Eeki secures US$7M in funding to expand climate-resilient farming across India

INDIA – Eeki, an Indian climate-smart farming company based in Kota, Rajasthan, has raised US$7 million in fresh capital to expand its aeroponic technology across India.

The funding round, led by Sixth Sense Ventures, will help scale operations, diversify crops, and reach regions hit hardest by water scarcity and soil degradation.

Co-founders Abhay Singh and Amit Kumar have built a system that allows crops to grow without soil by suspending roots in the air and feeding them a fine mist of nutrients.

This third-generation design uses 95 percent less water than conventional farming and enables pesticide-free production even on barren land.

“We’ve always believed that nutrition and origin should be central to farming. With this round, we can grow across the country and build a model that works for farmers in the toughest climates,” said Abhay Singh.

The agritech company has grown steadily by working directly with rural farmers, the majority of whom are women.

“About 90 to 95 percent of our farm workforce are women. They manage the operations, and we’re proud to support them with steady work and new skills,” added Amit Kumar.

India’s appetite for climate-resilient food systems is growing. Eeki’s modular, IoT-powered aeroponic chambers offer a way to keep farming productive despite increasing heat and limited water.

Other countries in Asia are also exploring soil-free methods, though often with different models.

In Singapore, urban farms like Sky Greens use rotating towers and hybrid systems to grow leafy vegetables in tight city spaces. In Japan, some growers have added robotics and automated controls for crops like strawberries and lettuce.

Meanwhile, Chinese research groups are studying aeroponics for seed potatoes and herbs, with regional support helping to advance trials.

Eeki’s focus on rural outreach and affordability sets it apart. Instead of targeting urban rooftops or premium buyers, the company designs its chambers for ease of use and works directly with farmers in underserved areas.

Eeki’s chambers may offer a practical solution to some of these challenges. Their ability to operate with less water, run year-round, and support local employment gives them an edge.

“We’re not building tech for tech’s sake,” said Singh. “We’re trying to give farmers a real chance to grow food in hard places.”

With India’s agritech market expected to reach US$24.1 billion by 2025 and the global aeroponics market on track to grow past US$2 billion by 2030, Eeki’s latest round could open new paths for climate-smart food production across both Asia and Africa.

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