Eeki Foods: Farming Reinvented
Year: 2018
Founders: Abhay Singh (CEO), Amit Kumar (COO)
Funding: $14.9 million across 11 funding rounds, including a $6.5 million Series A round in April 2022 led by General Catalyst
Investors: General Catalyst, Avaana Capital, Better Capital, Irving Fain (CEO of Bowery Farming), Subbu Palaniappan (Director at Amazon Prime India), Srinivas Narayanan (former VP Engineering at Facebook), Akhil Gupta, Amit Kumar Agarwal (co-founders of NoBroker.com),
Introduction
Eeki Foods is causing a revolution in Indian agriculture through the establishment of climate-resilient, pesticide-free farms that employ advanced hydroponic technology. Inaugurated with the objective of enhancing the availability of nutritious and affordable vegetables to all, Eeki has turned out to be the first to use environmentally sustainable farming practices. Their one-of-a-kind, medium-less hydroponic systems not only enable month-after-month growth of produce, but they also manage to yield a lot without using soil and chemicals that are harmful. The company is now involved in several states with a lot of focus on automation and data-driven control, and it has thus extended the futuristic style of farming to a bigger number of stakeholders—farmers, investors, and consumers, all at the same time.
Tackling Agricultural Challenges
There are a lot of issues causing considerable trouble in traditional Indian farming, the changing climate and the following erratic weather patterns, the use of chemical pesticides, the depletion of soil fertility, and the misuse of water resources. These problems not only put the farmer’s livelihood in danger but they also make the food unsafe and unaffordable. Eeki addresses these challenges by confidently proposing a new direction—a 100% human-free, IoT-enabled climate-controlled setting that not only uses no soil but also reduces the human factor and water footprint by up to 90%. More than that, it also guarantees the continuous quality and stability of production in all seasons, thus not disturbing the ecosystem at all.
Key Offerings
Eeki’s model combines high-tech innovation with scalable agricultural infrastructure:
- Hydroponic Cultivation: Different types of vegetables like globe, oval, and cherry tomatoes, and cucumbers are grown soil- and pesticide-free in optimized conditions.
- Climate Automation: Sophisticated systems automatically control temperature, humidity, and irrigation—increasing productivity and saving labor and mistakes.
- Global GAP-Certified Nurseries: Eeki produces high-quality seedlings using fan-pad cooling systems, ensuring robust plant health from the start.
- Investor Partnerships: Eeki invites agri-investors to co-develop farms—offering long-term wealth creation, tax-free agricultural income, and active participation in India’s green revolution.
Real Impact
Eeki With its farms producing pesticide-free veggies under carefully regulated, water-efficient circumstances across several states, food has become a standard bearer in India’s sustainable agriculture revolution. This model greatly lowers the environmental effect relative to conventional agriculture and guarantees customers receive safe, nutrient-rich food.. Recognized as an “Emerging Climate Warrior” at the Forbes India Leadership Awards 2024, Eeki is being celebrated as a scalable blueprint for future-ready agriculture. Farmers benefit from predictable, year-round income, while investors are drawn to a rare combination of profitability and purpose. With Global GAP-certified nursery practices, Eeki ensures transparency and high quality across the supply chain—earning the confidence of both health-conscious consumers and ethical investors.
Success Story
In Rajasthan, where temperatures often soar beyond 45°C, traditional vegetable farming was becoming increasingly unsustainable. Local agripreneur Ramesh Meena partnered with Eeki to establish a hydroponic farm on his barren land. With minimal training and support from Eeki’s technical team, Ramesh began cultivating cherry tomatoes in a fully automated environment. Within the first harvest cycle, he saw yields that were double his expectations and completely pesticide-free. The farm now produces consistent returns, and Ramesh has become a local advocate for climate-resilient agriculture—hosting visits from neighboring farmers and government officials.
Lessons for Agri-Startups
Eeki’s innovative journey offers vital takeaways for the next generation of AgriTech founders:
- Problem-First Approach Wins: Eeki’s success stems from its deep understanding of systemic agri problems like pesticide misuse and water scarcity—and solving them head-on.
- Tech Can Democratize Farming: Through automation, Eeki has turned traditionally knowledge-intensive hydroponics into a replicable and scalable model for any region.
- Green Can Be Profitable: Eeki’s investor-ready model proves that sustainable farming isn’t a charity—it’s a high-potential business.
- Certifications Build Trust: By aligning with Global GAP standards, Eeki earns both regulatory confidence and market access.
- Scale Through Partnerships: Instead of owning every farm, Eeki co-creates with partners—expanding faster and deeper into new geographies.
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