Shubhang Shankar

Managing Director, Syngenta Group Ventures II Kauffman Fellow

📍 Basel, Basel-Town, Switzerland🔄 Updated September 2026💼 8 investments📅 9 years investing🗓 Last invested Jun 2021
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Jun 2021
Jai Kisans platform is built to empower the growth of Rural Indians, especially farmers. We provide low cost and timely financing for agricultural equipment, dairy equipment and other rural yield generational assets that is more flexible and transparent than any other credit option available today.
Board Observer
Sep 2020
Tarfin is a leading fintech company that provides farmers with access to high-quality farm inputs with competitive credit terms. Our mission is to use cutting-edge technology and big data analytics to reduce the costs of fertilizers, feed and other farm inputs. Our mission is to make agriculture profitable even for the countrys smaller, underserved farmers.
Investor
Jan 2020
EAVision’s mission is to accelerate the industrial robotic vehicles revolution in outdoor applications first through the use of autonomous agricultural drones. California-based EAVision is developing and deploying fully autonomous industrial drones and machines that perform tasks so as to release human from close exposure to harmful materials and reduce damage to the environment, and is committed to be one of the best companies in safety and performance of such systems. EAVision is currently working with Chinese partners to combine agricultural knowledge, autonomous operations, and data management to propel intelligent agricultural revolution. To achieve these goals, EAVision is building a world-class robotic team in the US with expertise in data fusion, control, planning, computer vision, artificial intelligence, learning, and UX so that it can take on any challenges in innovation, development and production of such systems. EAVision has been mass deploying autonomous agricultural drones and vehicles since 2019.
Board Observer
Nov 2019
Greeneye provides an alternative and sustainable solution for the current crop protection practice in order to meet the globally growing demand for food while increasing the profitability and productivity for farmers. Greeneye utilizes artificial intelligence and deep learning technology to revolutionize the pest control process in agriculture, transitioning from the current practice of broadcast and wasteful spraying of pesticides to precise spraying in real-time. Greeneye’s proprietary selective spraying (SPP) system turns every sprayer into a smart machine with seamless integration, our solution enables farmers to save up to 90% of their chemical cost. In addition to the substantial savings, we also capture and analyze sub-mm images from the field, providing farmers with the deepest insight in their field. The next revolution in agriculture will be based on technology and precision agriculture. Today, farmers around the world are exposed to countless solutions and technologies that aim to recommend how to increase their productivity. We think that the next step is to transition from a recommendation to a decision-based solution. Greeneye is a leading technology company with a focus on precision agriculture, established in 2017 and based in Tel-Aviv, Israel. Greeneye has a multidisciplinary team with expertise in computer vision, artificial intelligence, agronomy, mechanical engineering, spraying applications, etc. We work with an extraordinary group of talented and visionary people who are committed to providing sustainable solutions for farmers around the world. Greeneye is backed by world-renowned investors, the last round of financing was led by JVP and Syngenta venture.
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Aug 2019
Planet is the leading provider of global, daily satellite imagery and insights. Planet is driven by a mission to image all of Earth’s landmass every day, and make global change visible, accessible, and actionable. Founded in 2010 by three NASA scientists, Planet designs, builds, and operates the largest fleet of imaging satellites, as well as online software, tools and analytics needed to deliver data to users. Decision makers in business, government, and within organizations use Planets data and machine learning-powered analytics to develop new technologies, drive revenue, power research, and make informed, timely decisions to solve our worlds toughest challenges. Visit us at https://www.planet.com/
Board Observer
Nov 2018
Ninjacart is India’s largest agri tech company thats revolutionising the agri ecosystem. By harnessing technology, innovation, and ideas, we are building commerce, finance, and fulfilment solutions that help build better lives for agri citizens. Our role in the agri ecosystem is not to replace, but to uplift its farmers, traders, and retailers, and ultimately, the end consumer. By leveraging our strengths and resources, we innovate for new product categories and customer segments and also solve complex supply chain problems in the soil to sales journey. So far, we have built products that cater to each segment and their unique needs — Ninjacart for retailers, Ninja Mandi for traders, Ninja Global for importers and exporters, Ninja Kirana for retailers, and Ninja Kisaan for farmers. We are committed to our ultimate mission to build the most trusted, efficient and inclusive AgriTrade Network. Our Mission- Better Lives For Every Agri Citizen Our Vision- Build the most trusted, efficient, and inclusive agri-trade network Since Ninjacart’s inception in 2015, we have garnered support from visionaries and leaders across the globe who have put their faith in our vision. Our investors include Accel US, Syngenta Ventures, Neoplux, HR Capital, Trifecta Capital, Jo Hirao, Founder of ZIGExN, Accel India, Nandan Nilekani, Mistletoe, Qualcomm Ventures, Tiger Global, Flipkart, and Walmart.
Board Observer
Sep 2018
AFFORDABLE PHEROMONES FOR PEST MANAGEMENT BioPhero is a pioneer in providing low-cost bio-based pheromones for pest management. Together with partners, our mission is to lead the global transition towards sustainable agriculture, where safe pheromone-based products become the primary method for pest control.
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2021
Investor
Jun 2021
Jai Kisans platform is built to empower the growth of Rural Indians, especially farmers. We provide low cost and timely financing for agricultural equipment, dairy equipment and other rural yield generational assets that is more flexible and transparent than any other credit option available today.
2020
Board Observer
Sep 2020
Tarfin is a leading fintech company that provides farmers with access to high-quality farm inputs with competitive credit terms. Our mission is to use cutting-edge technology and big data analytics to reduce the costs of fertilizers, feed and other farm inputs. Our mission is to make agriculture profitable even for the countrys smaller, underserved farmers.
Investor
Jan 2020
EAVision’s mission is to accelerate the industrial robotic vehicles revolution in outdoor applications first through the use of autonomous agricultural drones. California-based EAVision is developing and deploying fully autonomous industrial drones and machines that perform tasks so as to release human from close exposure to harmful materials and reduce damage to the environment, and is committed to be one of the best companies in safety and performance of such systems. EAVision is currently working with Chinese partners to combine agricultural knowledge, autonomous operations, and data management to propel intelligent agricultural revolution. To achieve these goals, EAVision is building a world-class robotic team in the US with expertise in data fusion, control, planning, computer vision, artificial intelligence, learning, and UX so that it can take on any challenges in innovation, development and production of such systems. EAVision has been mass deploying autonomous agricultural drones and vehicles since 2019.
2019
Board Observer
Nov 2019
Greeneye provides an alternative and sustainable solution for the current crop protection practice in order to meet the globally growing demand for food while increasing the profitability and productivity for farmers. Greeneye utilizes artificial intelligence and deep learning technology to revolutionize the pest control process in agriculture, transitioning from the current practice of broadcast and wasteful spraying of pesticides to precise spraying in real-time. Greeneye’s proprietary selective spraying (SPP) system turns every sprayer into a smart machine with seamless integration, our solution enables farmers to save up to 90% of their chemical cost. In addition to the substantial savings, we also capture and analyze sub-mm images from the field, providing farmers with the deepest insight in their field. The next revolution in agriculture will be based on technology and precision agriculture. Today, farmers around the world are exposed to countless solutions and technologies that aim to recommend how to increase their productivity. We think that the next step is to transition from a recommendation to a decision-based solution. Greeneye is a leading technology company with a focus on precision agriculture, established in 2017 and based in Tel-Aviv, Israel. Greeneye has a multidisciplinary team with expertise in computer vision, artificial intelligence, agronomy, mechanical engineering, spraying applications, etc. We work with an extraordinary group of talented and visionary people who are committed to providing sustainable solutions for farmers around the world. Greeneye is backed by world-renowned investors, the last round of financing was led by JVP and Syngenta venture.
Managing Director, Syngenta Group Ventures
Sep 2019
To help feed 10 billion people while reducing emissions and improve biodiversity. This is our mission as the global agriculture technology leader. With 57,000 employees in more than 100 countries and hundreds of thousands of agricultural partners worldwide, we are committed to transforming agriculture into a more sustainable, productive system to benefit society and the planet. We invite you to join us in this collective mission to feed the world while respecting the earth.
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