LCB Fertilizers Raises Series A Investment from Baring Private Equity Partners to Scale Sustainable Agriculture

LCB Fertilizers Raises Series A Investment from Baring Private Equity Partners to Scale Sustainable Agriculture

A milestone. A bigger mission.

LCB Fertilizers Private Limited has successfully raised its Series A investment from Baring Private Equity Partners, marking a significant milestone in the company’s journey to build a more sustainable, technology-driven and farmer-centric future for agriculture.

The investment strengthens LCB Fertilizers’ vision of combining deep technology, sustainable agricultural practices and scalable solutions to address some of the most pressing challenges faced by modern farming.

About LCB Fertilizers

LCB Fertilizers is an agritech company focused on developing 100% organic and crop-specific fertilizer solutions for sustainable agriculture.

The company works at the intersection of biotechnology, nanotechnology and chemical engineering to develop innovative fertilizer formulations using microorganisms, nanoparticles and biopolymers.

The objective is simple: develop solutions that help farmers:

• Increase crop productivity

• Improve soil health

• Reduce agricultural costs

• Optimize water usage

• Improve nutrient utilization

LCB Fertilizers aims to make advanced agricultural technology practical and accessible, creating solutions that work not only for the crop but also for the long-term health of the soil.

What Does LCB Fertilizers Do?

Agriculture today faces several interconnected challenges. Rising input costs, declining soil quality, increasing water requirements and the need for higher productivity are putting growing pressure on farmers.

LCB Fertilizers is working to address these challenges through scientifically developed, crop-specific fertilizer technologies.

Its solutions are designed to support:

• Improved crop productivity

• Better utilization of macro and micronutrients

• Enhanced microbial activity in the soil

• Improved soil organic matter

• Reduced irrigation requirements

• Lower agricultural input costs

• More sustainable crop production

The company’s approach combines natural biological systems with advanced technology, creating fertilizer solutions designed around the specific requirements of different crops.

Navyakosh® — LCB Fertilizers’ Organic Manure Solution

At the heart of LCB Fertilizers’ product portfolio is Navyakosh® Organic Manure.

Navyakosh® is a crop-specific organic fertilizer solution developed with active microorganisms and superabsorbent biopolymers.

The product is designed to help plants utilize nutrients throughout the crop cycle while supporting soil health and microbial activity.

Rather than following a single formulation for every crop, Navyakosh® has been developed across different crop categories with specific microbial combinations and application recommendations.

Crop Categories

Cereals

• Sorghum (Jowar)

• Wheat

• Maize

• Pearl Millet (Bajra)

Pulses

• Chickpea (Gram)

• Pulses

• Pigeon Pea (Tur)

Commercial Crops

• Sugarcane

Field Crops

• Rice

• Cotton

Oilseeds & Plantation Crops

• Groundnut

• Soybean

• Palm

• Mustard

Fruits & Vegetables

• Banana

• Tomato

• Coconut

• Arecanut

• Mango

• Capsicum

• Watermelon

• Brinjal

• Cucumber

• Carrot

• Muskmelon

• Radish

• Cabbage

• Cashew Nut

• Pomegranate

Microbial Technologies

The microbial technologies used across these crop categories include organisms and biological inputs such as:

• Phosphate Solubilising Bacteria

• Rhizobium

• Azospirillum

• Azotobacter

• Pseudomonas fluorescens

• Potassium Solubilizing Bacteria

• Zinc Solubilizing Bacteria

• Sulphur Solubilizing Bacteria

• Mycorrhiza (VAM)

• Azolla

• Blue-green algae (Anabaena)

• Other nutrient-mobilizing microorganisms

A Technology-Led Approach to Sustainable Agriculture

LCB Fertilizers’ technology platform is built around the integration of biological and advanced scientific approaches.

Biotechnology

Beneficial microorganisms play an important role in nutrient availability and soil microbial activity.

LCB Fertilizers incorporates microbial technologies into its crop-specific formulations to support nutrient utilization throughout the crop cycle.

Nanotechnology

Nanotechnology forms part of the company’s broader technology approach towards developing advanced fertilizer solutions.

Biopolymers

Superabsorbent biopolymers are incorporated into the technology platform to support improved water management and help reduce irrigation demand.

Together, these technologies form the foundation of LCB Fertilizers’ approach to developing smart, natural and simple agricultural solutions.

Building a More Efficient Farming Ecosystem

LCB Fertilizers’ work is driven by a broader objective than simply developing another fertilizer product.

The company aims to contribute to an agricultural ecosystem where farmers can achieve better productivity while using resources more efficiently.

Its product information highlights potential benefits including:

• 15–35% increase in yield

• 48% reduction in agricultural investment

• 33% reduction in irrigation demand

• 5–8% reduction in crop duration cycle

The formulations also contain nine nutrient factors:

Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium, Carbon, Zinc, Sulphur, Iron, Copper and Manganese

These are combined with active microorganisms and superabsorbent biopolymers to support crop nutrition and soil health.

A Series A Investment to Accelerate the Mission

The Series A investment from Baring Private Equity Partners represents an important step forward for LCB Fertilizers.

This investment will support the company as it works towards scaling its impact across India and beyond, strengthening its technology and expanding its ability to serve the agricultural ecosystem.

The next phase of LCB Fertilizers’ journey will focus on building greater scale while continuing to strengthen its core capabilities in sustainable agricultural technology.

Four Key Ambitions

1. Fueling Innovation

Continuing to develop technology-led solutions for sustainable agriculture.

2. Scaling Impact

Taking LCB Fertilizers’ solutions to more farmers across India and beyond.

3. Stronger Together

Building stronger relationships with farmers, partners and the wider agricultural ecosystem.

4. Creating Long-Term Value

Creating lasting value for farmers, partners and the planet.

From Innovation to Impact

LCB Fertilizers has also been part of India’s growing innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem.

The company’s existing material highlights associations and recognition involving organizations such as:

• IIT Kanpur

• Department of Science & Technology, Government of India

• MSME

• NIDHI PRAYAS

• StartInUP

• Startup India ecosystem

The company was also selected by the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India, to showcase its innovation at the Asian Summit in Jakarta, Indonesia, and has received the Vishwakarma Gaurav Samman.

These milestones reflect the journey of an organization working to take agricultural innovation from technology development towards real-world application.

Our Goal: Better Agriculture for the Future

At LCB Fertilizers, we believe that the future of agriculture must be productive, sustainable and resource-efficient.

Our goal is to develop agricultural solutions that help farmers grow more while making better use of critical resources such as soil, water and nutrients.

We envision a future where advanced technology and natural biological processes work together to create:

• Healthier soils

• Stronger crops

• Better resource utilization

• More sustainable farming systems

The Series A investment from Baring Private Equity Partners is an important milestone in that journey — but it is only the beginning of a much bigger mission.

The Road Ahead

With this new phase of growth, LCB Fertilizers is focused on moving:

From innovation to scale.

From individual solutions to broader agricultural impact.

As we expand our reach, our commitment remains rooted in the same principle:

Think Green. Think Manures.

We are building for a future where technology meets nature, innovation meets agriculture, and sustainable solutions create long-term value for farmers, partners and the planet.

LCB Fertilizers

Deeptech. Sustainable. Scalable. Impactful.