📢 We’re excited to share that Varaha’s CEO and Co-Founder, Madhur Jain, has been named to the 2024 TIME 100 Climate List! The List celebrates the 100 most influential leaders worldwide driving business to real climate action. Madhur Jain’s inclusion underscores Varaha’s dedication to supporting smallholder farmers through #RegenAg, #Agroforestry, #Biochar and #EnhancedRockWeathering projects across India, Nepal, Bangladesh and Kenya. Madhur joins a select group including Ajay Banga, Bill Gates, and other key figures driving change across industries. As Madhur reflected: “This recognition is a testament to the Varaha team’s dedication to creating lasting impact for both people and the planet.” For more information about the 2024 TIME100 Climate List, visit https://lnkd.in/dTTKn2Qt To learn more about our mission and projects, please visit www.varaha.earth. #TIME100Climate #Varaha #climateaction #sustainability #climatechange
Varaha
Environmental Services
Gurugram, Haryana 14,171 followers
Reversing climate change through conscious nature-based interventions
About us
Varaha is a leading global climate tech startup that specializes in nature-based solutions, including regenerative agriculture, agroforestry, and biochar projects that promote climate adaptation, biodiversity, water conservation and increased income for smallholder land stewards. Our team has a proven track record of scaling projects and products to millions of smallholder land stewards and is backed by leading global investors who share our vision for sustainable, nature-based solutions. The company's mission is to provide agriculture as a solution to climate change while also helping farmers in increasing their income. If you are interested in becoming a part of this venture then I would love to know your story, why you are interested and your skillset and experience. please contact at careers@varahaag.com
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https://www.varaha.earth/
External link for Varaha
- Industry
- Environmental Services
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Gurugram, Haryana
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 2022
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Gurugram, Haryana, IN
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Bengalore, Karnataka, IN
Employees at Varaha
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Vaibhav Domkundwar
Vaibhav Domkundwar is an Influencer Better Capital | India's largest & first pre-seed fund backing top-tier founders on day zero. $7B+ enterprise value & growing | 3X Founder
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Venkatesan TSV
Varaha Mithra Associates
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Ankita Garg
IIMA | Pennstate | ex-Bayer | Regenerative Agriculture | Soil Carbon Modeling | Nature-Based Solutions
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Galina Chifina
Partner at RTP Global
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Varaha joins Agriculture Innovation Mission for Climate (AIM for Climate) with the #InnovationSprint Advancing Sustainable Agriculture and Carbon Finance to Uplift Smallholder Farmers at COP29. 🌍💸 With a bold goal of delivering $500 million USD in benefits to smallholder farmers in developing countries by 2025, Varaha’s initiative integrates these farmers into the global carbon market, empowering sustainable agriculture and transforming livelihoods. This innovation aims to remove 18 million tons of CO₂ equivalent across 4 million acres through regenerative agriculture, agroforestry, and nature-based solutions. 🌱🌳 Using advanced technologies like remote sensing, machine learning, and biogeochemical modeling, Varaha is creating scalable climate impact and effective carbon sequestration, helping to meet AIM for Climate’s goals of reducing emissions, fostering sustainable practices, and uplifting underserved communities. 🚀 #AIM4C #COP29 #ClimateSmartAg #FoodSystems #AIM4CReport #AIM4CInnovationSprint
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🌍 Proud to Join Agriculture Innovation Mission for Climate (AIM for Climate)’s Innovation Sprint at COP29! 🌱 Varaha is thrilled to announce our participation in the Agriculture Innovation Mission for Climate (AIM for Climate) through our Innovation Sprint. With a bold vision, we aim to deliver $500 million in benefits to smallholder farmers in developing countries by 2025, empowering them to adopt sustainable agricultural practices while integrating into the global carbon market. By leveraging regenerative agriculture, agroforestry, and other nature-based solutions, our initiative seeks to remove 18 million tons of CO₂ equivalent across 4 million acres. Advanced technologies like remote sensing, machine learning, and biogeochemical modeling are at the core of our efforts, ensuring scalability and impactful climate action. This collaboration underscores our commitment to transforming agriculture, reducing emissions, and uplifting underserved communities—aligning with AIM for Climate’s mission to drive sustainable innovations. Together, we can create a climate-resilient and equitable future. 🌳💸 #ClimateAction #SustainableAgriculture #CarbonFinance #AIMforClimate #COP29 #AIM4C #Varaha #innovation #sustainability #carbonmarket #carboncredits
Varaha joins Agriculture Innovation Mission for Climate (AIM for Climate) with the #InnovationSprint Advancing Sustainable Agriculture and Carbon Finance to Uplift Smallholder Farmers at COP29. 🌍💸 With a bold goal of delivering $500 million USD in benefits to smallholder farmers in developing countries by 2025, Varaha’s initiative integrates these farmers into the global carbon market, empowering sustainable agriculture and transforming livelihoods. This innovation aims to remove 18 million tons of CO₂ equivalent across 4 million acres through regenerative agriculture, agroforestry, and nature-based solutions. 🌱🌳 Using advanced technologies like remote sensing, machine learning, and biogeochemical modeling, Varaha is creating scalable climate impact and effective carbon sequestration, helping to meet AIM for Climate’s goals of reducing emissions, fostering sustainable practices, and uplifting underserved communities. 🚀 #AIM4C #COP29 #ClimateSmartAg #FoodSystems #AIM4CReport #AIM4CInnovationSprint
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📢 We are thrilled to announce that we have been selected for the prestigious "Forbes India presents DGEMS- Select 200 Companies with a Global Business Potential" list! This recognition underscores our commitment to driving meaningful change at the intersection of sustainability, technology, and community empowerment. Our mission has always been to revolutionize carbon markets by empowering smallholder farmers through innovative solutions like our MRV technology. This milestone is a testament to the relentless efforts of our entire team and the visionary leadership of our founders, Madhur Jain, Ankita Garg, and Vishal Kuchanur. Their visionary leadership has positioned us as pioneers in advancing sustainable practices. This recognition by Forbes India and D Globalist. fuels our resolve to scale our efforts globally and create a lasting positive impact on both the environment and rural livelihoods. We are grateful to our partners, stakeholders, and the communities we work with for trusting and supporting us in this journey. Here's to building a sustainable future, together! #DGEMS2024 #Select200 #eXtrepreneur #BeyondBorders #GoGlobal #varaha #sustainability #regenerativeagriculture #ERW #biochar
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We’re honored to be highlighted by our partners at Earthly, who share our commitment to supporting smallholder farmers on the frontlines of climate resilience in rural India. Our mission aligns with India's National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture, targeting climate-adaptive and sustainable farming practices to transform over 20 million hectares by 2030. By integrating regenerative agriculture and #biodiversity conservation, we’re working to build resilience, food security, and economic empowerment for smallholders across India. Through our partnership with Earthly, we’re able to connect more responsible businesses with impactful, nature-based solutions, ensuring sustainable agriculture brings lasting benefits to smallholder communities. #Sustainability #ClimateResilience #BiodiversityConservation #RegenerativeAgriculture #varaha #earthly
🌍 Smallholder farmers in rural India are on the frontlines of promoting #sustainability and addressing #climatechange impacts with the help of our partner, Varaha. India's National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture has been promoting #climateresilient practices, and it's projected that over 20 million hectares will be under sustainable and climate-adaptive farming systems by 2030. Varaha is working to empower farmers and foster #biodiversity conservation through #regenerativeagriculture and sustainable practices. They provide training, support, and access to markets to equip smallholders with the tools they need to adapt to climate change and improve their resilience. 💚 The organisation is also actively involved in community development, promoting gender equality and enhancing food and water security. By fostering sustainable practices and empowering local communities, Varaha is contributing to a more holistic and equitable future for rural India. Varaha is able to amplify its impact through partnership with Earthly. We connect responsible businesses with impactful nature-based solutions, helping provide financial support and market access for high impact projects like Varaha's. This collaboration ensures that the benefits of sustainable agriculture and biodiversity conservation reach even more smallholder farmers in rural India. 💚 Learn more about the Earthly and Varaha partnership here: https://hubs.ly/Q02XGm450 #naturebasedsolutions #biodiversity #conservation #acaciatree #highlands #restoration #climatechange #sustainability #conservation #climatechange #climatechange #biodiversity #investinnature #sustainablebusiness #sustainabilitystrategy #ESG #Earthly #projectEarthly
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We at Varaha would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to Omnivore for sharing this exciting news and for being an integral part of our journey. We're proud to have achieved a significant milestone by issuing India's first industrial biochar carbon dioxide removal (CDR) credits through the Puro.earth registry. By transforming agricultural waste into biochar in Telangana, we're not only contributing to climate action but also showcasing Asia's potential as a leader in the carbon removal sector. Together, we are paving the way for a more sustainable future! Thank you for your support and partnership. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gw4A_zSk
🌟 Portfolio news: Historic Milestone in India's Carbon Removal Journey! Proud to announce that Varaha has achieved a groundbreaking first by successfully issuing India's first industrial biochar carbon dioxide removal (CDR) credits through Puro.earth registry! In Telangana, Varaha is transforming agricultural waste into climate action, converting corn shanks into valuable biochar. This isn't just India's first industrial biochar credit issuance—it's a testament to Asia's growing leadership in the carbon removal sector. As we scale climate solutions across the continent, this milestone marks a pivotal moment in our collective journey toward a more sustainable future. Read more http://bit.ly/3NTj959 Madhur Jain | Ankita Garg #CarbonRemoval #ClimateAction #Sustainability #CleanTech #AgTech #India #Innovation #NetZero
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We’re thrilled to share that Varaha x Puro.earth has been featured in the 50th edition of "This Week in CDR" by CDR.fyi! Our partnership with Puro.Earth is dedicated to delivering innovative, durable carbon removal through industrial biochar, and being recognized among such impactful initiatives worldwide is an honor. As we work toward sustainable solutions, it’s inspiring to see so many groundbreaking projects highlighted in this round-up — from Ghana’s first industrial biochar plant to large-scale BECCS efforts in Sweden. A huge thank you to CDR.fyi for featuring us, and to everyone driving the future of durable carbon removal. Let’s keep the momentum going!
📰 We are here with the 50th edition of "This Week in CDR" - a weekly round-up of the top news and developments from the world of durable carbon removal! 🌍 From Ghana's first industrial biochar carbon removal plant 🌳 To a new BECCS project in Sweden that can capture 200,000 tonnes of CO2 annually 📅 This has been yet another eventful week in CDR This week's edition features: ➡ CREW Carbon | Counteract | ReGen Ventures | ANIMO Ventures | Connecticut Innovations ➡ Truecoco Ghana Ltd | Growth Investment Partners (GIP) Ghana | British International Investment ➡ U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) ➡ NetZero | INNOVX ➡ Varaha | Puro.earth ➡ Origen | Energy & Environmental Research Center ➡ Climeworks ➡ Nordbex ➡ Sitos Group | Treehouse California Almonds, LLC. ➡ Spiritus ➡ Aviva Investors ➡ RMI ➡ Grantham Research Institute on Climate Change & the Environment | AlliedOffsets ➡ Carbon to Sea Initiative ➡ Cascade Climate ➡ SimpliFlying ➡ Bipartisan Policy Center 🔎 Read on to learn more. 📊 ICYMI, earlier this week, we released the "CDR.fyi Durable CDR Pricing Survey" to help market participants understand pricing expectations for durable CDR credits. Purchasers and suppliers completing the survey will receive a full report with detailed findings, while summary results will be published on our website next month. Market intermediaries like Marketplaces, Brokers, and Resellers are encouraged to complete both surveys. 🔗 Learn more about the survey on our latest blog post (link in the comments below). ✅ Join over 500 companies and sign up for the Portal to gain durable CDR market insights, showcase your company’s profile and progress, and get on the CDR map: https://lnkd.in/gzWASYJ6
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🌍 Varaha at VERGE 24! 🌍 We’re thrilled to share that our Chief Commercial Officer, Ikarus Janzen, and Advisor, Kurt Tsuo, will be representing Varaha at VERGE 2024 hosted by Trellis Group, taking place from October 29-31 at the San Jose McEnery Convention Center in San Jose, CA! VERGE stands as a leading platform for climate-focused professionals committed to driving transformative and profitable decarbonization across industries. It’s the place where practitioners gather to share insights, successes, and solutions that pave the way for sustainable progress in operations and supply chains. As we continue our mission to empower smallholder farmers with regenerative agriculture practices and deliver high-integrity carbon credits, events like VERGE allow us to connect, learn, and collaborate with like-minded changemakers. Looking forward to impactful conversations on nature-based solutions, carbon markets, and actionable pathways toward a resilient, climate-positive future. If you’re attending, let’s connect! Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eAzyKVi9 #VERGE2024 #Decarbonization #CarbonMarkets #ClimateAction #Varaha
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🌱 Varaha at Carbon Unbound West Coast: Exploring Nature-Based Solutions in Agriculture🌱 We were thrilled to participate in an insightful panel discussion, The Golden State’s Bread and Butter: Agriculture, at Carbon Unbound West Coast on October 25, 2024. Our CCO, Ikarus Janzen, joined fellow leaders to dive deep into nature-based solutions (#NBS) that are shaping the future of agriculture in California and beyond. The conversation tackled pressing questions, such as: - Which NBS solutions are gaining traction, and how do they vary across agricultural regions? - How can project developers effectively motivate farmers to adopt regenerative practices despite inherent risks and costs? - The role of carbon credits and subsidies in supporting farmers and decarbonizing the food sector. - The transformative potential of biochar, enhanced rock weathering (#ERW), and soil carbon storage. Thank you to the session chair, Matthew Potts (Carbon Direct), and our co-panelists Maddie Hall (Living Carbon), Michael Sesko (Eion), and Tripp W. (Pantheon Regeneration), for the dynamic exchange of ideas and strategies. Together, we are paving the way for a more sustainable, regenerative future in agriculture! #Varaha #CarbonUnbound #NatureBasedSolutions #RegenerativeAgriculture #CarbonCredits #SustainableAgriculture #Biochar #SoilCarbon #ClimateAction
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We’re honored to receive this recognition from Alvin Lee and the team at Puro.earth as we celebrate India’s "first-ever issuance of industrial biochar CDR credits!" This milestone marks a significant step forward in scaling high-integrity carbon removal solutions that benefit both the planet and smallholder farmers. Our heartfelt thanks to Alvin Lee and Puro.Earth for their continued collaboration and support on this journey. Together, we’re unlocking new possibilities for impactful climate action across Asia. A special thank you to Madhur Jain, Ankita Garg, Kaushal Bisht, Abhishek Sharma, Ikarus Janzen, Vishal Kuchanur, and the entire team for their tireless work in making this vision a reality. Together, we're driving meaningful impact for the planet and our communities. Read more at https://lnkd.in/gw4A_zSk #CarbonRemoval #Biochar #ClimateAction #Sustainability #SmallholderFarmers #ACS2024 #Varaha
Hearty congratulations to team Varaha for having successfully issued your first tranche of India industrial biochar carbon removal CORC’s this week! The team at Puro.earth looks forward to continued collaboration in your important efforts for climate action and small holder farmer livelihoods. Madhur Jain Ankita Garg Gauraang Biyani Kaushal Bisht Abhishek Sharma Ikarus Janzen Michelle Nazareth IETA #ACS2024