Eeki Raises $7M from Sixth Sense to Expand Climate-Resilient Farming in India

Eeki, an Indian agritech startup founded by IIT Bombay alumni Abhay Singh and Amit Kumar, has raised $7 million in a Series A2 funding round led by Sixth Sense Ventures to scale its climate-resilient farming operations nationwide. The funds will be used to expand the deployment of Eeki's patented Gen 3 aeroponic growing chambers, enhance research and development, and increase its sustainable farming footprint across India. These advanced chambers use a nutrient-rich mist to nourish plant roots suspended in air, drastically reducing water usage by up to 95% and enabling year-round, pesticide-free cultivation on barren land at costs comparable to conventional farming. Eeki's technology integrates IoT-powered climate control and sensors to optimize plant growth, producing nutritious vegetables with higher yields while addressing critical issues such as soil degradation, water scarcity, and food insecurity. The startup aims to build a future-ready food system that can thrive irrespective of environmental challenges by transforming non-arable lands into productive farmland. Over the last year, Eeki has raised more than $10 million from various investors to accelerate its mission of sustainable and scalable agriculture.