Houston and Bhubaneswar-based startup Kutlerri.ai has raised $4 million in funding from Houston-based Narahari Investments as it looks to expand its artificial intelligence solutions for restaurant businesses.
The fresh capital will support the expansion of its AI Catering Sales Agent, the launch of three additional AI agents currently in beta testing, and the development of a mobile-first self-service application for restaurant operators, the startup said in a press release.
Founded in December 2025 by Kiran Rana and Payal Tripathy, Kutlerri.ai is developing AI-powered tools to help restaurants generate more sales, control operating expenses and improve profitability. Ankit Narain and Rishabh Srivastav are also part of the founding team.
Unlike conventional software providers that charge fixed subscription fees, Kutlerri.ai follows a performance-linked pricing model. Restaurants are charged based on the additional revenue generated or costs saved through its products.
AI Agent Helps Restaurants Find Catering Customers
Kutlerri.ai’s first commercially available product, the AI Catering Sales Agent, focuses on helping restaurants grow their catering businesses.
The agent identifies potential catering customers within a 30-mile radius of a restaurant and reaches out to them through emails, text messages and phone calls. It also helps restaurants convert incoming enquiries into catering orders.
The product was developed in collaboration with RASA, a five-location fast-casual restaurant group operating in the Washington DC region.
According to Kutlerri.ai, its AI agent helped RASA generate $450,000 in additional catering revenue over a 10-month period. The startup said the revenue was more than 10 times the amount RASA paid for the service, without requiring the restaurant group to hire additional sales personnel.
Plans to Expand Product Portfolio and Team
Kutlerri.ai currently has one commercially available product, three AI agents undergoing beta testing and two more in development.
The latest funding will help the company accelerate product development, expand its teams and bring additional AI-powered solutions to restaurant operators.
The startup has more than 10 signed customers in the US, which remains its primary market. Its product development and engineering operations are based in Bhubaneswar, while it also maintains an office in Houston.
Alongside its US expansion, Kutlerri.ai is exploring business opportunities in India and other markets.
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