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Jackson HeddyunlockedSumanta: together at University of Sussex (2003–2004)
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About
Sumanta Talukdar is the Founder and CEO of Gardin, a company developing a closed-loop physical AI platform for crop production. The platform is designed to support food producers in improving yields, nutrition, and quality.
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Gardin's investors · 6
LDV CapitalNew York · $500K – $1.5M checks · since 2021MMC VenturesLondon · $635K – $13M checks · since 2021Molten VenturesLondon · $2.5M – $63M checks · since 2021Navus VenturesMaassluis · since 2025Oxford Investment Opportunity Network (OION)Oxford · $190K – $2.5M checksSeedcampLondon · $378K – $1.1M checks · since 2021
Experience
- GardinFounder & CEOcurrent2019 — presentOxfordshire, England, United Kingdom
- WaveOptics LtdCoFoundercurrent2017 — presentOxford, United Kingdom
- WaveOptics LtdCEO & Cofounder2014 — 2017Greater Oxford Area
- Something newWorking on something new2019
- Oxsensis LtdTechnical Manager2010 — 2014
- BAE SystemsGroup Leader - Optics2007 — 2010
- SHARP Laboratories of EuropeConsultant - Optics Imaging and Display Systems2006 — 2007
- HoneywellConsultant - Optics2006
- FUJIFILM Electronic ImagingOptics Engineer2004 — 2006
Skills & more
Optics12Patents1Digital Imaging1Technology TransferProject Management1Business Development9Systems EngineeringEngineering ManagementMedical ImagingR&D6System DesignElectronics1
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Sumanta Talukdar?
- Sumanta Talukdar is the Founder and CEO of Gardin, a company developing a closed-loop physical AI platform for crop production. The platform is designed to support food producers in improving yields, nutrition, and quality.
- Where does Sumanta Talukdar work?
- Sumanta Talukdar is Founder of Gardin.
- What companies did Sumanta Talukdar found?
- Sumanta Talukdar founded Gardin.
- Where did Sumanta Talukdar go to school?
- Sumanta Talukdar studied at University of Sussex (PhD, Physics).
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Same school
Also attended University of Sussex99
Hamish GarnettAssociate at Manta Ray VenturesMolly CookeTeam Assistant at NorthzoneJackson HeddyCFO at NorthzoneGeorgia AbbottAssociate Director at Marlin Equity PartnersSimon SegarsExecutive Advisor at Black Opal VenturesYuki KanematsuOperations Manager at Sozo Ventures
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Shared employers
Also worked at Gardin1
Also worked at WaveOptics Ltd3
Also worked at BAE Systems51
Abe MurrayGeneral Partner at AlleyCorpAndreas IoannouSenior Associate at FinTech CollectiveTimothy YoungCo-Founder and General Partner at Eniac VenturesAndrew PearsonsPrincipal at M33 GrowthPreetish RamasawmyJunior Partner at AiiM PartnersDemetrius PalmerInvestor at Impact Engine at 2Flo Ventures
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Also worked at Honeywell120
John CarpenterInformation Technology Director at Madrona Venture GroupSriram KrishnanStartup builder and investorGretchen McClainInvestor at EPIC VENTURESSiddhi GuptaIndia Investment Analyst at Beyond Capital VenturesBrett McMickellAdvisor at Tall Grass VenturesMayur MaheshwariHead - Finance & Operations at Sauce.vc
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