Aquaconnect funding, investors and company details

Aquaconnect is an emerging Agro - Agritech startup from Chennai, working in the space of Aquaculture technology startup offering a full-stack platform that leverages AI, geospatial analytics, and satellite remote sensing to transform India’s fish and shrimp farming ecosystem... Founded by Rajamanohar Somasundaram.

Company: Coastal Aquaculture Research Institute Private Limited
Sector: Agro - Agritech
Location: Chennai
Founders: Rajamanohar Somasundaram
Total funding raised: ₹217.32 Cr

Company overview

Aquaconnect was established with the vision of transforming aquaculture through technology-led innovation. It is widely recognized as South Asia’s largest aquaculture network, uniquely combining strong on-ground farmer engagement with satellite-based remote sensing capabilities. The company operates a full-stack aquaculture platform that delivers end-to-end solutions, including farm advisory services, access to quality inputs, market linkages, and integrated fintech offerings for fish and shrimp farmers. Its AI-driven advisory system enables farmers to adopt sustainable farming practices, optimize resource usage, and enhance overall productivity and profitability. At the core of Aquaconnect’s technology stack is its proprietary Aquasat platform, which leverages geospatial intelligence and deep learning to map pond boundaries, distinguish between fish and shrimp farms, and predict culture cycles. This allows the company to accurately forecast input requirements and harvest volumes at both regional and national levels.X

Funding rounds

Latest round (Pre Series B): $ 4.00 Mn (₹33.24 Cr.), 2024-01-31. Investors: S2G Ventures
Past round (Series A): $ 15.00 Mn (₹124.08 Cr.), 2022-12-20. Investors: Lok Capital, Louis Dreyfus Company Ventures, Suneight Investments, Omnivore Venture Capital, Rebright Partners, Flourish Ventures, HATCH
Past round: ₹60.00 Cr. ($ 7.91 Mn), 2022-03-22. Investors: Trifecta Capital