Indian aquaculture startup secures funding for sustainable expansion

The Indian startup Aquapulse has completed its first round of institutional funding from Caspian Debt, a non-banking financial company, under its impact investment vertical, aiming to develop a sustainable and inclusive seafood value chain.

With this investment, Aquapulse aims to strengthen its market position, expand its reach to aquaculture farmers, and advance in the field of exports to sustainably supply its seafood products on a global scale.

According to statements provided by the online platform Startup Story, Chief Growth Officer Abhilash Dwivedy said: "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."

Additionally, Co-Founder, CEO, and Managing Director Abhishek Dwivedy indicated: "With this infusion, Aquapulse will double down on its 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."

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.