Chennai-based agricultural value chain enabler Samunnati raises Rs 42.5 crore in funding

Samunnati, the Chennai-based agricultural value chain enabler, has raised Rs 42.5 crore in equity funding from Agri-Biz Capital Delaware LLC in its first infusion of the 2025–26 fiscal year.

The latest investment brings the firm's total Series E equity raised to over Rs 381 crore and comes at a time when investor attention is returning to agri-fintech and supply chain resilience in India’s rural economy. 

Founded in 2014 by Anil Kumar SG, Samunnati operates at the intersection of agri-financing, market linkages, and advisory services, working primarily with farmer producer organizations, agri-SMEs, and agritech firms. Its integrated approach aims to unlock value for smallholder farmers while expanding access to credit, markets, and institutional capacity-building support.

The firm claims to have built a presence across more than 25 states and 100 agricultural value chains, partnering with over 6,000 farmer collectives. Besides Agri-Biz Capital Delaware LLC, Other investors in the company include Nuveen, Accel, Elevar Equity, Equitane, and responsAbility. 

“This infusion of capital validates the strength of our unique model that blends financial, market, and advisory services,” Kumar said in a statement. “As we move toward Samunnati 2.0, our focus is on catalyzing an inclusive agri ecosystem that brings markets closer to farmers, creating enduring value across the agricultural value chain.” 

It closed the previous fiscal year with total funding of over Rs 1,150 crore from a mix of domestic and international lenders, including U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (US DFC), Credit Saison, Tata Capital, Poonawalla Fincorp, Hinduja Leyland Finance, and newer fintech lenders like Wint Wealth, Altifi, Alteria Capital, and Anicut Capital.