After a quiet funding spell of over three years, Kota-based agritech startup Eeki is back in the spotlight—this time with a fresh $7 million investment from Sixth Sense Ventures. The capital injection marks a crucial milestone for the climate-tech innovator as it sets its sights on expanding sustainable farming solutions across India.
Founded by Abhay Singh and Amit Kumar, Eeki is on a mission to redefine how staple vegetables are grown in the country. The startup has developed a proprietary climate-controlled aeroponic farming system that allows pesticide-free produce to be grown year-round—even on barren or non-arable land.
“Eeki is building the future of farming, where food can be grown closer to consumption centers, with minimal water and no chemicals,” said Abhay Singh, co-founder and CEO. “This round of funding enables us to scale faster, drive R&D, and launch our next-generation growing chambers.”
The new capital will be channelled into expanding Eeki’s farming footprint, particularly in regions challenged by climate and soil degradation. A significant portion will go towards rolling out the Gen 3 version of its aeroponic chambers, which promise enhanced efficiency, higher yields, and better cost optimization.
This isn’t Eeki’s first brush with investor interest. The startup previously raised $6.5 million in a Series A round led by General Catalyst in 2022, and another $2 million from Avaana Capital and others shortly before that. But this latest funding comes as a major vote of confidence in a space that is becoming increasingly vital amid growing concerns around water scarcity, soil fertility, and climate change.
Eeki’s technology is built around the principle of aeroponics, where plant roots are suspended in air and sprayed with a nutrient-rich mist—cutting down water use by up to 95% compared to traditional agriculture. The result: consistent quality, better nutrition, and significantly reduced environmental impact.
The startup’s modular farms have already proven successful in growing staple vegetables like cucumbers, okra, and chillies at scale. What’s more, these farms can be established in non-traditional farming areas, making them ideal for decentralizing food production and ensuring fresher, local supply chains.
As the Indian agritech space matures, startups like Eeki are increasingly at the forefront of solving food security and sustainability challenges with innovation at their core.
With the new funding secured and plans to scale aggressively, Eeki is poised to lead the next chapter in India’s farming revolution—one where technology, resilience, and sustainability go hand in hand.
-by Bhumika Rawat, Section Editor
