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Entrepreneur
2 days ago
- Business
- Entrepreneur
Eeki Raises USD 7 Mn from Sixth Sense Ventures to Scale Climate-Resilient Farming
The newly acquired funds will be strategically deployed to scale nationwide operations, enhance research and development, and roll out Eeki's advanced Gen 3 aeroponic growing chambers. You're reading Entrepreneur India, an international franchise of Entrepreneur Media. Agritech innovator Eeki has raised USD 7 million in fresh funding from Sixth Sense Ventures, marking a significant boost for the startup as it accelerates its mission of climate-resilient, sustainable farming. This funding round comes over three years after Eeki's last major raise and positions the company for aggressive expansion and technological advancement. The newly acquired funds will be strategically deployed to scale nationwide operations, enhance research and development, and roll out Eeki's advanced Gen 3 aeroponic growing chambers. These chambers use a nutrient-rich mist to nourish plant roots suspended in air, drastically reducing water usage and allowing year-round, pesticide-free cultivation — even on barren land. "This funding marks a pivotal moment in our journey toward scaling climate-resilient farming across India and abroad," said Abhay Singh, CEO and Co-founder of Eeki. "The introduction of aeroponics in our Gen 3 chambers represents a paradigm shift in precision agriculture. Our aim is to build a future-ready food system that thrives regardless of environmental challenges." Founded in 2018 by IIT Bombay alumni Abhay Singh and Amit Kumar, Eeki is based in Kota, Rajasthan. The startup builds and operates IoT-powered, climate-controlled aeroponic chambers that enable the sustainable, large-scale production of pesticide-free vegetables at costs comparable to conventional farming. Eeki collaborates with landowners to set up these chambers, turning even non-arable plots into productive farmland. The company's goal is to make nutritious, affordable, and locally-grown produce accessible to all, while addressing critical challenges like soil degradation, water scarcity, and food insecurity. With over USD 10 million raised in the last year alone, Eeki is fast emerging as a leading force in agritech innovation. "30% of our team is focused on improving core tech to maximise yield with minimal resources," said Amit Kumar, Co-founder of Eeki. "With Sixth Sense's consumer expertise, we aim to establish Eeki as a leader in both nutrition and origin." Nikhil Vora, Founder and CEO of Sixth Sense Ventures, added, "Eeki's breakthrough model has proven itself in India's toughest conditions. Abhay and Amit are building what could be the world's most efficient farming company — and we're thrilled to support them."
New Indian Express
6 days ago
- Sport
- New Indian Express
Indian squash team displays gold mettle in Asian Doubles C'ships
CHENNAI: IN a historic achievement, the India squash team persevered to complete an unprecedented three gold medal sweep in the men's, women's and mixed doubles at the Asian Doubles Championships in Kushing, Malaysia, which concluded on Thursday. This gold medal hat-trick has never been done before at any Asian or any World doubles squash championships. In an intense men's doubles match, Abhay Singh and Velavan Senthilkumar saw off the threat of Noor Zaman and Nasir Iqbal of Pakistan. Despite losing the first game 9-11, Abhay and Velavan responded in well to recover. With better length, discipline and court coverage, they outpaced the Pakistani pair in the second and third games. The 88-minute long match saw the Indian duo dominate long rallies forcing the Pakistan pair into unforced errors. Veteran Joshna Chinappa and young sensation Anahat Singh had a tough start in the women's doubles final, losing the first game to top guns Amani & Xin Ying Yee of Malaysia. After winning the second, they saw themselves 5-9 down in the deciding game. They displayed mental resilience and equalised the game before securing the match. Rounding off a golden day for India, Abhay teamed up with the teen Anahat to deliver a strategic masterclass in the mixed doubles final. Despite Abhay having already played a tiring 88-minute match, the pair maintained sharpness, consistently placing the ball into tough corners and forcing errors from their Malaysian pair Ameeshenraj Chandran & Rachel Arnold.
Malaysia Sun
7 days ago
- Sport
- Malaysia Sun
Asian Squash Doubles Championship 2025: Anahat-Abhay clinch two titles each as India wins three gold medals
ANI 26 Jun 2025, 19:33 GMT+10 Kuching [Malaysia], June 26 (ANI): Anahat Singh and Abhay Singh won two titles each as India finished with three gold medals at the Asian Squash Doubles Championship 2025 at the Arena Emas here on Thursday. The Indian squash players, who won the bronze medal together at the 2023 Hangzhou Asian Games, claimed the mixed doubles crown in Kuching after beating Malaysian duo Ameeshenraj Chandaran and Rachel Arnold 2-0 (11-9, 11-7) in the final. The 17-year-old Anahat also paired up with senior compatriot Joshna Chinappa to claim the women's doubles crown, as per the The Anahat-Joshna duo had to dig deep to beat the Malaysian pair of Ainaa Amani and Yee Xin Ying 2-1 (8-11, 11-9, 11-10) in a fiercely-contested gold medal match. After going down in the first game, the Indian pair rallied to claw their way back in the second before clinching a thrilling decider. Anahat and Joshna are the first Indian pair to win the women's doubles squash crown at the Asian Championships. In men's doubles, Abhay Singh and Velavan Senthilkumar successfully defended their title after beating the Pakistani pair of Noor Zaman and Nasir Iqbal. The highly anticipated India vs Pakistan title clash lasted 88 minutes, with Abhay Singh and Velavan Senthilkumar coming out as the winners by a 2-1 (9-11, 11-5, 11-5) scoreline following the marathon exchange. Velavan Senthilkumar had claimed a bronze medal in men's singles at the individual Asian Championships earlier this month. (ANI)
India Gazette
7 days ago
- Sport
- India Gazette
Asian Squash Doubles Championship 2025: Anahat-Abhay clinch two titles each as India wins three gold medals
ANI 26 Jun 2025, 19:33 GMT+10 Kuching [Malaysia], June 26 (ANI): Anahat Singh and Abhay Singh won two titles each as India finished with three gold medals at the Asian Squash Doubles Championship 2025 at the Arena Emas here on Thursday. The Indian squash players, who won the bronze medal together at the 2023 Hangzhou Asian Games, claimed the mixed doubles crown in Kuching after beating Malaysian duo Ameeshenraj Chandaran and Rachel Arnold 2-0 (11-9, 11-7) in the final. The 17-year-old Anahat also paired up with senior compatriot Joshna Chinappa to claim the women's doubles crown, as per the The Anahat-Joshna duo had to dig deep to beat the Malaysian pair of Ainaa Amani and Yee Xin Ying 2-1 (8-11, 11-9, 11-10) in a fiercely-contested gold medal match. After going down in the first game, the Indian pair rallied to claw their way back in the second before clinching a thrilling decider. Anahat and Joshna are the first Indian pair to win the women's doubles squash crown at the Asian Championships. In men's doubles, Abhay Singh and Velavan Senthilkumar successfully defended their title after beating the Pakistani pair of Noor Zaman and Nasir Iqbal. The highly anticipated India vs Pakistan title clash lasted 88 minutes, with Abhay Singh and Velavan Senthilkumar coming out as the winners by a 2-1 (9-11, 11-5, 11-5) scoreline following the marathon exchange. Velavan Senthilkumar had claimed a bronze medal in men's singles at the individual Asian Championships earlier this month. (ANI)
The Star
7 days ago
- Sport
- The Star
Ajaz proud of players' strong displays despite final losses at Asian Doubles C'ships
The Malaysian squash players with their medals at the conclusion of the Asian Doubles Championships in Kuching, Sarawak. PETALING JAYA: Malaysia may have missed out on gold, but two silver medals are still a strong result for the national squad at the Asian Doubles Championships, which concluded in Kuching, Sarawak, on Wednesday. National squash coach Ajaz Azmat remained proud of his players' efforts, especially as both Malaysian pairs in the women's and mixed doubles were beaten by opponents from the same country, India. The Indian camp underlined their dominance by also clinching the men's doubles title through Abhay Singh and Velavan Senthilkumar. It was a second straight letdown on home soil for Malaysia. Just a week earlier at the same venue, Rachel Arnold was denied in the final of the Asian Individual Championships by Hong Kong's Ho Tze Lok. This time, Rachel endured more heartbreak after partnering Ameeshenraj Chandaran in the mixed doubles final. The pair were unable to overcome India's Anahat Singh and Abhay Singh, going down 9-11, 7-11 in 28 minutes. Earlier, the women's doubles pair of Ainaa Amani and Xin Xing Yee also came painfully close but were edged out 11-8, 9-11, 10-11 by India's Joshana Chinappa and Anahat in a gripping 35-minute contest. Despite settling for silver, Ajaz was encouraged by the team's progress, particularly as the tournament followed a format similar to next year's Asian Games in Nagoya. "I think we did well overall. The idea was that everyone had to play in all the events - individual, team, mixed doubles, and women's doubles. This is the same format that will be used at the Asian Games. "If you're playing in the individual events, you're definitely going to play for the team as well, and you can't really avoid that. "What happened was that most countries, like India, did not have their mixed doubles players competing in the individual event. But for Malaysia and Hong Kong, the same players took part in the singles and all the doubles events. "So, considering that, we actually did quite well," said Ajaz when contacted. He also pointed out that Malaysia were without several of their top players in Kuching, including Ng Eain Yow, S. Sivasangari and Aifa Azman. Aifa was part of the women's doubles winning pair in the previous edition held in Johor Baru, where she partnered her younger sister Aira Azman to lift the title. For the record, at the 2022 Hangzhou Asian Games, the national squash team contributed three gold medals through Sivasangari, Eain Yow and the women's team event.
