | Hyderabad, India |
| Sector | Aeroveda |
| Coverage | Startup Funding |
Hyderabad-based agritech startup AeroVeda has raised ₹95 crore (~$11.4 million) in a Series A led by Omnivore with participation from Aavishkaar Capital and AgFunder.
Business Model
AeroVeda runs a drone-spraying-as-a-service network for Indian farmers, charging per acre. The startup operates:
Use of Funds
Why It Matters
India's drone-spraying market is being underwritten by central and state subsidies under the Namo Drone Didi scheme. Operators with DGCA certification, trained pilot networks and a working unit economics story are positioned to consolidate a still-fragmented category.
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