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Agrilectric founder seeks investors for smart farming tools

What they do

Agrilectric builds AI-IoT tools for small and marginal farmers, focusing on affordability and remote access

Founder Rohan Suresh bootstrapped with ₹3 lakh for prototypes and farm tests, now hunting investors

He prioritizes networks and market access over capital, targeting a 7-10 year agri-tech timeline

Agrilectric is a startup that builds AI-IoT (artificial intelligence and internet of things) solutions for small and marginal farmers.
The company was founded by Rohan Suresh, a mechanical engineer turned self-taught AI and IoT specialist.
Suresh bootstrapped the startup with ₹3 lakh (about $3,600) to fund initial prototypes and farm tests.
The startup is currently in the early stage, with an ongoing hunt for investors.
Suresh has pitched to hundreds of investors, prioritizing those offering networks, distribution, and market access over just capital.
The company plans to follow a 7-10 year timeline typical for agri-tech ventures.
Agrilectric's vision includes building full-stack ecosystems, collaborating with policymakers and manufacturers, and covering setup-to-sale flows.
The startup aims to provide comprehensive smart farming solutions for all scales of agriculture.

Indian agriculture suffers from high manual labor dependence, outdated methods, and a lack of data insights.
Agrilectric's products aim to address these problems with affordable, remote-access technology.
The startup also focuses on environmental benefits by incorporating renewable energy and a circular economy approach.
The founder's background in electric vehicles and personal farming exposure informs the product design.
The company's name blends 'agri' and 'electric', reflecting its focus on renewable energy and sustainability.

Agrilectric provides AI-IoT solutions for small and marginal farmers.
The company targets affordability for smallholders, remote access, and green energy cost cuts.
Products include ergonomic designs that reduce vibrations, benefiting women and elderly farmers.
The startup uses field trials for hands-on testing and relies on word-of-mouth for adoption.
Agrilectric aims to create full-stack ecosystems, from setup to sale, for farmers.
The company plans to collaborate with policymakers and manufacturers to scale its impact.