Aquapulse, India’s pioneering startup transforming the post-harvest aquaculture ecosystem, has successfully raised its first institutional fund from Caspian Debt under its impact investment vertical. This milestone marks a major leap forward in Aquapulse’s mission to build a sustainable and inclusive seafood value chain.
Co-Founded by Abhishek Dwivedy (Co-Founder, CEO & Managing Director) and Abhilash Dwivedy (Chief Growth Officer), Aquapulse focuses on reducing post-harvest losses, ensuring quality seafood, and uplifting the livelihoods of smallholder aquaculture farmers across coastal India.
“This is more than just a fundraise — it’s a vote of confidence in our vision and the communities we serve,” said Abhishek Dwivedy. “We are proud to partner with Caspian Debt, a leader in impact financing, as we scale up our efforts to empower smallholders and bring technology-driven transformation to India’s aquaculture sector.”
Abhilash Dwivedy added, “With this infusion, Aquapulse will double down on it’s domestic sales vertical by improving farmer advisory, and enhancing our traceability systems. This moment belongs to the hardworking farmers who form the backbone of our value chain”. This investment lays the foundation for Aquapulse’s next growth phase, focusing on deeper market penetration, farmer outreach, and export preparedness, positioning the company as a global player in sustainable seafood sourcing.
About Aquapulse:
Aquapulse is an Odisha-based startup dedicated to reducing post-harvest losses in aquaculture and enhancing the economic returns for smallholder shrimp and fish farmers. Recognized under the Startup India and Startup Odisha initiatives, the company integrates sustainable practices, AI-enabled advisory services, and market linkages to bridge the gap between farms and global seafood markets.
About Caspian Debt:
Caspian Debt is a pioneering Indian impact investment firm that provides customized debt funding to startups and social enterprises working in high-impact sectors such as agriculture, healthcare, education, and clean energy.
