People often ask us why we cheer for the startups we haven’t funded. It’s because we’re not just investors, we’re ecosystem builders. Rainmatter isn’t playing the old VC game—we’re here to change how India thinks about health, finance, and climate. Most VCs only love to talk about their portfolio companies. Some hype and obsess about […]
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At Rainmatter, one of our focuses is to build an ecosystem of companies that are helping Indians stay healthy and fit. In this pursuit, we’ve invested in approx 35+ companies (only 27 announced) and continue to meet more startups and founders every week. A common question that is asked is our investment framework when evaluating […]
India can be the epicentre of organic & regenerative farming because it has the soil and climate and the skilled farming labour. India also has small land holdings; while this is a hindrance to industrial farming, it can be turned into an asset. Replacing industrial farming of wheat/rice/sugarcane with organic farming of a huge variety […]
We live in a world facing many challenges—economic, social, environmental, and more. It’s clear we can’t keep doing the same things and expect new results. There are plenty of great ideas out there, but they often don’t make it into our everyday conversations. That’s why storytelling is so important: it helps us see what’s possible […]
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 […]
One of our big concerns at Rainmatter is how we, as a species, have gone wrong with the simple essentials of life. Take water. Water is really cheap. And that’s a problem because we’re treating it that way. We casually misuse or overuse water, even though it’s steadily getting harder to find. For the last […]
As Rainmatter approaches its 10th anniversary in 2025, we look back at a journey that evolved far beyond our imagination. Our Fintech origins In 2015, when we launched Zerodha Kite, we also built Kite Connect – a set of APIs that allowed users and startups to build platforms on top of our infrastructure. The idea […]
Rivers drive civilisations. Rains feed the reservoirs and groundwater. Of course, there are many factors that affect rivers and rains, like climate, weather, forests, agriculture, urbanization, industrialization etc, which in turn affect how much water we have to live on. India is endowed with more than 400 rivers originating from four main watersheds – the […]
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 […]
While we celebrate Mahatma Gandhi this year, let’s see how his philosophy has inspired a venture that allows us to practice Gandhian philosophy in the modern world. Watch our episode on Akshayakalpa here. Food is one of the three basic human needs along with air and water. Less than a hundred years ago, we didn’t […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
