Climate is where technology was a decade ago. There are no longer tech companies; every company uses tech in their domain. Similarly, we don’t need climate companies; we need to apply a climate lens to everything we do. This means we have to learn about climate science and action. That’s exactly what Terra.do sets out […]
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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 […]
It’s hard to do the math on one’s investment returns in one’s head. There are just too many variables. MProfit aims to solve this problem.
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 […]
SolarGrids is building solar energy in the cloud. It lets residential electricity users invest in solar installations on commercial property.
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 […]
More Indians than ever have health issues. More Indians than ever are giving up farming. Madhu Chandan is trying to solve both problems.
Regulatory constraints have led to under-investment in wealth businesses. Now, BeyondIRR is trying to harness technology in the industry.
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, […]
You need solar to power a sunny country like India. That’s what SolarSquare, the leader in residential solar rooftop, is doing.
When a policy is discontinued, both policyholders and insurance companies lose. ValuEnable believes that it can do a better job of retention.
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 […]
Update 28th Oct 2022: This Yourstory article claims that NSE has issued cease and desist notices to stock gaming apps. As we mentioned in this post below, regulations don’t allow the exchange market data feed to be used for any fantasy or gaming app. Update 21st Apr 2023: NSE published a circular prohibiting the use […]
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 […]
The more capital one can invest, the more investment opportunities become available. This means institutional and sophisticated investors can diversify their portfolios better. On the other hand, retail investors need more diversification. Especially in India. My theory is that Indians invest in what they believe are safe investments – fixed deposits (FD), gold and real […]