Company will use the funds in setting up 500 micro-farms in the states of Tamil Nadu, Telangana, and Andhra Pradesh
Agri-tech startup Aqgromalin has announced that it has raised Rs 2 crore from angel investors participating from the Middle East. The company aims to utilise the capital in setting up 500 micro-farms in the states of Tamil Nadu, Telangana, and Andhra Pradesh, it said through a release.
Aqgromalin supplements the income of small landholding farmers through ready to implement micro-farms mainly in the areas of animal husbandry and aquaculture.
Prasanna Manogaran and Bharani C L, co-founders of Aqgromalin said “Our Company plans to utilise these funds in improving and accelerating the implementation of micro-farms that is going to uplift the living of the farmers. Additionally, our plans to strengthen the technology backed platform will drive the business forward in the domain of agri-tech.”
Aqgromalin, founded in 2019, has presence in Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana. It aims to supplement the income of small landholding farmers through ready to implement micro-farms. It makes access easier for various agricultural implements and technology.
The company provides access to necessary inputs and all required materials to immediately start operations including – extensive training for the cultivation of crops, raising farmers’ awareness about the common diseases, and equipping them with expert skills to troubleshoot and increase yield, the said the company in the statement.
