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• Aquapulse raises fresh institutional funding from NABKISAN Finance Limited.
• The Odisha based startup aims to reduce post-harvest loss and empower smallholder farmers.
• Funding will expand farmer onboarding, sales channels, and infrastructure.

Aquapulse, a pioneering Indian aquaculture startup, has secured strategic funding from NABKISAN Finance Limited, a subsidiary of NABARD. The investment comes just months after Aquapulse’s earlier backing from Caspian Debt, reflecting strong investor confidence in its growth journey.

Founded by Brothers Abhishek Dwivedy and Abhilash Dwivedy, Aquapulse is transforming India’s seafood value chain with technology driven solutions. The startup uses AI powered advisory, digital traceability tools, and market linkages to cut post-harvest losses, improve seafood quality, and raise farmer incomes along India’s coastlines.

Abhishek Dwivedy, CEO and Managing Director of Aquapulse, said “Support from NABKISAN is a validation of our mission to bring resilience to India’s aquaculture sector”. He also added, “This is not only about capital but also about building trust and empowering millions of farmers with sustainable solutions”.

Abhilash Dwivedy, Chief Growth Officer, said “This investment helps us scale faster, broaden market access, and create a more inclusive aquaculture value chain”. With the new funding, Aquapulse plans to onboard more farmers, strengthen sales in domestic and export markets, and expand infrastructure capacity.

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This marks a rare achievement for an Indian aquaculture startup, securing back-to-back institutional funding within the same year. Recognized under Startup India and Startup Odisha, Aquapulse continues to champion seafood sustainability, waste reduction, and long term value for farmers and supply chains worldwide.