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Building resilient food and agriculture value chains through scalable sourcing, compliant operations, and execution-led growth

Execution-Led Food & Agriculture Advisory

Kepler Ventures works with agri-input companies, food processors, FPOs, cold-chain operators, ingredient suppliers, and FMCG brands to build strong sourcing ecosystems, optimize operations, and expand market access across India and global markets.

We support food and agriculture businesses with end-to-end value chain analysis, sourcing strategy, and operational improvement. Our team helps map crop clusters, assess supplier and farmer networks, benchmark processing capacity, and evaluate cold-chain and storage infrastructure. We also assist with plant setup, quality system implementation, productivity improvement, and regulatory compliance across food safety standards including FSSAI, HACCP, and ISO. 

How We Can Help You

Market Intelligence, Demand & Crop / Category Mapping

Market Intelligence, Demand & Crop / Category Mapping

Product, Processing & Value-Addition Strategy

Product, Processing & Value-Addition Strategy

Sourcing, Aggregation & Farm-to-Factory Enablement

Sourcing, Aggregation & Farm-to-Factory Enablement

Manufacturing, Cold Chain & Quality Excellence

Manufacturing, Cold Chain & Quality Excellence

Operational Performance, Compliance & Sustainability

Operational Performance, Compliance & Sustainability

Partnerships, Market Access & Scale-Up Execution

Partnerships, Market Access & Scale-Up Execution

Delivering Strategy with Execution Excellence

Helping global enterprises successfully enter, operate, and scale in India through disciplined strategy, operational rigor, and hands-on execution support.

18+ yrs
Industry Experience
95%
Client Retention
30+
Market Entries
5x
Operational Impact
$2B+
Deals Supported

Who We Work With

We work across the food and agriculture ecosystem, from farm-level sourcing to branded consumer and export markets.

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Suresh Kumar
Suresh Kumar is a Corporate Legal, regulatory, and Governance Advisor. He has been a leading legal counsellor in the manufacturing, automotive, software, and fintech sectors in India and the Middle East for more than 30 years.

He has been the Global General Counsel, Senior Vice President of Legal, and Company Secretary for prestigious business conglomerates, such as Hyundai Motor India, Ashok Leyland Group, Ramco Systems, Polaris, Financial Software & Systems, and Omzest Group. He has worked closely with Boards, promoters, and CXOs on issues related to corporate governance, compliance, mergers and acquisitions, contracts, and regulations.

At Kepler Ventures, he advises clients with governance frameworks, risk management, and complex legal and regulatory challenges.

S Sundara Moorthy
Strategy & Advisory Services
Sundara Moorthy is a leader in strategy and market intelligence with 18+ years of experience guiding businesses, investors, and organizations on growth strategies, market entry, and business transformation.

He has directed multi-sector engagements spanning manufacturing, consumer, retail, and supply chain industries, integrating comprehensive market analysis with results-oriented advisory services.
At Kepler Ventures, he oversees Strategy & Advisory Services, collaborating closely with leadership teams to define strategic priorities, inform decision-making, and facilitate scalable growth. Renowned for his methodical reasoning and practical methodology, Sundara assists organizations in converting intricate market dynamics into well-defined, actionable strategies.

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Khaja Hameed
Managing Partner

Khaja Hameed is the Managing Partner at Kepler Ventures, with over two decades of experience across technology leadership, digital transformation, and investment-led advisory.

He has worked with corporates, investors, and promoters on technology strategy, platform scaling, and value creation initiatives, including M&A, strategic investments, and i2i-led advisory engagements. Khaja brings strong expertise in IT governance, transformation programs, and transaction-driven decision support.

At Kepler Ventures, he drives firm strategy, client delivery, and investment advisory platforms, supporting organizations in evaluating, structuring, and executing growth through acquisitions, partnerships, and technology-enabled investments.

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Bernard Ouriou
Founding Partner
Bernard Ouriou is the Founding Partner of Kepler Ventures, offering nearly twenty years of international expertise in strategy, consulting, and industry leadership.

He is a graduate of École Centrale de Paris and ESCP-EAP Business School. Bernard’s career reflects a dual path across management consulting at Bossard and senior roles in industry, primarily within the automotive sector—enabling him to build wide, cross-sectoral expertise. He is a specialist in rail, aeronautics, chemicals, and capital goods industries.


At Kepler Ventures, Bernard shapes strategic direction, drives international partnerships, and advises clients on cross-border growth and market expansion.

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