Co-Founder Story

Varun Khaitan and his role at Urban Company

An IIT Kanpur engineer who left a consulting career to run operations at Urban Company.

Varun Khaitan is a co-founder of Urban Company, with Abhiraj Singh Bhal and Raghav Chandra. He is the Executive Director and Chief Operating Officer.

Khaitan graduated in electrical engineering from IIT Kanpur in 2009. He then worked at Qualcomm in California and later at Boston Consulting Group.

The three founders started the company in 2014 as UrbanClap, a home services marketplace in Delhi NCR. It was renamed Urban Company in January 2020.

Urban Company listed on the NSE and BSE on 17 September 2025. After the IPO the founders held about 20 percent as the promoter group. IIT Kanpur gave Khaitan its Young Alumnus Award in 2021.

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What is Varun Khaitan's education?

Varun Khaitan completed a degree in electrical engineering at IIT Kanpur in 2009. IIT Kanpur gave him its Young Alumnus Award in 2021.

Where did Varun Khaitan work before Urban Company?

He worked at Qualcomm in California and then as a consultant at Boston Consulting Group.

What does Varun Khaitan do at Urban Company?

He is Executive Director and Chief Operating Officer. He leads the supply side, meaning the service professionals on the platform.