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Verdant

YC S26

San Francisco, US · Founded 2026 · 2 employees · 8 known investors

Verdant is a software platform that manages the full planning and permitting workflow for local government agencies, from resident inquiries through final commission votes. It provides configurable modules for intake, plan review, and code research tailored to individual municipal ordinances and workflows.

GovTechUnited States of AmericaAmerica / Canada

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S26)

Verdant was founded in 2026 by Aidan Ng and Jason Yi.

ANAidan Ng
Aidan NginCo-FounderPreviously, he developed commercial real estate underwriting models as a business analyst at Capital One, and held positions in government agencies including the Department of Justice and Department of Agriculture, as well as on Capitol Hill and at Deloitte's government consulting practice. He studied international politics at Georgetown University.
JYJason Yi
Jason YiinCo-FounderJason Yi co-founded Verdant after developing AI HR software at Holly and building legislative tracking tools at Aidy, a Y Combinator W24 company. He studied computer science at Georgetown University, where he researched automation for public benefits delivery and AI safety.

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What does Verdant do?
Verdant is a software platform that manages the full planning and permitting workflow for local government agencies, from resident inquiries through final commission votes. It provides configurable modules for intake, plan review, and code research tailored to individual municipal ordinances and workflows.
Who founded Verdant?
Verdant was founded by Aidan Ng, Jason Yi in 2026.
Who are Verdant's investors?
Verdant's investors include Y Combinator, AgFunder, Autotech Ventures, Cavallo Ventures, Cleveland Avenue, DCVC Bio, Future Ventures, SeaX Ventures.
Where is Verdant headquartered?
Verdant is headquartered in San Francisco, US.