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Tractor Factory raises $ 500k Pre- Seed round led by All In Capital
SS Tractor Factory Private Limited , known as Tractor Factory , has raised Rs 4 crore ( around $ 500,000 ) in funding in a pre-seed round led by early-stage investment firm All In Capital . Founded by IIT and IIM alumnus Shailesh Tiwari in 2024 , Tractor Factory aims to become India ’ s leading platform for buying and selling pre-owned tractors and farm equipment to address the uncertainties and risks prevalent in the current market .
India and Germany discuss potential collaboration in agriculture & allied sectors
Dr Philipp Ackermann , Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany , called on Dr Devesh Chaturvedi , Secretary , Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare , at Krishi Bhawan . The meeting provided an opportunity to explore avenues for further enhancing cooperation in agriculture and allied sectors .
DeHaat acquires Olam owned AgriCentral
DeHaat , India ’ s homegrown leading AgTech platform , announced the successful acquisition of Olam Agri owned AgriCentral , one of the largest farm advisory platforms in India . This strategic acquisition of AgriCentral , a platform with over 10 million smallholder farmers , will enhance DeHaat ’ s bouquet of digital farmer services , extend its outreach to these farmers , and solidify its position as India ’ s largest full-stack AgriTech platform .
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BioVoiceNews | February 2025