Shoption
Founders: Sharad R. Kale
ClimaFii Alliance: Cohort 2026
Sector: Agri-Input Retail
Shoption is a B2B agri-commerce platform transforming irrigation and farm machinery sourcing for retailers across India. As a pioneer in irrigation e-commerce, it connects over 500 agricultural and irrigation brands with retailers through a full-stack digital marketplace. By combining a wide product selection with AI-enabled inventory forecasting, digital credit support, and shop management tools, Shoption simplifies procurement and improves operational efficiency for agri businesses.
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About the Founders:
Sharad Kale, born in a remote farming village, rose from limited resources to become a Gold Medalist in software engineering. At 21, he co-founded ieyze, building IoT-based irrigation solutions that impacted over 1.5 million farmers. Following his exit in 2020, he founded Shoption, a B2B platform that uses AI to empower irrigation retailers and improve farmers’ access to essential resources.