We have reasons to rethink how food is grown, processed, and distributed globally. Why? Rampant inflation, the war in Ukraine, and climate extremes have disrupted supply chains and driven up food costs.
It is a call to be more innovative and Asia, home to 60% of the world’s population, holds a crucial role in making these changes a reality. With its diverse agricultural potentials and growing demand for efficiency, the region is witnessing rapid advancements in agritech that aim to enhance resilience and sustainability in the global agrifood systems.
The Growth & Prospect of Asia’s Agritech Sector
Southeast Asia, where agriculture contributes 10.5% to GDP and employs over 30% of the workforce in countries like Vietnam and Myanmar, has seen a sharp rise in technology adoption according to the World Bank. In the Southern subregion of Asia, countries like India have also experienced rapid growth in agritech innovation, with over 1,000 startups transforming food systems through AI, IoT, and precision farming.
Now, let’s look at the top agritech startups in Asia that investors should watch in 2025.
Top 10 Agritech Startups for Investors in 2025
The list is far from exhaustive but each company stands out for its innovation, scalability, and impact on global agriculture.
1. AgroStar
Sectors: Crop Tech
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Location: India
Founded in 2013
Since its inception in 2013, AgroStar has provided Indian farmers with direct access to agricultural inputs. The company moves over 200 products across Crop Protection, Crop Nutrition, Seeds, and Farm Implements. Farmers receive fertilisers, pesticides, and seeds straight to their farms, along with expert advice.
Strong distribution and data-backed insights allowed AgroStar to scale across multiple regions. Investors saw potential in its ability to streamline supply chains and improve efficiency. Because the company cuts out middlemen, it ensures affordability and quality for millions of farmers. Plus, it’s one of India’s largest networks for agricultural supply, and they do that by using technology to bridge gaps in access and support better decision-making for farmers.
2. Ecozen Solutions
Sectors: Renewable Energy Tech | Crop Tech | Water & Wastewater Management Tech
Region: India
Founded in 2010
Farmers lose millions in revenue each year due to unreliable cold storage and expensive irrigation. Ecozen Solutions tackles this with solar-powered innovations built for efficiency and affordability. Its Ecofrost system helps smallholders store perishable goods at the right temperatures. Also in its offerings, the solar irrigation pump controllers let farmers run irrigation systems without grid electricity or fuel. This lowers costs and ensures reliability.
Over 100 Ecofrost units serve 1,000 farmers through flexible payment models—leasing, pay-per-use, or outright purchase. Small and large farmers now have better options. Its potential to modernise supply chains while cutting energy costs is something investors can truly capitalise on. Ecozen’s long-term vision is to become the gold standard for cold storage. The goal is to provide end-to-end solutions that integrate the whole supply chain.
3. Rize
Sector: Crop Tech
Region: Singapore
Founded in 2023
Rice fields release vast amounts of methane which makes cultivation one of the biggest agricultural contributors to greenhouse gas emissions. Rize is tackling this with data-driven solutions that help farmers cut emissions while improving efficiency.
A joint venture backed by BEV, Temasek, Wavemaker Impact, and GenZero, Rize focuses on decarbonising rice farming across Asia. The company develops strategies to lower emissions while ensuring farmers receive economic incentives to adopt sustainable methods. Indonesia and Vietnam serve as its initial markets, with expansion plans targeting other regions.
Investors see potential in its scalable approach and in 2024, Rize secured $14 million in Series A funding led by Temasek. Its goal is to transform rice farming into a climate-positive industry while securing long-term food production.
4. FreshKet
Sectors: B2B E-Commerce | Crop Tech | Online Grocery
Region: Thailand
Founded in 2016
Thailand’s food supply chain has long struggled with inefficiencies but FreshKet seems to want to change that. Built as an online B2B marketplace, it connects farmers and suppliers directly with restaurants, retailers, and food businesses. The platform offers fresh produce, meats, grains, and essential restaurant supplies.
Founded by Ponglada Paniangwet, FreshKet solves fragmentation in the market. Thailand has over 700,000 food businesses that need standardized, high-quality ingredients at fair prices. And to further accomplish this, FreshKet streamlines procurement by offering late-night ordering, doorstep delivery, and consolidated billing. This allows businesses to cut waste, improve efficiency, and maintain consistent supply.
5. DeeHaat
Sectors: Crop Tech
Region: Gurugram, India
Founded in 2012
Growers need data, insights, and reliable access to markets. DeHaat built a platform that delivers all three. Its technology-driven marketplace connects farmers with buyers, suppliers, and agribusinesses while offering services like soil testing, crop planning, and pest control.
The company’s tech-driven marketplace connects farmers with buyers, suppliers, and agribusinesses while offering services like soil testing, crop planning, and pest control. Founded in more than 10 years, it provides an end-to-end ecosystem for Indian farmers. The platform, in addition to its toolkit, offers market linkages, weather alerts, and AI-powered advisory tools to improve productivity. In 2024, it launched Honest Farms, a consumer brand selling rice, spices, and staples through e-commerce channels. A year later, it acquired AgriCentral, a farm advisory platform to strengthen its position in digital agribusiness.
6. Tokuiten
Sectors: Crop Tech
Region: Nagoya, Japan
Founded in 2012
Japan’s ageing workforce leaves farms struggling to find skilled labour. Tokuiten addresses this with AI-driven robotics. Its flagship robot, Titan, autonomously picks tomatoes with precision. AI identifies ripe produce, while the arm twists to harvest without damage.
Tokuiten tests improvements directly on its Aichi Prefecture farm. This hands-on approach allows quick adjustments to challenges. But Titan handles more than harvesting, with scissor-like attachments, it trims excess leaves. Tokuiten also develops robots for heavy-duty tasks such as liquid fertilizer application.
Farmers in Japan seek solutions that reduce labour costs and increase efficiency. Tokuiten provides a path forward with robotics designed to ease manual work and simultaneously ensures consistent crop quality.
7. TreeDots
Sectors: B2B E-Commerce | Crop Tech | Online Grocery
Region: Singapore
Founded: 2017
Food suppliers often throw out extra stock due to overproduction or strict quality rules, while buyers struggle with high prices. TreeDots offers a platform where suppliers can sell surplus and “imperfect” food at lower prices without reducing quality. Buyers include restaurants, cafes, hotels, corporate kitchens, and welfare groups, all looking for affordable options.
In 2021, TreeDots secured $11 million in Series A funding, led by Amasia and East Ventures, with backing from Active Fund, Seeds Capital, author Nir Eyal, and actress Fiona Xie. The company is expanding across Asia, and on a mission to cut waste and make food distribution more efficient.
8. Tridge
Sectors: Crop Tech | Online Grocery
Region: South Korea
Founded in 2015
Global food trade faces serious gaps. Supply does not always match demand, and businesses often deal with shortages or surplus stock. Tridge runs a B2B marketplace where farmers, importers, and wholesalers trade products such as fruits, herbs, spices, and seasonings without middlemen.
In 2022, Tridge became South Korea’s first agriculture unicorn, backed by SoftBank. In 2024, Tridge teamed up with Italy’s ITA (Italian Trade Agency) to boost agrifood trade between both countries.
Its potential to streamline trade while enhancing international partnerships is an important opportunity for investors looking to support the future of global agrifood markets.
9. Techcoop
Sectors: Alternative Lending | Crop Tech
Region: Vietnam
Founded in 2022
Access to credit shapes a farmer’s ability to grow, but sadly financing remains out of reach for many. However, a Vietnamese startup, Techcoop is determined to flip the script with its fintech platform designed to fund agriculture. From input financing to technology adoption, it provides loans tailored for farmers, cooperatives, and agribusinesses.
The impact has been steady income growth for participating farmers and a sustainable model that keeps them productive. Investors have taken note, and in February 2025, Techcoop secured $70 million in Series A funding, with TNB Aura, AVV, BlueOrchard, FMO, AppWorks, and Capria Ventures backing the expansion.
10. Fashol
Sectors: B2B E-Commerce | Crop Tech | Online Grocery
Region: Dhaka (Bangladesh)
Founded in 2019
Fashol is an online platform that delivers farm produce to retailers. It offers a multi-category product catalogue such as fruits and vegetables, with direct-to-retail delivery from farmers. The company, in 2023, raised $1 million in pre-seed funding to optimise its supply chain and connect farmers to the market.
CEO Sakib Hossain shared with AgFunderNews that the platform is designed to streamline the process by directly connecting farmers to retailers, customers, and capital. The Dhaka-based startup, founded in 2020, aims to stabilise food prices and reduce food waste while building the technology needed to improve market access.
Final Thought
The urgency to strengthen food systems has never been greater. Asia, with its vast population and changing food demand, plays a crucial role. For investors, the region offers new frontiers.
Startups in this region drive advancements in precision agriculture, alternative proteins, and supply chain optimization. Those who position themselves strategically will not only capture value but also play a role in advancing the global agrifood sector.
