Eratani secures US$6.2 M to boost sustainable farming, empower 34,000 farmers

Eratani - image source: Eratani
Indonesian agricultural startup, Eratani, has secured US$6.2 million (Rp105 billion) in Series A funding led by Singapore-based investor Clay Capital.
Other investors participating in the funding for the Eratani startup include TNB Aura, SEI Ven Capital, AgFunder, Genting Ventures and IIX.
Through this new funding, Eratani aims to accelerate the implementation of modern technology, including precision farming tools, land mechanization and sustainable cultivation practices.
Eratani was founded in 2021 and has attracted more than 34 thousand farmers in Java and Sulawesi. Eratani Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Andrew Soeherman said that the farmers who were recruited produced more than 112,000 tons of rice and unhusked rice.
He cited that Eratani's services improved the cultivation process on more than 13 thousand hectares of rice fields. In addition, it boosts the average harvest yield by 29 percent and farmer income by 25 percent in 2024.
"We prove that economic and social impacts can go hand in hand with environmental sustainability," Andrew said on Thursday, April 17, 2025.
Eratani does not focus on rapid expansion, but on building a solid foundation so that it can grow strategically, create long-term value for farmers and the agricultural ecosystem, and support Indonesia's food security efforts.
Eratani Co-founder and Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Bambang Cahyo Susilo, added that the company utilizes data-based insights to manage risk more effectively and support smarter decision-making in the field.
"This method not only increases operational efficiency, but also strengthens a more resilient agricultural ecosystem as we expand our reach to strategic areas throughout Indonesia," Bambang said.
Clay Capital assesses that Eratani is redefining what small farmers in Indonesia can achieve.
“As a hub in the highly fragmented rice farming ecosystem, Eratani’s integrated and farmer-centric model sets it apart from typical agritech platforms. In addition to improving farmers’ welfare and productivity, Eratani has the potential to drive systemic change through sustainable farming practices and open up new opportunities for farmers as carbon markets evolve,” Gerard Chia, Partner at Clay Capital, said.
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