Profile
NABVENTURES is a venture capital firm based in Mumbai, India, and is a wholly owned subsidiary of the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD). Founded in April 2018, it acts as an investment manager for alternative investment funds, focusing on driving rural prosperity. The firm's team provides strategic and operational insights, offering patient capital and access to extensive networks. NABVENTURES aims to catalyze cutting-edge ventures in agriculture and rural landscapes.
The firm invests in the agriculture sector, including food, rural businesses, and agri/rural financial services, with a particular focus on early to mid-stage growth equity investments. NABVENTURES targets companies in the agriculture and rural markets across India, leveraging technology and scalable models. The firm manages funds such as Fund I and AgriSURE, with Fund II currently targeting Rs 1,500 crore. Anchor investor NABARD supports these schemes, alongside the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare.
Notable investments from NABVENTURES include KisaanSay - an agricultural strategy resource, Elmed Life Sciences - biotechnology solutions, Aquapulse - an aquaculture technology platform, Zeus Hygia - a nutraceutical ingredients startup, and Avis Hospital - specializing in healthcare services.
Industry
NABVENTURES Funds
| Name | Type |
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Size | AUM | Launch date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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NABVENTURES Fund II
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Venture Capital (VC)
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Agriculture
Technology
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Seed
Series A
Series B
|
Asia
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$1-5 m
|
$47 M
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October 2026
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NABVENTURES Fund I
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Venture Capital (VC)
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AgriTech
Mobility
HealthTech
Technology
Foodtech
Financial Services
Agriculture
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Seed
Series B
Series A
|
Asia
|
$1-5 m
|
—
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October 2026
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AgriSURE
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Venture Capital (VC)
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AgriTech
Mobility
HealthTech
Technology
Foodtech
Financial Services
Agriculture
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Seed
Series B
Series A
|
Asia
|
$1-5 m
|
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October 2026
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