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मिट्टी
Grounded in the Earth
Builders of a Cooler Future
मिट्टी - Mitti is the Hindi word for 'soil' or ‘ground’
Our name reflects a deep connection to the land and a commitment to partner with the people who care for it. ‘Mitti’ also speaks to our awe of nature and the infinite links it weaves between the very small and the very big. These links connect molecules, water, communities coming together for a bowl of rice and stretch all the way to our Planet’s climate. We added ‘Labs’ to our name to remind ourselves to explore, tinker and dare boldly every day.
Backed by world-class science & industry
Our vision is to partner with millions of smallholder farmers across Asia to turn rice farming into a powerful vehicle for climate action.
Founding team
Devdut comes from Mumbai and has a background in agriculture and sustainability. He studied Land Economy at Cambridge University and later earned an MBA from Harvard Business School. Xavi is from Barcelona and studied electrical engineering, before meeting Devdut at Harvard. Xavi has advised European governments and U.S. companies on Net Zero strategies and carbon finance. Nathan is from the United States North East. He holds a PhD in Geography from Michigan State University and brings over two decades of experience in remote sensing and AgTech. Nathan has authored more than 50 peer-reviewed papers on digital Measurement, Reporting, and Verification (dMRV) technologies.
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Beyond carbon. Methane reduction as the next frontier in climate action
May 29, 2025
Sylvera issues a 'Green' rating for Mitti Labs carbon credits based on rice methane.
‘’The potential for change in global rice farming is immense. Not only is it a leading contributor to methane emissions, it is an industry at risk due to climate change. We believe Mitti Labs' innovative, tech-driven approach is set to be a game-changer in the fight against methane emissions, and we are excited about the potential for scaling its model across India and beyond.’’
Hemant Mohapatra, Partner at Lightspeed Venture Partners
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