Why Did Aquapulse Raise Fresh Capital?
Bhubaneswar-based aquaculture startup Aquapulse has secured Rs 45 crore in a funding round led by NABVENTURES through its AgriSURE Fund, with participation from IAN Alpha Fund.
The investment comes as India’s seafood industry continues to expand globally, creating opportunities for technology-driven platforms that can improve efficiency, traceability, and profitability for farmers.
The fresh capital will help Aquapulse strengthen its farm-level technology capabilities, expand farmer acquisition, enhance disease management systems, and scale its processing and export infrastructure.
How Does Aquapulse Support Shrimp Farmers?
Founded in 2023 by Abhishek Dwivedy and Abhilash Dwivedy, Aquapulse operates a technology-enabled procurement and supply-chain platform focused on shrimp aquaculture.
The company works directly with shrimp farmers across Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, and West Bengal through an aquapreneur-led hub-and-spoke model designed to improve productivity and market access.
Its platform provides farmers with water quality monitoring, feed management tools, disease early-warning systems, harvesting coordination, and direct access to buyers. By integrating these services, Aquapulse aims to reduce operational inefficiencies and improve farmer incomes.
What Problems Is Aquapulse Trying To Solve?
India’s shrimp farming sector remains highly fragmented, with many smallholder farmers facing challenges such as volatile pricing, limited access to technology, inconsistent quality standards, and restricted access to international markets.
Global seafood buyers increasingly demand traceability and quality assurance throughout the supply chain. Aquapulse addresses these challenges by creating a technology-driven ecosystem that connects farmers, processors, exporters, and buyers through a transparent and traceable network.
The company also integrates pre-harvest support, harvesting, processing, and export logistics into a single platform, helping simplify operations for farmers while improving product quality.
Where Does Aquapulse Export Its Products?
Aquapulse primarily exports shrimp to major seafood-consuming markets including China, Vietnam, and Japan.
In addition to exports, the company also supplies seafood products to institutional buyers and modern retail channels within India.
According to the company, India exported seafood worth approximately $8.28 billion in 2025, with shrimp accounting for a substantial share of overall exports. This growing demand continues to create opportunities for companies operating across the aquaculture value chain.
How Will The Funding Be Utilized?
The company plans to use the newly raised capital to expand its farmer procurement network across eastern India and strengthen working capital infrastructure required to support larger operations.
Aquapulse also intends to invest in advanced disease management solutions, farm monitoring technologies, and export capabilities to improve productivity and meet international compliance standards.
The funding is expected to help the startup scale its operations while strengthening its position in India’s rapidly growing aquaculture sector.
Why Are Investors Interested In Aquaculture Startups?
Investors increasingly view aquaculture as an attractive segment within agritech due to rising global seafood demand, export opportunities, and the potential for technology-led efficiencies.
Commenting on the investment, Sarika Saxena noted that Aquapulse’s farm-to-port model improves transparency, traceability, and market access while addressing inefficiencies across the aquaculture value chain.
As demand for sustainable and traceable seafood continues to grow globally, technology-driven platforms like Aquapulse are expected to play an increasingly important role in modernizing India’s seafood ecosystem.
