Context:
At the Global Fintech Festival (GFF) 2025, the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) announced its first investment under the AgriSURE Fund, jointly promoted with the Union Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare. The initiative highlights NABARD’s focus on fostering agritech innovation, rural entrepreneurship, and digital financial inclusion.
About AgriSURE Fund
The AgriSURE Fund (Agriculture Sector Upscaling and Resilience Enhancement Fund) is a dedicated investment vehicle established by NABARD and the Ministry of Agriculture to support agri-focused startups and technological innovations that enhance productivity, sustainability, and resilience in India’s agricultural sector.
Key Objectives:
- To catalyse investments in agritech, food processing, and rural value chains.
- To promote digital and financial inclusion in agriculture and allied sectors.
- To strengthen the agriculture–fintech ecosystem by backing scalable, impact-driven startups.
- To enhance supply chain efficiency and farmer-market linkages through technology.
NABARD’s Broader Focus at GFF 2025
At GFF 2025, NABARD showcased several of its supported and funded ventures that are driving innovation and rural financial inclusion, including:
- Kuberjee Tech Pvt Ltd: Provides technology-driven financial solutions for rural and semi-urban markets.
- NAVADHAN Capital: Facilitates accessible and affordable credit for smallholder farmers and rural entrepreneurs.
- SLO Technologies (Advarisk): Offers a real-time collateral management platform enhancing transparency and risk management in agri-lending.
