Agriculture value chain enabler Samunnati secures Rs 133 crore in debt financing from Blue Earth Capital.

Samunnati, an enabler of the agriculture value chain, has secured Rs 133 crore (approximately $16 million) in debt funding from Swiss impact investment firm Blue Earth Capital. This investment represents the largest single debt tranche Samunnati has obtained in the first quarter of the fiscal year. The funds will help Samunnati extend its financial services to a broader network of farmer collectives and agricultural enterprises throughout India.

Founded by Anil Kumar SG in 2014, Samunnati provides integrated financial and advisory services to underserved farmer collectives and agricultural enterprises in India. This investment by Blue Earth Capital marks its initial venture into debt financing. Amy Wang, Head of Private Credit at Blue Earth Capital, expressed enthusiasm about the partnership, highlighting their goal to expand Samunnati's loan portfolio and promote climate-smart agricultural practices within their operations. Wang also emphasized Blue Earth’s pride in supporting a pioneer in agriculture value chain financing in India and contributing to Samunnati’s mission of strengthening the agricultural ecosystem, ultimately benefiting millions of smallholder farmers in the country.