STARTUP LEGAL16 Sept 2026
Indian startups need more patient capital beyond VC cycles. Rainmatter’s Dinesh Pai explains why | Company Business News
Dinesh Pai, who leads Zerodha-backed Rainmatter's venture investments, says Indian startups need more patient money, since wealth creation often runs past the usual seven-to-eight year venture capital cycle. He points to evergreen funds, which have no fixed end date. This matters most to early-stage founders still building their team. So look for backers who understand your sector and stay invested for the long run.
Key Statutory Highlights
- Rainmatter Capital, the venture arm of Zerodha, has put about ₹1,700 crore into 180 startups over the last decade.
- Its new ₹1,000 crore alternative investment fund has a 17-year life with a 2-year extension.
- Rainmatter invests about ₹400-500 crore a year, mainly in climate, fintech and health and fitness.
Actionable Advice for Taxpayers / Founders:If you run an early-stage startup, consider speaking with investors who understand your sector and can stay invested through the long term, and read a fund's life and exit terms carefully before signing anything.
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