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In a first, BASF Venture Capital GmbH invests in Indian startup UrbanKisaan

Conceptualised in 2017, UrbanKisaan operates several suburban greenhouses and vertical indoor farms in Hyderabad and Bangalore

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With the investment from BASF, UrbanKisaan plans to further expand its market presence in India, deploy its farming technology to work with thousands of farmers, and bring fresh, local, sustainable produce to urban dwellers.

Shivani Shinde Mumbai

3 min read Last Updated : Jul 13 2021 | 1:55 PM IST

BASF Venture Capital GmbH (BVC) is investing in the Indian startup UrbanKisaan, which specialises in hydroponic cultivation of various types of vegetables, greens and herbs in tropical urban environments. This is BVC’s first investment in an early stage business focusing on India. Financial details of the investment were not disclosed.

Conceptualised in 2017, UrbanKisaan operates several suburban greenhouses and vertical indoor farms in Hyderabad and Bangalore. The company sells the fresh produce, some of which is grown directly in the shops, in its franchise-owned brick-and-mortar stores and via an app and website.

“Our approach in hydroponics enables us to produce our food

Topics : Startup funding basf Indian start-ups

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