Indonesian agritech startup Eratani announced it has secured US$6.2 million in Series A funding to accelerate its mission of transforming Indonesia’s rice farming sector through sustainable and data-driven solutions.
Clay Capital led the funding round, which included participation from TNB Aura, SBI Ven Capital, AgFunder, Genting Ventures, and IIX.
The fresh capital will enable Eratani to expand the adoption of precision agriculture tools, on-farm mechanisation, and environmentally sustainable cultivation practices. These efforts aim to improve farmers’ productivity and profitability while supporting Indonesia’s broader climate and food security goals.
“At Eratani, we are proving that economic and social impact can go hand-in-hand with environmental sustainability,” said Andrew Soeherman, Co-founder and CEO of Eratani, in a press statement. “Our focus is not on rapid expansion but on building a robust foundation that allows us to scale strategically, creating long-term value for farmers and the agricultural ecosystem.”
Founded in 2021, Eratani has built an end-to-end digital platform that connects stakeholders across the rice supply chain. The platform provides smallholder farmers access to affordable credit, quality inputs, agronomic advisory services and improved market access.
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The startup said that it has empowered over 34,000 farmers across Java and Sulawesi, improved cultivation across more than 13,000 hectares, and increased yields and incomes by 29 per cent and 25 per cent respectively in 2024. In total, Eratani has supported the production of over 112,000 tons of rice and grain.
Rice, a staple food for more than half the world’s population, is among the most environmentally intensive crops. Flooded rice fields contribute 1.5–2 per cent of global greenhouse gas emissions—comparable to those from the aviation industry—and use 3,000 to 5,000 litres of water per kilogram, significantly more than other major cereals.
Eratani’s integrated approach aims to tackle these environmental challenges while enhancing food production efficiency. Eratani, Co-Founder and CFO Bambang Cahyo Susilo, explained that by utilising data-driven insights, the company is able to manage risk more effectively and support smarter decisions for farmers.
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