Aquapulse, India’s pioneering startup reimagining the post-harvest aquaculture ecosystem, is proud to announce its series of institutional fundraise from NABKISAN Finance Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of NABARD (National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development).
This milestone follows closely on the heels of Aquapulse’s first impact investment from Caspian Debt earlier this year, reinforcing investor confidence in the company’s focused model and scalable vision for India’s seafood value chain.
Co-Founded by Abhishek Dwivedy (CEO & Managing Director) and Abhilash Dwivedy (Chief Growth Officer), Aquapulse has consistently worked towards reducing post-harvest losses, enhancing traceability, and uplifting smallholder aquafarmers across coastal India.
“Securing support from NABKISAN Finance Limited is a strong validation of our mission to build resilience in India’s aquaculture sector,” said Abhishek Dwivedy. “This is not just about capital—it is about trust, accountability, and a shared vision to empower millions of farmers with sustainable and technology-driven solutions.”
Abhilash Dwivedy added, “With this raise, we will accelerate farmer onboarding, expand domestic and export-linked sales channels, and strengthen infrastructure. It reflects our long-term commitment to build a faster, fresher, and more inclusive aquaculture ecosystem.”
With this round, Aquapulse cements its position as one of the few aquaculture startups in India to secure back-to-back institutional fundings within the same year, marking a watershed moment for the sector.
About Aquapulse:
Aquapulse is an Odisha-based startup transforming aquaculture post-harvest practices, integrating AI-driven advisory, traceability systems, and market linkages. Recognized under Startup India and Startup Odisha, the company is committed to reducing losses, ensuring seafood quality, and enhancing farmer incomes while building sustainable global seafood supply chains.
About NABKISAN Finance Limited:
NABKISAN Finance Limited (NKFL) is a subsidiary of NABARD, focused on providing financial support to sustainable agriculture, allied sectors, and rural enterprises. Its mission is to enable grassroots entrepreneurs and social enterprises to scale their impact through responsible and customized financing.
