AgriSURE Fund: NABARD’s First Investment Announced at GFF 2025
Why in the news
NABARD unveiled the first deal of its AgriSURE Fund during the Global Fintech Festival 2025, underlining its drive for agritech, rural enterprise and digital financial inclusion.
About the fund
- Full form: Agriculture Sector Upscaling and Resilience Enhancement Fund.
- An investment vehicle created by NABARD with the Agriculture Ministry, aimed at agri-startups and technology.
Objectives
- Draw investment into agritech, food processing and village value chains.
- Spread digital and financial inclusion across farming and allied activity.
- Strengthen the agri-fintech ecosystem; improve supply chains and farmer-market links.
NABARD-backed ventures at the festival
| Venture | Role |
|---|---|
| Kuberjee Tech Pvt Ltd | Technology-driven finance for rural and small-town markets |
| NAVADHAN Capital | Affordable credit for smallholders and rural entrepreneurs |
| SLO Technologies (Advarisk) | Real-time collateral management for agri-lending |
Exam angle
- Promoters of AgriSURE: NABARD and Agriculture Ministry.