YCX25· AIKirana AI
AI manager for physical stores
Founders
- Nicholas SleeperFounder/CEO
- Prateek PinisettiFounder/CTO
Same space
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Closest in what they build, same category.
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About Kirana AI
Kirana AI is building the first full-stack AI store manager. With 100 years of family experience owning and operating grocery stores, we are starting there to prove our impact. Our first product utilizes an on-premise GPU that monitors the store 24/7, scans for theft, looks for workplace health and safety issues, and optimizes customer service. With future POS/ordering data integrations, our manager will automate many of the day-to-day tasks of running a store, such as ordering, pricing, assortment, and delegating.
New York City, NY, USA
Kirana AI: questions
Which YC batch was Kirana AI in?
Kirana AI was in Y Combinator's Spring 2025 batch (X25).
Is Kirana AI still active?
Y Combinator lists Kirana AI as acquired.
Who founded Kirana AI?
Kirana AI's founders, as listed on its YC page: Nicholas Sleeper (Founder/CEO), Prateek Pinisetti (Founder/CTO).
Where is Kirana AI based?
Kirana AI lists New York City, NY, USA as its location on YC's directory.
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