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The Chennai edition · 2026

Food and agriculturecompanies in Chennai

Food products, restaurants, food processing, distributors, grocery and more: the companies building food and agriculture in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, with their founders, funding, team size and business models.

475 company profiles179 with reported revenue22 with recorded fundingSeptember 2026 edition
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Recent food and agriculture business events in Chennai

Funding, M&A, contract wins and launches involving 573 food and agriculture companies in Chennai, last 24 months: 8 M&A deals · 8 funding rounds · 2 launches · 1 Contract. Newest first; companies and investors link to their Fliar profiles. Latest event in our news feed: Apr 2026.

M&AAcquisition · Announced

Rcl foods acquires Martin and martin

RCL Foods is to pay Simrose Overseas R695m ($42.3m) for the Cape Town-based firm, which trades as Bob Martin.

Pet Food
M&AAcquisition · Completed

R V Ravikumar acquires Ravi kumar distilleries

R V Ravikumar has acquired additional equity shares in Ravi Kumar Distilleries Limited through an open market purchase, as disclosed in a regulatory filing under SEBI regulations.

Distilleries
M&AAcquisition · Completed

Reliance acquires Southern Health Foods

Reliance acquired the company for about ₹ 156 crore, marking its entry into the fast-growing millet and nutrition foods segment.

Food
M&AAcquisition · Announced

Tagros Chemicals acquires Bayer

Abhijit Bose, Executive President and Director of Operations of Chemical Tagros India Pvt. Ltda., was a recent guest of the Global Agribusiness Report, where he shared ideas about the…

Chemicals
M&AAcquisition · Announced

Reliance Consumer Products acquires Southern Health Foods

"Reliance Consumer Products Ltd (RCPL), a subsidiary of the Company, has acquired a 100 per cent equity stake in Southern Health Foods Pvt Ltd (SHFPL) for an aggregate cash consideration…

Health Food
Funding

Kovai Pazhamudir Nilayam

In September of this quarter, private equity firm Westbridge Capital invested $72 million in Kovai Pazhamudir Nilayam as part of a fresh funding round.

Funding

Aeronero

Aeronero, a pioneering deep-tech innovation company revolutionizing the future of water through science-led technology, has secured USD 1.5 million in its first-ever funding round.

Investors Callapina capital, Rezwan Razack, SAN ANGELS, Jamwant Ventures
Water Technology
LaunchPepero

Lotte india

Lotte India, the local arm of South Korea’s Lotte Group, is shaking up the snack aisle with the launch of its first‑ever biscuit snack for the Indian market — Pepero.

Biscuit snack
M&AAcquisition · Announced

Dolly Khanna acquires Southern Petrochemicals Industries

Dolly Khanna has made a fresh investment in Southern Petrochemicals Industries Corporation Ltd, acquiring 31,37,884 shares, which represent a 1.68 percent stake with a current value of…

Fertilizer manufacturing
Funding

Samunnati

An agricultural company called Samunnati, which aims to promote equitable development throughout agri-value chains, has raised Rs 42.5 crore, or about $5 million, in equity from Agri-Biz…

Investors Agri-Biz Capital Delaware LLC
Agriculture
FundingSeries E equity

Samunnati

Samunnati, India’s leading agri enterprise empowering agricultural value chains, has successfully secured INR 42.5 Crore in Series E equity funding from Agri-Biz Capital Delaware LLC.

Investors Agri-Biz Capital Delaware LLC
Agriculture
FundingSeries A

Chai kings

The proceeds will be used to accelerate its expansion plans, enhance its product offerings, and further strengthen its supply chain. It will also be used in customer engagement and…

Investors A.V. Thomas and Co.
Retail
M&AAcquisition · Announced

Hatsun agro acquires Milk Mantra Dairy

Hatsun Agro, a major private sector dairy company, is acquiring Milk Mantra Dairy for Rs 233 crore to strengthen presence in Odisha and Eastern India.

Dairy
LaunchKalimark Frutang fruit beverages

Kalimark

The new ready-to-drink Kalimark Frutang fruit beverages are mango and apple juices, and chilli-guava juice.

Juice beverage

Food and agriculture companies in Chennai, by revenue

Browse food and agriculture companies in Chennai by reported revenue, one-year revenue growth, revenue model, age and stage. The 50 companies below are the largest by their most recent reported revenue among 179 food and agriculture companies in Chennai, Tamil Nadu that have filed a figure in the last four years. Every figure keeps its own reporting period, so compare periods before comparing amounts.

Showing 25 of 50

Conglomerate with primary interest in production of sugar

Food processing
₹29,716.92 crFY 2023-24
Not reported
1,699+1% 12 mo to Aug 2024LinkedIn · Jul 2026
51 yr1975
0none in 3 months · last posted Jun 2026

Brand of dairy products

Food & beverage products
₹8,012.99 crFY 2023-24
Not reported
4,300+2% 12 mo to Sep 2024LinkedIn · Jul 2026
56 yr1970
—No postings tracked

Provider of health and wellness products

Food & beverage products
₹5,330.07 crFY 2022-23
Not reported
614-18% 12 mo to Mar 2024LinkedIn · Jul 2026
53 yr1973
0none in 3 months · last posted Apr 2026

Distributor & processor of edible, particularly palm, and sunflower oils

Food distributors
₹5,085.72 crFY 2024-25
+39%2024–2025
3,750recorded
24 yr2002
0none in 3 months

Manufactures agrochemicals for soil enhancement.

Crop inputs
₹2,849.45 crFY 2022-23
Not reported
1,695+3% 12 mo to Sep 2024LinkedIn · Jul 2026
51 yr1975
0none in 3 months

Agri enterprise empowering farmers through finance, trade, innovation, and community

Consumer and sme loans
₹2,468.70 crFY 2024-25
+1%2024–2025
728+8% 12 mo to Nov 2023LinkedIn · Jul 2026
12 yr2014
0none in 3 months

Manufacturer of agrochemicals and crop protection solutions

Crop inputs
₹2,458.65 crFY 2024-25
+32%2024–2025
1,000LinkedIn · Jul 2026
34 yr1992
0none in 3 months

Provider of distillery and brewery operations

Alcoholic beverage products
₹2,061.19 crFY 2021-22
Not reported
—Not available
18 yr2008
2postings · last posted Jul 2026

Manufacturer and supplier of fertilizers

Crop inputs
₹2,272.68 crFY 2023-24
Not reported
20-13% 12 mo to Jan 2023recorded Jan 2023
60 yr1966
—No postings tracked

Manufacturer of authentic Indian spices and ready-to-cook meals

Food & beverage products
₹2,173.17 crFY 2024-25
-6%2024–2025
2,072-3% 12 mo to Sep 2024recorded Sep 2024
31 yr1995
0none in 3 months

Production and marketing of multiple packaged foods and FMCG products

Food & beverage products
₹2,037.35 crFY 2022-23
Not reported
1,054-4% 12 mo to Jul 2023LinkedIn · Jul 2026
31 yr1995
0none in 3 months · last posted Apr 2026

Consumer goods manufacturer and seller.

Food & beverage products
₹1,961.99 crFY 2022-23
Not reported
3,708-17% 12 mo to Jun 2023LinkedIn · Jul 2026
43 yr1983
1postings · last posted Jul 2026

Franchises chain offering snacks and limited service restaurants

Food service chains
₹1,502.37 crFY 2024-25
+7%2024–2025
509+10% 12 mo to Sep 2024LinkedIn · Jul 2026
46 yr1980
0none in 3 months

Export company that offers a range of seafood and agricultural products

Food distributors
₹1,236.94 crFY 2021-22
Not reported
1,355+6% 12 mo to Sep 2024recorded Sep 2024
61 yr1965
—No postings tracked

Owns and operates tea farms

Food processing
₹992.41 crFY 2021-22
Not reported
—Not available
101 yr1925
—No postings tracked

Manufacturer of pesticides, herbicides, fertilizers, and insecticides

Services for crop farming
₹1,068.32 crFY 2024-25
+22%2024–2025
586-10% 12 mo to Sep 2024LinkedIn · Jul 2026
40 yr1986
0none in 3 months · last posted Jun 2026

Manufacturer and selling sunflower oil and palm oil

Food processing
₹857.11 crFY 2021-22
Not reported
101+6% 12 mo to Feb 2024recorded Feb 2024
36 yr1990
0none in 3 months

Importer and distributor of global ingredients serving the pharmaceutical, food, nutraceuticals, cosmetics, and paint

Food distributors
₹824.70 crFY 2021-22
Not reported
—Not available
67 yr1959
—No postings tracked

Sugar processing company

Food processing
₹841.70 crFY 2022-23
Not reported
111-10% 12 mo to Sep 2024recorded Sep 2024
70 yr1956
—No postings tracked

Brand offering multi category food products

Food & beverage products
₹763.37 crFY 2024-25
+21%2024–2025
150-26% 12 mo to Jul 2024recorded Jul 2024
18 yr2008
0none in 3 months

Manufactures and markets confectionery goods

Food & beverage products
₹691.03 crFY 2023-24
+13%2023–2024
509-10% 12 mo to Sep 2024recorded Sep 2024
22 yr2004
1postings · last posted Sep 2026

Brand of grocery and staples products

Food & beverage products
₹668.24 crFY 2023-24
+5%2023–2024
23LinkedIn · Jul 2026
13 yr2013
0none in 3 months

Dates processing and trading company

Food & beverage products
₹526.55 crFY 2022-23
Not reported
123-9% vs previous recordLinkedIn · Jul 2026
48 yr1978
—No postings tracked

Offers hotel management and support services

Hotel management services
₹552.09 crFY 2024-25
Not reported
394+4% 12 mo to Sep 2024LinkedIn · Jul 2026
41 yr1985
0none in 3 months · last posted Mar 2026

Production of sugar, alcohol and power generation

Food processing
₹518.12 crFY 2023-24
Not reported
320-8% 12 mo to Oct 2023recorded Oct 2023
90 yr1936
—No postings tracked
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Packaged food & beverage brandsRestaurant chains & catering companiesFood processing companiesFood distributors & exportersOnline grocery & food retailersAgriculture inputs & farming companies

Packaged food & beverage brands

Makers of packaged foods, spices, dairy, snacks and beverages.

  1. HAP

    Brand of dairy products

    Food & beverage products
    See in list
  2. Aachi Foods

    Manufacturer of authentic Indian spices and ready-to-cook meals

    Food & beverage products
    See in list
  3. Cavinkare

    Consumer goods manufacturer and seller.

    Food & beverage products
    See in list
  4. Jeyyam Global Foods

    Brand offering multi category food products

    Food & beverage products
    See in list
  5. Lotte India

    Manufactures and markets confectionery goods

    Food & beverage products
    See in list
124 companies in Chennai

Restaurant chains & catering companies

Restaurants, cafes, food chains and caterers serving Chennai.

  1. Adyar Ananda Bhavan

    Franchises chain offering snacks and limited service restaurants

    Food service chains
    See in list
  2. Rassense

    Restaurant chain providing meals for various consumption segments

    Food service chains
    See in list
  3. SS Hyderabad Biryani

    Operator of restaurants

    Food service chains
    See in list
  4. Fusion Foods

    Provider of event catering services

    Food service chains
    See in list
  5. Sakthi's Kitchen

    Provider of catering and housekeeping services for institutions and corporations

    Food service chains
    See in list

Food processing companies

Processors of edible oils, sugar, tea, rice and other food products.

  1. EID Parry

    Conglomerate with primary interest in production of sugar

    Food processing
    See in list
  2. ktv Health Foods Pvt Ltd

    Distributor & processor of edible, particularly palm, and sunflower oils

    Food distributors
    See in list
  3. AVT Group

    Owns and operates tea farms

    Food processing
    See in list
  4. Kumaragro

    Manufacturer and selling sunflower oil and palm oil

    Food processing
    See in list
  5. Sri Sarvaraya Sugars

    Sugar processing company

    Food processing
    See in list

Food distributors & exporters

Suppliers, importers and exporters of grains, spices, seafood and ingredients.

  1. ktv Health Foods Pvt Ltd

    Distributor & processor of edible, particularly palm, and sunflower oils

    Food distributors
    See in list
  2. GVR Food Park

    Export company that offers a range of seafood and agricultural products

    Food distributors
    See in list
  3. KP Manish

    Importer and distributor of global ingredients serving the pharmaceutical, food, nutraceuticals, cosmetics, and paint

    Food distributors
    See in list
  4. PAPAS Trading

    Supplier of packed food grains and spices to supermarkets and exporters

    Food distributors
    See in list
  5. VM Group

    Distributor of cashews

    Food distributors
    See in list

Online grocery & food retailers

Online grocery brands, sweets shops and fresh produce retailers.

  1. Century Flour Mills

    Internet first brand of wheat flour

    Food & beverage products
    See in list
  2. Nithya Amirtham

    Provider of traditional Indian sweets and savories, upholding values of purity and deliciousness.

    Food retailers
    Website
  3. Saptarishi Agro Industries

    Produces and supplies button mushrooms

    Food retailers
    Website
  4. FBcakes

    Retailer of cream cakes

    Food retailers
    Website
  5. Madras Mandi

    Retailer of fruits and vegetables

    Food retailers
    Website

Agriculture inputs & farming companies

Fertilizer, agrochemical and farm services companies supporting crop farming.

  1. Southern Petrochemical Industries

    Manufactures agrochemicals for soil enhancement.

    Crop inputs
    See in list
  2. Tagros

    Manufacturer of agrochemicals and crop protection solutions

    Crop inputs
    See in list
  3. Madras Fertilizers

    Manufacturer and supplier of fertilizers

    Crop inputs
    See in list
  4. JU Agri Sciences

    Manufacturer of pesticides, herbicides, fertilizers, and insecticides

    Services for crop farming
    See in list
  5. Yashnee Agrochemicals

    Manufacturer and exporter of agrochemical active ingredients and formulations

    Crop inputs
    Website

Food and agriculture startups in Chennai

Newer food and agriculture companies founded in the last few years.

  1. Rassense

    Restaurant chain providing meals for various consumption segments

    Food service chains
    See in list
  2. Freshara Agro Exports

    Producer and exporter of processed pickles

    Food distributors
    See in list
  3. UMA Global Foods

    Brand of nutrition food

    Food & beverage products
    Website
  4. FBcakes

    Retailer of cream cakes

    Food retailers
    Website
  5. Funk Foods

    Brand of pantry staples and condiments

    Food processing
    Website
72 companies in Chennai

Food and agriculture companies hiring in Chennai

Companies with open roles right now.

  1. EID Parry

    Conglomerate with primary interest in production of sugar

    Food processing
    See in list
  2. Kaleesuwari

    Provider of health and wellness products

    Food & beverage products
    See in list
  3. Snj Distillers

    Provider of distillery and brewery operations

    Alcoholic beverage products
    See in list
  4. Aachi Group

    Production and marketing of multiple packaged foods and FMCG products

    Food & beverage products
    See in list
  5. Cavinkare

    Consumer goods manufacturer and seller.

    Food & beverage products
    See in list
16 companies in Chennai

Listed food and agriculture companies in Chennai

Publicly listed food and agriculture companies based in Chennai.

  1. EID Parry

    Conglomerate with primary interest in production of sugar

    Food processing
    See in list
  2. HAP

    Brand of dairy products

    Food & beverage products
    See in list
  3. Southern Petrochemical Industries

    Manufactures agrochemicals for soil enhancement.

    Crop inputs
    See in list
  4. Madras Fertilizers

    Manufacturer and supplier of fertilizers

    Crop inputs
    See in list
  5. Jeyyam Global Foods

    Brand offering multi category food products

    Food & beverage products
    See in list
19 companies in Chennai
Mobile reach

Top 10 food and agriculture apps from Chennai

The most-installed Android apps published by food and agriculture companies headquartered in Chennai — 811K installs between them. 25 companies on this page publish at least one app; each company (legal entity) appears once, with its most-installed app.

1 of 10
1

HAP Farmer App

by HAP

Installs167K
Rating—
Last updatedNov 2023
View on Google Play ↗
HAP Farmer App screenshot 1HAP Farmer App screenshot 2HAP Farmer App screenshot 3HAP Farmer App screenshot 4
2

MSAMB

by Msamb

Installs160K
Rating—
Installs, year on year+13%
Last updatedSep 2025
View on Google Play ↗
MSAMB screenshot 1MSAMB screenshot 2MSAMB screenshot 3MSAMB screenshot 4MSAMB screenshot 5
3

Uzhavarbumi: Pure Cow Milk App

by Uzhavarbumi

Installs153K
Rating—
Last updatedApr 2026
View on Google Play ↗
Uzhavarbumi: Pure Cow Milk App screenshot 1Uzhavarbumi: Pure Cow Milk App screenshot 2Uzhavarbumi: Pure Cow Milk App screenshot 3Uzhavarbumi: Pure Cow Milk App screenshot 4Uzhavarbumi: Pure Cow Milk App screenshot 5Uzhavarbumi: Pure Cow Milk App screenshot 6
9

The Meat Chop - Seafood & Meat

by The Meat chop

Installs27K
Rating—
Last updatedOct 2023
View on Google Play ↗
The Meat Chop - Seafood & Meat screenshot 1The Meat Chop - Seafood & Meat screenshot 2The Meat Chop - Seafood & Meat screenshot 3The Meat Chop - Seafood & Meat screenshot 4The Meat Chop - Seafood & Meat screenshot 5The Meat Chop - Seafood & Meat screenshot 6
The business behind the activity

Food and agriculture financials in Chennai

Revenue, profit and growth from the filed annual accounts of 159 food and agriculture companies in Chennai, Tamil Nadu for FY24-25 — 203 of the 475 companies on this page file accounts with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs. The five largest earn 43% of the revenue, so medians describe the typical company better than totals.

combined revenue, FY24-25₹61,146.90 cr

159 companies filing accounts

combined net profit₹1,529.82 cr

2.5% aggregate margin

are profitable72%

115 of 159 companies

median revenue~₹27.5 cr

the typical company

median revenue growth+11%

into FY24-25

earned by the top five43%

revenue concentration

Six-year view

Combined revenue of filing companies

₹33,950.07 crFY19-20138 filers
₹33,402.06 crFY20-21143 filers
₹41,647.50 crFY21-22152 filers
₹50,464.23 crFY22-23162 filers
₹54,479.73 crFY23-24168 filers
₹61,146.90 crFY24-25159 filers

The number of companies filing changes each year; the three-year cohort below compares like with like.

Like-for-like

The same 143 companies over three years

+9%
FY22-23₹48,710.76 cr₹1,802.35 cr net
FY23-24₹46,421.28 cr₹1,429.20 cr net
FY24-25₹53,281.07 cr₹1,511.65 cr net

Companies with accounts for all three years, so growth is not an artefact of who filed.

Scale and profit

Bigger companies are far more often profitable

Under ₹1 cr1839% profitable
₹1–10 cr3364% profitable
₹10–100 cr5775% profitable
₹100–1,000 cr3485% profitable
Over ₹1,000 cr1788% profitable

Companies by FY24-25 revenue. Bars show how many companies sit in each band.

Momentum

How fast revenue moved into FY24-25

Shrinking44
0–20%52
20–50%35
50–100%12
Doubled+10

153 companies with accounts for both years; median growth +11%.

Profitability

Profit is concentrated at the top

115profitable
44loss-making
2.5%aggregate margin
1.3%median margin

The aggregate margin is pulled up by a few large filers; the median shows the typical company.

Growth leaders · ₹10 cr+ revenue

Fastest growing, FY24-25

CompanyGrowthRevenue
SymbiateSYMBIATE VENTURES PRIVATE LIMITED+217%₹10.91 cr
The Meat chopCULINARY TRIANGLE PRIVATE LIMITED+145%₹55.55 cr
OriginORIGIN NUTRITION PRIVATE LIMITED+96%
Saptarishi Agro IndustriesSAPTARISHI AGRO INDUSTRIES LIMITED+92%₹79.43 cr
Amadora ArtisanAMADORA GOURMET ICE CREAM PRIVATE LIMITED
DiablissDIABLISS CONSUMER PRODUCTS PRIVATE LIMITED+60%
Profit leaders · ₹10 cr+ revenue

Highest net margins, FY24-25

CompanyMarginRevenue
SNJ GroupSNJ BREWERIES PRIVATE LIMITED
Ashwathy Green EnterpriseASHWATHY GREEN ENTERPRISE PRIVATE LIMITED₹13.15 cr
TagrosTAGROS CHEMICALS INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED12.4%₹2,423.70 cr
Kwality Milk FoodsKWALITY MILK FOODS LIMITED12.4%₹103.48 cr
Snj DistillersSNJ DISTILLERS PRIVATE LIMITED11.9%₹1,254.68 cr
Freshara Agro ExportsFRESHARA AGRO EXPORTS LIMITED
Inside the industry

Sub-sectors compared, FY24-25

Sub-sectorCompaniesRevenueMedian revenueProfitableMargin
Food & beverage products48₹21,304.49 cr~₹12.7 cr67%3.7%
Crop inputs5₹12,136.10 cr~₹2,585.8 cr100%4.5%
Food distributors18₹9,039.12 cr~₹89.5 cr83%2.8%
Food processing19₹7,003.66 cr~₹32.2 cr68%-4.5%
Food service chains26₹3,202.57 cr~₹21.7 cr69%1.3%
Alcoholic beverage products6₹2,872.54 cr~₹420.4 cr83%7.4%
Food retailers5₹278.53 cr~₹45.8 cr80%1.0%
Leaders

Largest food and agriculture companies by revenue, FY24-25

Company · legal entityRevenueNet resultMarginGrowth
Arun Icecreams, HAPHatsun Agro Product Limited₹8,719.32 cr₹278.81 cr3.2%+9%
KaleesuwariKALEESUWARI REFINERY PRIVATE LIMITED₹5,339.88 cr₹163.71 cr3.1%+28%
ktv Health Foods Pvt LtdK.T.V. HEALTH FOOD PRIVATE LIMITED₹4,678.97 cr₹85.13 cr1.8%+31%
Greenstar FertilizersGREENSTAR FERTILIZERS LIMITED₹42.41 cr1.1%+22%
EID ParryE.I.D PARRY (INDIA) LIMITED₹3,457.00 cr−₹428.30 cr-12.4%+16%
Southern Petrochemical IndustriesSOUTHERN PETROCHEMICAL INDUSTRIES CORPORATION LIMITED₹3,100.25 cr₹130.84 cr4.2%+58%
Madras FertilizersMADRAS FERTILIZERS LIMITED₹2,585.81 cr₹64.25 cr2.5%+14%
TagrosTAGROS CHEMICALS INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED₹2,423.70 cr₹300.82 cr12.4%+32%
Aachi FoodsAACHI MASALA FOODS PRIVATE LIMITED₹2,173.17 cr₹49.38 cr2.3%-6%
SamunnatiSAMUNNATI AGRI VALUE CHAIN SOLUTIONS PRIVATE LIMITED₹2,074.20 cr−₹87.00 cr-4.2%-3%
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Standalone annual accounts filed with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs. Brands that share one legal entity are shown together and counted once.

Industry landscape report

Food and Agriculture Industry Landscape of Chennai

The financials above are one chapter. The full food and agriculture landscape of Chennai maps the whole industry — every segment, the capital behind it, the talent market and where the next opportunities are.

  • Market map of every sub-sector
  • Funding & company formation by year
  • Revenue, profit & financial strength
  • Digital footprint: traffic, apps, releases
  • Hiring, skills & pay
  • Founders & leaders
  • News & sentiment
  • Where demand runs ahead of supply
Read the food and agriculture landscape of Chennai
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Capital & corporate activity

Food and agriculture funding and M&A across India

2,444 recorded equity rounds have gone to 16,235 food and agriculture companies in India — how much, at which stage, into which sub-sectors, from whom, and how Chennai compares. Debt, IPO and grant rounds are excluded.

equity rounds, last 12 months89

US$371.65m

equity rounds, last 24 months301

US$1.00bn

raised over five yearsUS$4.31bn

1,266 rounds in India

M&A deals, Chennai8

last 24 months

Capital by year

Equity funding into food and agriculture in India

amount rounds
$582m2018141
$442m2019165
$384m2020158
$934m2021237
$1.2bn2022273
$628m2023243
$731m2024263
$581m2025193
$236m202657

Bars show US$ raised; the number under each year is equity rounds. 2026 is year to date. The peak year was 2022, with US$1.20bn across 273 rounds.

The funding ladder · five years

Rounds and typical cheque by stage

AngelUS$132.20m264 rounds · median US$110k
SeedUS$444.86m671 rounds · median US$343k
Series AUS$709.06m172 rounds · median US$2.99m
Series BUS$729.90m69 rounds · median US$7.14m
Series CUS$674.96m40 rounds · median US$12.03m
Series D+US$1.44bn40 rounds · median US$19.85m
Private equityUS$178.24m10 rounds · median US$20.50m
Where the money went · five years

Most-funded sub-sectors

Online groceryUS$1.05bn248 rounds · 81 companies
Food & beverage productsUS$1.01bn476 rounds · 215 companies
Food service chainsUS$693.10m208 rounds · 80 companies
Alcoholic beverage productsUS$411.89m99 rounds · 42 companies
Food processingUS$323.26m58 rounds · 32 companies
Consumer and sme loansUS$163.10m11 rounds · 2 companies
Crop inputsUS$150.94m8 rounds · 6 companies
Corporate activity · last 24 months

M&A in Chennai

8Acquisition

Most active acquirers

  1. Rcl foods1
  2. R V Ravikumar1
  3. Reliance1
  4. Tagros Chemicals1
  5. Reliance industries1

Most acquired or merged

  1. Southern Health Foods3
  2. Martin and martin1
  3. Ravi kumar distilleries1
  4. Bayer1
  5. Southern Petrochemicals Industries1

Each deal appears in the events strip at the top of the page.

Food and agriculture funding in Chennai

22 food and agriculture companies in Chennai have recorded equity funding, US$211.35m in total. Totals and round dates describe the historical record; they are not current valuations.

Founders and momentum in Chennai

Meet the people behind food and agriculture companies in Chennai. 178 of 475 companies list founders or leaders; where a public LinkedIn profile matches exactly, the expanded profile shows the photo, headline, location and education.

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The most common specialisations among food and agriculture companies in Chennai. Open a company to see what it sells, who runs it and how far it has come.

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