Aquaculture startup Aquapulse has raised ₹45 crore in a funding round led by NABVENTURES through its AgriSURE Fund, with participation from IAN Alpha Fund. The fresh investment will help the company expand its farmer network, strengthen disease-management systems, improve farm technology, and scale its shrimp processing and export operations.
Founded with the aim of connecting small shrimp farmers directly to organized markets, Aquapulse has built a technology-driven supply chain spanning Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, and West Bengal. The company works closely with farmers, helping them monitor water quality, manage feed, detect diseases early, and coordinate harvesting.
A key feature of its model is the “aquapreneur” network—local entrepreneurs who manage clusters of shrimp ponds and act as a bridge between farmers and markets. This approach helps improve productivity while ensuring better quality and traceability for buyers.
Aquapulse currently exports shrimp to countries including China, Vietnam, and Japan, while also supplying customers within India. By integrating farm support, harvesting, processing, and export logistics, the company aims to create a more transparent and efficient shrimp supply chain.
The funding comes at a time when India’s seafood exports continue to grow, with frozen shrimp remaining one of the country’s most important export products. However, many small farmers still struggle with limited market access, fluctuating prices, and a lack of technical support.
According to Aquapulse Co-Founder and CEO Abhishek Dwivedy, the new capital will help the company strengthen its farmer-focused model while expanding processing and export capabilities. The broader goal, he said, is to improve quality, traceability, and farmer incomes at the same time.
With the new investment, Aquapulse plans to deepen its presence in India’s aquaculture sector and help more small shrimp farmers participate in high-value global markets.