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UrbanKisaan

YC W20

Hyderabad, IN · Founded 2020 · 53 employees · 14 known investors

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UrbanKisaan develops machine learning models and hardware systems for accelerated plant breeding. The company creates foundation models that predict plant traits from genetic sequences and environmental data, paired with controlled-environment chambers that compress traditional multi-year breeding cycles into months by enabling rapid generations and continuous phenotype data collection.

Advanced ManufacturingAgTechAI & Machine LearningBiotechAgricultureAISustainable AgricultureBiotechnologyIndiaSouth Asia

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W20)

UrbanKisaan was founded in 2020 by Vihari Kanukollu, Srinivas Chaganti, and Dr. Sairam Reddy Palicherla.

VKVihari Kanukollu
Vihari KanukolluCEO & Co-FounderVihari Kanukollu is co-founder and CEO of UrbanKisaan, an urban farming company.
SCSrinivas Chaganti
Srinivas ChagantiCo-founder · CTO at UrbanKisaan.comHe has over two decades of experience developing software and enterprise technology solutions for clients including ASCI, UNICEF, and government agencies, and holds an MCSD certification in .Net.
DSDr. Sairam Reddy Palicherla
Dr. Sairam Reddy PalicherlaCo-Founder, Chief Scientific OfficerFounder of UrbanKisaan, which develops machine learning models and controlled-environment hardware for accelerated plant breeding. He has a background in agriculture and biotechnology with expertise in molecular biology, molecular breeding, and biotechnology research, and has worked on developing commercially viable vertical farms for urban residents.
SV
sampath VinayHead - Sales \u0026 Marketing

Investors · 14

Titan Capitallisted by Titan CapitalGurugram

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VentureSouqlisted by VentureSouqAbu Dhabi · $100K – $10M

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Y Combinatorlisted by Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K

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Agrolimen Venturesreported

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Asymmetry VenturesreportedRichmond · $125K – $500K

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BASF Venture Capital GmbHreportedMannheim · $1.1M – $5.4M

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BVCreported

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D Global VenturesreportedHillsborough

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Inventus Lawreported

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Pareto HoldingsreportedSan Francisco · $100K – $5M

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SN Alternative Investments LimitedreportedSingapore

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StartupNVreportedReno · $100K

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Venture Investment AssociatesreportedPeapack

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Frequently asked questions

What does UrbanKisaan do?
UrbanKisaan develops machine learning models and hardware systems for accelerated plant breeding. The company creates foundation models that predict plant traits from genetic sequences and environmental data, paired with controlled-environment chambers that compress traditional multi-year breeding cycles into months by enabling rapid generations and continuous phenotype data collection.
Who founded UrbanKisaan?
UrbanKisaan was founded by Vihari Kanukollu, Srinivas Chaganti, Dr. Sairam Reddy Palicherla in 2020.
Who are UrbanKisaan's investors?
UrbanKisaan's investors include Pioneer, Titan Capital, VentureSouq, Y Combinator, Agrolimen Ventures, Asymmetry Ventures, BASF Venture Capital GmbH, BVC and 6 more.
Where is UrbanKisaan headquartered?
UrbanKisaan is headquartered in Hyderabad, IN.