Aadhyanta invests Rs. 20 million in DV Excellus to boost Agri-Fintech in Nepal

KATHMANDU, JANUARY 12: Aadhyanta, a leading private equity and venture capital firm, has lately announced an investment worth  Rs. 20 million in DV Excellus, an agri-fintech company. This funding will support the company's flagship platform, KHETI, which offers collateral-free loans of up to Rs. 200,000 to smallholder farmers.

The KHETI app provides a comprehensive suite of agricultural services and financial products, enabling farmers to enjoy access to quality inputs and adopt more commercially viable farming practices.

This investment, as is claimed, marks a significant milestone for the Commercial Agriculture for Smallholders and Agribusiness (CASA) program, supported by the Foreign Commonwealth Development Office (FCDO) and implemented by Swisscontact in Nepal.

CASA is focussed on attracting private equity and venture capital (PEVC) investments into Nepal's agricultural sector to bridge the gap between high-impact agribusinesses and private sector funding.

"This investment exemplifies the power of collaboration in driving systemic change," said Manish Bikram Shah, CASA Country Manager. "By connecting PEVC firms with innovative agribusinesses like DV Excellus, we are not only stimulating agricultural investment but also ensuring long-term benefits for smallholder farmers."

Siddarth Khada, Head of Inclusive Growth South and Southeast Asia for Swisscontact added, "Swisscontact has consistently championed the mobilization of the private sector for development impact. This investment in Kheti serves as a prime example of this commitment