UrbanKisaan

UrbanKisaan, based in Hyderabad, Telangana, India, operates within the industrials sector, specifically in agriculture, with a focus on hydroponics and vertical farming. The company, which participated in the Y-Combinator W20 batch, employs a team of 53 individuals and serves regions including India and South Asia. UrbanKisaan is dedicated to reimagining food production by utilizing advanced techniques such as precision farming, hydroponics, and core agronomy to build local farms that use significantly less water and land than traditional farming methods. They aim to grow highly nutritious plants and are at the forefront of the next revolution in farming, incorporating proprietary seeds, formulations, and advanced plant science. The company has also pioneered the Speed Breeding Program to optimize plant growth cycles and improve crop quality. Committed to merging innovation with sustainability, UrbanKisaan addresses global food challenges and ensures food security. Recently, they have entered into a strategic partnership with Nailesh Kanaksi Khimji (NKK) Investments to expand their sustainable hydroponic farming practices into Oman, UAE, and Saudi Arabia.