Climate Tech Startup Prithu Raises ₹10 Crore to Scale Carbon Programmes With Smallholder Farmers
Gurugram-based climate tech startup Prithu has raised ₹10 crore in a fresh funding round to onboard more smallholder farmers, expand on-ground operations, and strengthen its measurement, reporting and verification stack.
Key Facts
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Deal size | ₹10 |
| Headquarters | Gurugram, India |
| Sector | Prithu |
| Coverage | Startup Funding |
Prithu, a Gurugram-based climate tech startup, has raised ₹10 crore in a fresh funding round to scale its regenerative agriculture and carbon credits programme across India.
Round Snapshot
What Prithu Does
Prithu works directly with smallholder farmers to adopt climate-friendly practices like reduced tillage, cover cropping, and efficient water use. In return, farmers get:
Why It Matters
Voluntary carbon markets are projected to grow 15x by 2030, but Indian smallholders are still under-represented as suppliers. Prithu's playbook of combining MRV technology with on-ground extension teams is becoming the blueprint for credible Indian climate startups, alongside players like Boomitra and Varaha.
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