Aquapulse Secures ₹45 Crore to Enhance Shrimp Farming Technology and Exports
Aquapulse raises ₹45 crore to expand tech-led shrimp farming network

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Aquapulse, an aquaculture startup based in Bhubaneswar, has raised ₹45 crore in funding led by NABVENTURES to enhance its shrimp farming operations across eastern India. The investment will improve technology and disease management systems, expand farmer networks, and scale processing and export capabilities.
- 01Aquapulse was founded in 2023 by Abhishek and Abhilash Dwivedy to modernize India's shrimp aquaculture sector.
- 02The startup operates a hub-and-spoke model, connecting smallholder farmers in Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, and West Bengal with domestic and international markets.
- 03India's seafood exports reached nearly 1.97 million metric tonnes worth over ₹73,890 crore (about $8.46 billion) in FY26, with frozen shrimp being a major contributor.
- 04Aquapulse aims to improve productivity and traceability for farmers while ensuring quality for global buyers.
- 05The company has raised a total of ₹70 crore in recent months, including ₹25 crore in April for technology enhancements and a processing facility.
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Aquapulse, a startup based in Bhubaneswar, has successfully raised ₹45 crore in a funding round led by NABVENTURES, which will be used to enhance its shrimp farming technology and expand its operations across eastern India. Founded in 2023 by Abhishek and Abhilash Dwivedy, Aquapulse aims to transform India's fragmented shrimp aquaculture sector by directly linking smallholder farmers to organized markets. The funding will bolster farm-level technology, disease management systems, and processing capabilities. India’s seafood exports have seen significant growth, reaching nearly 1.97 million metric tonnes valued at over ₹73,890 crore (approximately $8.46 billion) in FY26, with frozen shrimp dominating these exports. Aquapulse operates under a unique hub-and-spoke model, providing farmers with comprehensive support in water quality monitoring, feed management, and harvesting coordination. The startup's goal is to make small farmers recognized participants in the global seafood economy while addressing market inefficiencies. With a total of ₹70 crore raised recently, Aquapulse is also investing in AI-driven systems and a transparent pricing model to further enhance its operations.
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The funding will enhance technology and market access for smallholder shrimp farmers, potentially increasing their incomes and productivity.
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