Rainmatter by Zerodha – Indian fintech and health fund

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible to apply?

If you are a startup building in Fintech, Climate, Health/Wellness, or Storytelling, we would love to hear from you regardless of your company’s stage. We are also highly flexible with our investment amounts. Our team is inherently curious, so even if your work falls outside these sectors, but you believe we can help, please feel free to apply.

What details help Rainmatter expedite the evaluation process?

When applying through our form, the information requested is generally sufficient for our initial review. However, sharing a simple, easy-to-understand pitch deck is always helpful. Please try to cover:

The problem you are solving
Your solution
Progress so far
Monetization model
Key challenges and risks
Team details

You can include any additional information in an appendix if you feel it will help supplement your application.

How long does Rainmatter take to evaluate applications?

We typically take 2–3 days to review initial applications. If your startup seems like a good fit, we’ll contact you to schedule a conversation. If you do not hear back from us, it means we have reviewed your application as a team and decided not to move forward. We try to share feedback wherever possible, but due to the volume of applications, we may not be able to provide feedback to everyone. But rest assured, we discuss within the team and get a diverse set of opinions before we decide to excuse on opportunities.

How will I know if my application has been accepted for further review?

If your application is a good fit, we will contact you within 2–3 days to discuss next steps. If you do not receive a response, it means we have reviewed your application and have chosen not to proceed. But we will still keep you in mind in case we can help/collaborate in the future.

What is the typical cheque size and stage at which Rainmatter invests?

We are flexible on cheque size and stage. Our focus is on supporting as many startups as possible, so we invest across stages from early to late and with varying cheque sizes.

Does Rainmatter invest in competing or overlapping startups?

Yes, we do. This is a core part of our philosophy. We aim to support as many startups as we can, even if there are overlaps. We value this flexibility. Rest assured, we always maintain strict discretion with all data, information, and updates between businesses that may have overlaps. But from day 1 the idea and chase has been to try and support founders in India with domestic, patient capital.

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