Agritech startup Bharat Intelligence raises in Rs 7 Cr in Pre-Seed round

Agritech startup Bharat Intelligence has secured Rs 7 crore in a pre-seed funding round led by Sahyadri Farms.

The platform, which focuses on farm labour crisis, announced that over 22,500 farmers have joined as shareholders via Sahyadri Farms. 

The startup will use the new funds to enhance its product and expand operations across Western Maharashtra’s horticulture belts, integrating technology into the value chains of grape, banana, tomato, and pomegranate farmers.

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Under this partnership, farmers will hold equity in Bharat Intelligence but also have a direct voice in its leadership. “Our board includes their representative, Chairman Vilas Shinde, who will safeguard farmer interests at every level,” said Azhaan Merchant, cofounder and CEO of Bharat Intelligence.

“This ensures that profits, governance, and key decisions flow back into the very communities we serve. Beyond financial participation, the deeper benefit is voice and ownership—farmers are not just users of our technology, they are co-creators shaping its future,” he told Outlook Business.

About Bharat Intelligence

Founded in 2024 by Azhaan Merchant and Gourav Sanghai, Bharat Intelligence tackles the farm labour crisis using advanced AI to organize rural labour markets. 

The platform helps farmers access skilled crews on time while providing workers with steady, dignified jobs. It predicts labour needs and connects farmers with crews via easy-to-use, vernacular interfaces. 

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By embedding technology into rural workflows and accounting for trust, seasonal patterns and community networks, Bharat Intelligence ensures AI reflects the real dynamics of India’s agrarian economy.

Bharat Intelligence aims to tackle urgent challenges while driving long-term transformation. The company views the context layer as a key missing element for AI in India, ensuring artificial intelligence stays connected to the real-world experiences of its billion users.

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