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Lalit Gautam

VENTURES

From soil to marketplaces to AI

One exit and $5.5M+ raised — building where technology meets real-world impact.

Since 2021 · Founder & CEO

SenseGrass

An artificial intelligence platform for a sustainable planet.

  • Combines sensors, drones, AI and IoT to raise agricultural productivity
  • Built around a patented NPK soil sensor
  • Helps farmers cut excess fertilizer in the soil
  • By 2030: $3.7M+ raised and in use across 8 countries
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2015 – 2019 · Founder & CEO

Acquired · First exit

HandsCart

A blockchain-based social startup for e-commerce of sustainable designer products.

  • Connected makers of handmade designer goods with buyers
  • Social commerce built on blockchain
  • Acquired in 2020 — my first exit
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Since 2019 · Founding Member

ConnectBorder

A platform to connect global entrepreneurs and support their international expansion.

  • Links founders across borders
  • Supports startups expanding into new countries
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Advocating

Speaking up for what matters

Promoting social impact, environmental sustainability, individual rights and AI — on stage and off it.

Supporting

Mentoring founders to go global

With a focus on the SDGs and SaaS, alongside:

  • Startup India
  • Santa Clara University
  • Singularity University
  • Solar Impulse Foundation
  • Bridge to Billions
  • Start-Up Chile
  • Global Enterprise Network

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I mentor founders on fundraising, scaling and going international.

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