Agritech startup Navork raises $200-K from Japanese investors

Navork Innovations , a startup incubated at SINE IIT Bombay and ICAR-IARI, specialising in quality improvement and shelf-life extension of fresh fruits and vegetables, has raised a seed investment of USD 200,000 at a valuation of USD 3.2 million. The funding comes from a group of angel investors from Japan (facilitated by Shiru Startup), Spring Star Capital Group, ICAR-IARI, and others, in a mix of equity and grants.Navork’s product, “Navgri – Smart Mushroom Protect,” is a patented solution designed to enhance the quality and shelf life of mushrooms.