Agri-value chain enabler Samunnati Financial Intermediation & Services has received INR 42.5 crore in new equity funding as part of its ongoing Pre-Series E round. The capital came from Agri-Biz Capital Delaware LLC, a long-time backer of the company, taking Samunnati’s total Pre-Series E equity fundraise to over INR 381 crore.
This is the first equity infusion for FY26 and comes at a critical time as Samunnati—considered a bellwether in India’s agritech finance space—is gearing up for its IPO soon.
Strengthening the Financial Core for “Samunnati 2.0”
With this round, Samunnati is all set to fast track its roadmap for “Samunnati 2.0”, a vision outlined by Founder and CEO Anil Kumar SG. The initiative focuses on deepening its integrated service model that combines financial services, market linkages and agri-advisory solutions. Says Kumar:
“This capital infusion validates our unique model that combines financial, market and advisory services. As we move towards Samunnati 2.0, our focus is on creating an inclusive agri ecosystem that brings markets closer to farmers.“
The capital raise strengthens the company’s balance sheet and is a vote of confidence from existing and new institutional investors including Nuveen, Accel, Elevar Equity, Equitane and responsAbility.
Strong Fundraising Track Record
Apart from Samunnati pre-Series E round, the company has demonstrated exceptional fundraising capabilities across both equity and debt markets:
- In FY2024–25, the company secured INR 2,300 crore in debt funding, marking a 50% increase year-on-year. The lender base grew to 46 institutions, with 12 new entrants including SBI, Federal Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank, US DFC, and Piramal Finance.
- It also issued its first INR 50 crore Green Bond, listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange, to fund climate-smart agriculture initiatives.
- Equity-wise, in 2019, the company raised INR 387 crore in a Series D round led by Nuveen.
Reach and Impact
Founded in 2014 and operational as an NBFC since 2016, Samunnati operates at the intersection of agri-finance and rural development. The company provides working capital, supply chain finance, trade facilitation and market linkage services to over 6,500 Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) and agri-enterprises across 100+ agri-value chains in 23+ states. It aims to reach one in every four farming households in India by 2027.
With an average AUM of INR 2,000 crore, Gross Transaction Value of INR 7,000 crore and a liquidity position of INR 142 crore per month, Samunnati is one of the few NBFCs in the agri space with scale and sustainability.
What’s Next
Some industry reports indicate that Samunnati is in talk with at least three venture capital firms for a bigger Series E round and timelines are flexible. Industry insiders say the company is gearing up for an IPO in the next 12-18 months and this capital raise is a big step towards public listing readiness.
As India’s agri-fintech space is maturing, Samunnati is creating a niche by solving structural gaps in rural finance and market access. Its combination of customized financial products and non-financial services is a scalable model for rural transformation – an attractive proposition for impact and growth investors.
Conclusion
With continued investor backing, expanding footprint and a business model rooted in the agri-economy, Samunnati is becoming the face of India’s agri-finance. This INR 42.5 crore raise not only strengthens its immediate capital position but also shows strong market confidence as it gets ready for the next institutional round – and possibly a public listing.
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