Sistema.bio, a global leader in biogas technology and sustainable energy solutions for small and family farmers, has announced the inclusion of Next Bharat Ventures (NBV)—an impact investment fund created by Suzuki Motor Corporation—as a strategic investor and partner.
NBV Investment to Strengthen Sistema.bio’s Expansion in India
The partnership aims to accelerate Sistema.bio’s growth across India by expanding its manufacturing capacity, launching new agricultural and energy innovations, and advancing research and development. The funding will also help scale new product lines, including IoT-enabled systems, digital MRV technologies, and advanced biogas materials, reinforcing the company’s leadership in renewable energy solutions for rural communities.
Shared Vision for Rural Transformation and Sustainability
Founded in 2024, Next Bharat Ventures focuses exclusively on supporting high-impact enterprises in India that drive transformative change across “India 2” and “India 3” markets. Through this collaboration, NBV and Sistema.bio will work together to promote agritech innovation, financial inclusion, resilient rural supply chains, and decarbonization of agricultural value chains.
“Sistema.bio is a perfect match for Next Bharat Ventures’ mission to back entrepreneurs creating scalable, innovative businesses that serve the next billion Indians,” said Vipul Jindal, Managing Director, Founder & CEO of Next Bharat Ventures. “By joining forces, we strengthen the last mile—Sistema.bio not only brings pioneering biogas technology but also ensures strong customer engagement with millions of farmers in rural India.”
Merging Global Expertise with Local Impact
Sistema.bio’s CEO and Co-founder Alexander Eaton welcomed the partnership, highlighting the synergy between both organizations: “We are delighted to have Next Bharat join our network of strategic partners and investors. This collaboration merges Suzuki’s innovation legacy with our 15 years of experience supporting family farmers worldwide, creating new opportunities to expand clean energy access and agricultural resilience.”
Driving India’s Clean Energy and Agritech Ecosystem
With this new investment, Sistema.bio aims to further its mission of delivering sustainable, inclusive, and scalable biogas solutions that empower farmers, reduce carbon emissions, and strengthen India’s renewable energy ecosystem.
