Agriculture Business Investment Opportunities in Nashik

Business: Nashik-based tech-enabled agriculture platform (12 employees) providing digital advisory, full traceability and market linkages for fruit growers, primarily grapes. - Core product lines: fresh produce exports (≈50% revenue), agri-inputs marketplace for seeds & fertilizers (≈20%), domestic B2B supply to Indian retailers/wholesalers (≈20%), and farmer-facing tech/advisory & traceability services (≈10%). - Customers: small-to-medium grape growers and horticulture farmers, domestic retailers/wholesalers, and international buyers/retailers sourcing traceable fresh produce. - Revenue model: commission and margin on exported and domestic fresh produce sales, product margins on agri-inputs sold via the app/marketplace, and subscription/fee income for premium digital advisory and traceability services. - Technology & services: Mobile app (50,000+ downloads) offering AI-driven advisory, real-time weather forecasting, predictive analytics and full supply-chain traceability to improve crop yields and post-harvest quality. - Market validation & partnerships: academic recognition including a Ph. D. thesis on the app, MoU with Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth (MPKV) for student-led grassroots adoption and Good Agricultural Practices training. - Traction & reach: 72.5K+ YouTube subscribers for agri-learning and community engagement; institutional endorsement with RKVY Raftaar seed funding (INR 15 Lakhs). - Growth outlook: scalable, multi-revenue stream model with projected revenue growth from ₹9 Cr (2023) to ₹104 Cr (2027) driven by export scaling, increased farmer adoption and upgraded tech services. - Competitive advantages: end-to-end traceability, export market access, integrated agri-advisory using AI, and established academic/institutional collaborations enhancing credibility in agri-tech and fresh produce supply chain. - Monthly sales have declined compared to last year, and the underlying reasons will be shared with the potential investor upon introduction. - The monthly sales appear high relative to the number of employees, and the explanation for this will be shared directly with the investor. - The advisor overseeing the transaction is currently on vacation in Egypt but will be available as needed for this deal.