Farmdar Secures Pre-Series A Funding Led by Silicon Valley’s Moment Ventures

Farmdar Secures Pre-Series A Funding

Palo Alto, California – October 4, 2024
Farmdar, an agritech startup leveraging AI and space technologies to optimize agricultural productivity, has successfully raised a pre-Series A funding round led by Silicon Valley-based venture capital firm, Moment Ventures. The round also saw participation from existing investor Indus Valley Capital.

This marks the first Silicon Valley-led investment in a Pakistani startup this year, underscoring Farmdar’s growing influence in the agritech space. The funds will be used to solidify Farmdar’s position as a leader in Pakistan’s agricultural sector and fuel its expansion into key Southeast Asian markets.

“Agriculture is currently facing unprecedented challenges due to climate change. This investment will enable us to further enhance climate adaptation efforts in Pakistan and expedite our growth across Southeast Asia’s vital agricultural markets,” said Muhammed Bukhari, Co-founder of Farmdar.

Founded in 2021, Farmdar has quickly become a global leader in precision agriculture, covering over 350 million acres and helping more than 200,000 farmers improve productivity. By harnessing satellite technology, proprietary data, and AI, the company provides actionable insights to agribusinesses, enabling them to boost yields and sustainability.

Moment Ventures’ Managing Director, Ammar Hanafi, expressed confidence in Farmdar’s potential: “Farmdar has developed a groundbreaking product using advanced satellite and AI technology. We see immense potential in their application in Pakistan and Southeast Asia, and we are excited to join them on this transformative journey.”

About Farmdar
Farmdar combines AI and space technology to generate data-driven insights for farmers and agribusinesses, enhancing productivity and sustainability. The company’s clients include global agricultural giants such as Corteva Agriscience, Bayer | Crop Science, and Syngenta in the seed and crop protection sectors, as well as Engro Fertilizers Ltd and FFC in fertilizers, and over 20 food producers, including leading sugar mills.

About Moment Ventures
Moment Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm based in Palo Alto, investing in companies building innovative technology solutions that reimagine industries. The firm focuses on startups that are transforming traditional business models across major sectors.

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