In a remarkable journey from a Tier-3 town to the global stage, Aquapulse, founded by Abhishek Dwivedy (Founder & CEO) and Co-Founded by Abhilash Dwivedy (Chief Growth Officer), has emerged as one of India’s most inspiring startup success stories. What began as a local advisory initiative at the panchayat level has now transformed into an AI-driven aquatech and seafood export enterprise — truly living the vision of “Local to Global.”
Rooted in science, powered by technology, and guided by purpose, Aquapulse represents a new wave of Indian entrepreneurship that blends grassroots understanding with global ambition.
The Founders’ Vision:
An alumnus of Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology (OUAT), Abhishek brings over 14 years of unmatched expertise in aquaculture. With aquaculture rooted in both his education and passion, he has transformed field experience into scientific precision — building the very backbone of Aquapulse’s innovation, from smart pond management to uncompromised post-harvest quality. His journey is a blend of deep domain knowledge and a relentless drive to redefine how India cultivates and exports its finest seafood.
Abhilash, on the other hand, brings a wealth of experience from multinational corporations, having worked extensively in smallholder farming and agri-business strategy. His expertise in scaling rural ecosystems through structured business models and impact partnerships has helped expand Aquapulse’s reach and purpose.
Together, they have built a truly farmer-first enterprise — where data, AI, and innovation converge to empower smallholders, reduce post-harvest losses, and deliver world-class seafood to global markets.
From Advisory to AI and Exports:
Starting as a farmer advisory platform, Aquapulse soon realized the potential of technology to transform aquaculture. Through years of planning, precision, and perfection, the company evolved into a comprehensive AquaTech and Export brand, combining AI-backed insights, stringent SOPs, and export market intelligence.
Today, shrimps from Aquapulse’s ecosystem — nurtured in Odisha, West Bengal and Andhra Pradesh ponds — are being exported to destinations across Asia and beyond. This milestone represents not only business success but a symbol of farmer empowerment and India’s growing aquaculture strength.
Impact and Investor Support:
Aquapulse’s mission has attracted the attention of leading impact investors including Caspian Impact Investments and Nabkissan (a NABARD subsidiary). These partnerships recognize Aquapulse’s measurable contributions to rural livelihoods, sustainable aquaculture, and food security.
Within just a few years, thousands of farmers under Aquapulse’s network have transitioned from local producers to global suppliers — their dreams now sailing across oceans with every shipment.
“We started with an advisory. We became enablers. And today, we are exporters of India’s finest shrimp,” say Abhishek and Abhilash, Founders of Aquapulse. “Every product we export carries the story of a farmer, a family, and a future we believe in.”
A Call to Investors and Changemakers:
With strong foundations, scalable models, and global recognition, Aquapulse is now inviting impact investors, strategic partners, and entrepreneurs to join this growing mission.
This is not just about seafood — it’s about scaling rural India, enhancing protein security, and making smallholders profitable through intelligence and innovation.
Aquapulse stands as a movement — where sustainability meets scalability, and local dreams find global destinations.
About Aquapulse:
Aquapulse is an Odisha-based aquaculture startup working at the intersection of technology, sustainability, and trade. The company operates across the post-harvest and export value chain, leveraging AI-backed intelligence, quality monitoring systems, and market analytics to empower farmers and deliver high-quality seafood to global consumers.
