BioPrime AgriSolutions

What BioPrime AgriSolutions does

BioPrime AgriSolutions is a Pune-based agricultural biotechnology company founded in 2016 by Dr. Renuka Diwan (CEO), Dr. Shekhar Bhosle (COO), and Dr. Amit Shinde (CTO), each holding PhDs in plant biotechnology, botany, or genetic engineering with 25-30+ years of combined research experience. The company develops and sells agricultural biologicals — biostimulants (e.g., Fortisea, Admiron, Verdant, Prime 7525, Aavirat, Prime 1515, CG Pro, Nutripep), biofertilizers (Phosphonexus, Blossom K Nexus, Myconexus, BactroNexus), and biocontrol products (TrichoNexus) — built on two proprietary platforms: SNIPR, a patented high-throughput screening platform for biomolecule discovery, and BioNexus, described as India's largest plant microbe library with over 17,000 microbes collected from 400 different locations. The company has received regulatory approval from India's Union Agriculture Ministry for 20 biostimulant formulations covering humic and fulvic acids, seaweeds, botanicals, and amino acids in foliar and granular forms.

BioPrime operates a hybrid go-to-market model. On the B2C side, it sells through a direct sales force of regional sales managers and officers covering more than a dozen Indian agro-climatic zones including Nashik, Naraynagaon, Patna, Anantpur, Chittor, Kurnool, Hyderabad, Bangalore, Delhi, Gurgaon, Haryana, and Bihar, supplemented by expanding distribution partnerships. On the B2B side, it generates co-development and licensing revenue by offering R&D expertise and the SNIPR screening platform to fertilizer majors — a flagship 2026 commercial agreement with The Mosaic Company is designed to embed BioPrime's biologicals into Mosaic's conventional crop nutrition products as a 'Crop Performance System,' alongside a partnership with ICL for soil and crop health solutions. The company began exporting biofertilizer and biocontrol products to the US and Southeast Asia in 2026 with plans for Europe and Latin America. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed.

The company has raised approximately $7.1M in funding across an early BIRAC/Omnivore/Venture Center round (2021), a pre-Series A led by Inflexor Ventures with Omnivore (Oct 2022, ~$1.1M), and a $6M Series A led by Edaphon with Omnivore and Inflexor (Oct 2024). Reported customer outcomes include 25-50% fertilizer reduction in Rice Research Institute trials and 3X year-on-year revenue growth in the prior fiscal year. It operates with 51-100 employees from its headquarters in Pune, Maharashtra.

Name

BioPrime AgriSolutions

Legal name

BioPrime AgriSolutions

Website

https://bioprimeagri.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

BioPrime AgriSolutions is a Pune-based agricultural biotechnology company that develops biostimulants, biofertilizers, and biocontrol products from its patented SNIPR screening platform and India's largest plant microbe library (BioNexus), selling to Indian farmers via direct sales and to global fertilizer majors via co-development partnerships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Agricultural Biologicals

NAICS

Pesticide, Fertilizer, and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing (3253), Pesticide and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing (32532), Fertilizer and Compost Manufacturing (32531), Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology) (541714)

SIC

Medicinal Chemicals & Botanical Products (2833)

akta.pro primary industry

Biostimulants & Plant Health Biologicals (Microbial/Non-microbial) (AFABAEAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Biological Formulation, Fermentation & Scale-Up Manufacturing (AFABAEAM), Soil Health Activators & Biostimulants (Humates, Amino Acids, Seaweed Extracts) (AFABAKAJ), Biofertilizers & Microbial Inoculants (IMAEAEAG), Biostimulant-Enhanced Fertilizers (Humic/Fulvic, Amino Acids, Seaweed Blends) (AFABACAK), Biological Seed Treatments & Inoculants (within Biologicals) (AFABAEAL)

Keywords

• Agricultural biologicals
• Biostimulant products
• Biofertilizer solutions
• Biocontrol products
• Crop nutrition inputs

Headquarters

HQ city

Pune

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Biological Products Sales: BioPrime generates revenue through the sale of biological agricultural products including biostimulants, biofertilizers, and biocontrol products. Products are sold to farmers, agricultural businesses, and through distribution partnerships.
2. Co-Development and Licensing: Revenue generated through co-development partnerships with industry players for biostimulants, biofertilizers, biocontrol, seed treatment, and fertilizer additives. The company offers R&D expertise and proprietary screening systems for customized solutions.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

BioPrime AgriSolutions develops and manufactures agricultural biological products including biostimulants, biofertilizers, and biocontrol solutions for crop nutrition, stress tolerance, and disease management. The products are built using two proprietary technology platforms: SNIPR (a patented high-throughput screening platform for biomolecule discovery) and BioNexus (India's largest plant microbe library with over 17,000 microbes from 400 locations). Products are sold to farmers, agricultural operations, and through B2B partnerships with fertilizer companies.

Product overview

BioPrime AgriSolutions offers a comprehensive portfolio of agricultural biologicals built on two proprietary technology platforms: the patented SNIPR high-throughput screening platform and the BioNexus microbial library (India's largest with over 17,000 microbes). The product portfolio consists of biostimulants (Fortisea, Admiron, Verdant, Prime 7525, Aavirat, Prime 1515, CG Pro, Nutripep) for stress tolerance, yield enhancement, and nutrient efficiency; biofertilizers (Phosphonexus, Blossom K Nexus, Myconexus, BactroNexus) for nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium mobilization; and biocontrol solutions (TrichoNexus) for disease management. The company operates from Pune, India, and has received regulatory approval for 20 biostimulant formulations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SNIPR: Patented high-throughput screening platform (HTSP) developed for discovery of biomolecules for physiology modulation. SNIPR has ability to generate novel products and exponentially improve performance of existing products by focusing on basic plant physiology pathways.
• BioNexus

Products and services

• Fortisea Seaweed biostimulant based on Australian Bull Kelp containing high concentration of bioactive molecules and secondary metabolites for superior growth, resilience, and abiotic stress tolerance. Targeted at farmers seeking improved crop performance.
• Admiron Next-generation botanical extract-based biostimulant delivering high A-grade yields, improving fruit size, weight, quality, and shelf life. For commercial farmers and growers.
• Verdant Biomolecule formulation for protecting plants in temperature fluctuations and water stress conditions, delivering sturdy plant structure and improved production. Targeted at farmers facing climate variability.
• Prime 7525 Innovative seaweed biostimulant blend with antioxidant derivatives helping in increased flowering, conversion of flowers to fruits, and early harvest. For fruit and flowering crop growers.
• Aavirat Wholesome biostimulant containing antioxidants and antitranspirants for mitigating biotic and abiotic stress, developing root systems and dense plant canopy. For farmers managing stress-prone crops.
• Prime 1515 Humic acid-based biostimulant with quality consistency for promoting white root development and early plant establishment. Targeted at growers needing soil-applied biostimulants.
• CG Pro Beneficial biostimulant with photosynthetic enhancers and stress inhibitors in seaweed extract-based granules for basal dose application and early plant establishment. For row crop and broad-acre farmers.
• Nutripep Sustainable amino acid biostimulant driving vigorous growth, protein synthesis, rapid cell division, and stronger metabolism. Targeted at growers seeking amino-acid based plant nutrition.
• Phosphonexus Phosphate solubilizing biofertilizer containing high-performance Pseudomonas strains for enhancing phosphorus uptake, promoting fibrous root development, and improving soil fertility. For farmers with phosphorus-deficient soils.
• Blossom K Nexus Potassium mobilizing biofertilizer containing high-performance Pseudomonas strains for optimal potassium uptake, improved fruit yield, sugar content, and fruit quality. Targeted at fruit growers.
• Myconexus Mycorrhiza biofertilizer that increases plant ability to tap into wider areas for nutrients and water, providing 3X more root surface area through hyphal extension. For farmers seeking improved nutrient and water uptake.
• BactroNexus Holistic biofertilizer with consortia of Azospirillum, Rhizobium, Pseudomonas, and Bacillus for balanced nutrient availability and better root architecture. Targeted at farmers seeking multi-strain microbial inputs.
• TrichoNexus Trichoderma harzianum biofungicide for controlling soil and seed-borne diseases in nurseries and fields, effective against 12 fungal pathogens. For farmers needing biological disease management.

Quantifiable outcome

• 25-50% fertilizer use reduction in trials with Rice Research Institute
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and minor.

• The Mosaic Company (Mosaic)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 May 2026Commercial agreement to integrate BioPrime's biological innovations into Mosaic's conventional crop nutrition products, combining BioPrime's SNIPR platform with Mosaic's existing fertilizer frameworks to create a 'Crop Performance System' designed to improve returns on crop nutrition investment and reduce environmental impact.
• ICLminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership announced in media coverage for launching soil and crop health solutions. ICL is a global specialty minerals and chemicals company.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• AgBiome: US agricultural biotech with a microbial discovery platform (Genesis) and biocontrol product portfolio. Comparable to BioPrime in combining a large proprietary microbe library with commercial biocontrol/biofungicide products like TrichoNexus.
• Sound Agriculture: US startup developing nutrient-efficiency biostimulants (e.g., SOURCE, a foliar chemistry that activates soil microbes). Closely comparable to BioPrime's biostimulant and nutrient-mobilization product lines and farmer outcome-based value proposition.
• Pivot Bio: US-based agricultural biotech that uses proprietary microbial libraries and high-throughput screening to develop nitrogen-fixing biofertilizers. Directly comparable to BioPrime in technology approach (microbial discovery + formulation) and target market (row-crop nutrient efficiency).
• Indigo Ag: US microbial agriculture company developing seed-applied and in-furrow biologicals for nutrient use efficiency and abiotic stress. Comparable to BioPrime in product categories (biostimulants, biofertilizers) and go-to-market focus on integrating biologicals into conventional cropping systems.
• IPL Biologicals: Indian agri-biological company manufacturing biofertilizers, biocontrol, and biostimulants for the domestic market. Directly competes with BioPrime across all three product categories in India and is a useful scale and pricing benchmark.

Broad incumbents

• PI Industries: Large Indian agrochemical and custom research company expanding into biologicals through partnerships and acquisitions. Comparable as a broad incumbent operating in the same crop input categories with deeper distribution and capital resources.
• UPL Limited: Global Indian-headquartered crop solutions company with a dedicated OpenAg biologicals platform (e.g., NPP, sustainable inputs). Comparable as a broad incumbent that competes with BioPrime in biologicals globally and could acquire or partner with it.
• Rallis India (Tata): Indian crop protection and seeds company (Tata group) with a growing biologicals portfolio including biostimulants and biofertilizers. Comparable as a domestic incumbent with broader distribution and R&D scale.
• Coromandel International: Indian fertilizer and crop protection major expanding into specialty nutrients and biologicals. Comparable as a broad incumbent in crop nutrition with established farmer relationships that could accelerate or challenge BioPrime's India go-to-market.

Emerging players

• BioConsortia: US/ New Zealand emerging agricultural biotech using microbial consortia discovery and high-throughput screening for nitrogen fixation and biostimulants. Directly comparable to BioPrime's SNIPR + BioNexus discovery approach and product mix.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/bioprimeagri
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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds4 records

Investors6 records

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M&A

Investments

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