GFS India selects Aquaconnect for accelerator prog

Aquaculture technology platform Aquaconnect has been selected for the fifth class of Google for Startups Accelerator (GFS) India. Out of the 700 startups screened for the programme, Aquaconnect, along with 15 other startups, has been selected to be part of the GFS India programme. Aquaconnect works with over 35000 fish and shrimp farmers using AI predictive tools for better farm productivity and connects them with formal finance, insurers, and processors to improve Indian aquaculture value chain efficiency. Under the GFSA-INDIA programme, Aquaconnect has an opportunity to work with Google mentors and industry experts on tech guidance, machine learning, product strategy, UX and design, leadership workshops, networking opportunities and Public Relations support. The company raised $4 million in July in pre-series A round led by Rebright Partners and Flourish Ventures. Agfunder and 6G Capital also participated in this round, along with existing investors Omnivore and HATCH-NORWAY.