Author: Rainmatter

When we as a fund look at climate tech investments, we’ve primarily invested in solutions around water, integrated farming, alternative green energy solutions like hydrogen and solar etc. For various reasons, we have broadly stayed away from the EV and ancillary space. When we met Naxatra Labs, and learned more about what they were building […]

Indian mutual fund industry has grown in terms of AUM to 65lk cr from 25lk cr in 2019. We have just over 5.5 crore unique mutual fund investors, which was 2 crore in 2019. If the investor base has to grow, along with educational efforts, we also need mutual fund distributors. But today, distributors need […]

Since last year, for every investment we have made, we put up a note explaining why we invested, and what the startup does. We have often added context to the investment we made since we feel it is important not only to be investors but also to understand the larger picture of what the startup […]

In all of our discussions about professional upskilling the one thing that stood out was the importance of peer support and a sense of community. These two simple things go a long way in ensuring a group of people help each other succeed professionally. But in India, the availability of relevant networking opportunities, access to […]

Food waste is a huge problem. The methane released from rotting food is one of the major contributors to the carbon footprint of agriculture. Then there is the carbon footprint from the resources used to grow the food. If you think this is a developed market problem, it’s not – India also loses one-third of […]

We’re excited to announce our investment in Order for Health (O4H), a company dedicated to making healthy eating accessible and fuss-free for everyone. O4H offers a varied menu of healthy & balanced meals, which are particularly high in protein and fibre. They are currently available for delivery across Bangalore. O4H’s focus is on using nutrition-rich […]

We’re pleased to announce our investment in StepOut, a football analytics company from Kolkata offering practical tools to help teams, coaches, and players enhance their performance. We believe that StepOut’s platform can truly be revolutionary in transforming the Football ecosystem in India- not just at professional levels, but also by facilitating ecosystem-building through enabling coaching […]

Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are the world’s no 1 killer—over 41 million patients are lost every year, with 2/3rd of these deaths occurring in low and middle-income countries like India. Cardiovascular & Respiratory Disorders (CVDs) are the largest chunk of NCDs. Most of the deaths from CVDs are preventable, if these diseases are diagnosed in time. […]

We’re excited to announce our follow-on investment in LISSUN, a company dedicated to solving mental health prevention and treatment at scale. Mental health is a critical pillar of health and well-being, and yet, is an under-served aspect. Nearly 11% of Indians face or have faced mental health issues (as per the National Mental Health Survey […]

We’re pleased to announce our investment in Health on Plants, a company dedicated to producing high-quality plant-based foods. Founded in 2020 by Sweta Khandelwal and Vijay Pandey, Health on Plants began as a solution to the founders’ own dietary needs as vegan endurance athletes. While competing in ultrarunning events across the world, Sweta and Vijay […]

Running today is one of the most accessible forms of exercise to stay fit. All you need is a pair of shoes and some determination to get out :). It’s considered good for cardiovascular health and relieves stress for some. There are more than 3 million active runners in India and everyone has their unique […]

We’re excited to announce our follow-on investment in TruNativ, a company dedicated to simplifying nutrition for Indian households. We first met Pranav, TruNativ’s founder, in 2021. Coming from a strong background in the B2B protein industry, Pranav had developed an innovative whey protein formulation that is heat-resistant and flavourless, thus allowing it to be seamlessly […]

Introducing GalaxEye, a team working on a kind of geospatial data that combines radar capability with imaging to go beyond just pure play imaging. Solving for not just accurate spatial data, but also better quality in terms of ability to peek through clouds and other hindrances.

Less than 1% of homes in India have adopted rooftop solar, compared to 7% in Brazil, 10% in Germany, and 30%+ in Australia. India’s current power/energy generation capacity is around 450 Gigawatt (GW). With an ambition to add 500 GW more by 2030 as our energy requirements scale. With renewables taking precedence. This is why […]

Reality hit home this summer when we faced a water shortage in Bangalore, a city many of us Bangaloreans remember fondly from our childhood as the city of lakes. At present, Bangalore needs about 2,632 (Million Litres per Day) MLD of fresh water. The Cauvery caters to about half of the city’s fresh water demand, […]

With all that we do through Rainmatter Health, one of our goals has been to help Indians eat better and live healthier lives. A key component of healthier eating is getting enough protein since it helps fuel your body, repair cells and add muscle mass. Despite the attention protein has been getting over the past […]

The past few years of climate startup funding in India have been dominated by electric mobility and infrastructure enabling electric mobility. This is why we made a conscious decision early last year to also enable as much support as possible for teams working on solutions in sectors like waste management which might not attract as […]

While Rainmatter started as a fintech incubator in 2016, we have evolved to also focus on Climate and Health. The question we kept asking ourselves was—what is the point of saving & investing without having a sound mind and body and a healthy planet? These questions led us to meet several teams solving climate challenges […]

India’s water supply and sewage systems are crucial for both development and public health. While we often talk about diet and exercise when discussing health, access to clean water is just as important. Unfortunately, our water and sanitation systems have not changed much in decades. Even though some technology is used to monitor these systems, […]

A large proportion of India’s agricultural produce goes waste for purely how the produce looks (shape, size etc), despite no loss of nutrition. Adding to farmers’ woes is constant uncertainty in the pricing that their produce can fetch in the markets. Raheja Solar Food Processing helps solve both problems, with their farmer-first model. Raheja Solar […]

One of the key challenges in the nutrition space is the production and availability of adequate protein in an environmentally sustainable and affordable way. Plant-based proteins present a promising solution to our nutritional needs due to their long history of crop use and cultivation, lower cost of production, and easy access in many parts of […]

Hasiru Dala offers waste management solutions to commercial establishments, apartments & residential townships, and events. They collect, segregate, and transport waste to processing facilities.

Climate change is no longer a future event — water scarcity, erratic weather patterns, diminishing wildlife — we are already experiencing the consequences of climate change. Solving any problem starts by acknowledging there is one and finding ways to quantify it. Although the effects of climate change are obvious, it is crucial to measure the […]

We started investing in climate action and health a couple of years ago. At the intersection of the two, there is a large plastic waste problem we want to help solve. The ramifications of plastic waste do not end with the pollution of soil and water bodies; microplastics have even found their way into our […]

Our focus on health at Rainmatter started because of the core team’s focus on living a healthy life. The result of this passion was endless questions about the quality of common food items we eat every day, like vegetables, fruits, dairy, grains, etc. So we started interacting with experts in the domain, such as doctors, […]