About IFA
The Innovation in Food and Agriculture Fund (IFA Fund) is a growth-focused investment powerhouse driving climate-smart agriculture and food value innovations in India. Our investments focus on two broad themes: Climate Smart Agriculture & Food Value Chain Innovations. Our typical investments are motivated by technological edge, tech – savvy leadership and long-term orientation. We built a portfolio of companies which are at market entry, growth and mid expansion stage of their life cycle.
Portfolio
Nu Genes Seeds
Nu Genes is engaged in hybrid development, production, marketing and sales of seeds in nutrition…
Telluris Biotech
Telluris is an innovation led enterprise pioneering the development of novel nematicides targeting highly destructive…
Ecozen Solutions
Ecozen provides farm based solar cold storage solutions as well as in smart solar irrigation…
Adherence to best practices
Beyond financial returns, societal and ethical focus drives our decisions on responsible investment. We believe that environmental, social and corporate governance (“ESG”) are practically essential in the current context of climate change and inequity posing a severe threat to the global food system. We believe that the best governance practices drive the way Investee Companies manage their enterprise to accomplish the intended impact.
IFA Fund Impact demonstrates potential for impact at scale - across Emerging Markets in Asia & Africa
1
mn
Tonnes of CO2 eq GHG emissions saved
1000
Metric Tonnes of Food Wastage Saved in 2023
100
mn
kWh of Clean Energy Generated
1000
Farmers with reduced exposure to harmful chemicals
50
mn
Increase in Income for Smallholder Farmers (2018 – 2023)
0
mn
Farmers directly impacted
25
mn
Megalitres of Diesel saved
2000
Hectares Increased arable land
