Omnivore
Omnivore's portfolio companies reached 20.81 million farmers and 61,711 rural MSMEs (The Hindu BusinessLine, 29 Sept), and it has deployed 55% of its ₹1,800 crore Fund III (Mint, 6 Aug). The remaining ₹810 crore is partly earmarked for consumer brands and deep science, with most deployment targeted by H1 2027 (Mint).
What it means Indian consumer-brand founders and rival agrifood funds face a active Omnivore cheque-writer through H1 2027.
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Background
From 5 stories, the newest dated 29 Sept 2026. Summary written 3 Oct 2026.
Omnivore is an agrifood venture capital firm that invests in Indian agrifood and consumer-brand startups. [1] source: Mint
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Mint reported in August 2026 that its Fund III is ₹1,800 crore, with 55% deployed and 45% remaining for deployment. [1] source: Mint Omnivore will direct roughly one-quarter to one-third of the remaining fund toward Indian consumer brands alongside deep science, with deployment targeted for completion by H1 2027. [1] source: Mint Its average cheque size is ₹30-80 crore. [1] source: Mint
The Hindu BusinessLine reported in September 2026 that Omnivore-backed agrifood startups reached 20.81 million farmers and 61,711 rural MSMEs across India in its 2026 impact reports. [2] source: The Hindu BusinessLine The portfolios generated $5.64 billion in farmer value and covered 11.55 million hectares under sustainable agriculture. [2] source: The Hindu BusinessLine In June 2026, Manam Chocolate raised a $9 million Series A led by Omnivore to expand retail in Delhi-NCR over the next 12 months. [3] source: Business Standard In July 2026, Sid's Farm raised over ₹81 crore in a Pre-Series B round led by Omnivore. [4] source: The Hindu BusinessLine Also in July 2026, Arboreal Bioinnovations raised ₹230 crore in a Series A co-led by EAAA and Omnivore. [5] source: Entrackr
Omnivore's consumer portfolio includes Farmley, Sid's Farm and Manam Chocolate. [1] source: Mint Its Farmley investments include a $2 million seed investment and a $40 million Series C. [1] source: Mint
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In August 2026 Omnivore said it will direct roughly one-quarter to one-third of its remaining Fund III to Indian consumer brands. [1] source: Mint In June 2026 it led Manam Chocolate's $9 million Series A. [3] source: Business Standard In July 2026 it led Sid's Farm's ₹81 crore pre-Series B and co-led Arboreal Bioinnovations' ₹230 crore Series A. [4] source: The Hindu BusinessLine[5] source: Entrackr
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