ONO, a startup based in India specializing in agri-finance and supply chain technology, has successfully secured $1.2 million in a Pre-Series A funding round. The investment was led by Aeravti Ventures, with additional contributions from Tremis Capital and various angel investors. The fresh capital will be used by ONO to enhance its technology platform, extend its reach into new markets, strengthen its lending infrastructure, and boost the overall growth of the agricultural value chain ecosystem. Founded in 2026 by Rama Rao Kancharapu and David Pokuri, ONO aims to tackle key challenges in India’s agricultural sector using data and AI, focusing on improving access to formal credit, addressing operational inefficiencies, and establishing reliable long-distance market connections for Agri-SMEs. The company offers a fintech and market linkage platform designed to enhance credit access, ensure price transparency, and increase operational efficiency in the post-harvest agricultural landscape.
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