Nithin Kamath
Nithin Kamath is an entrepreneur, investor, and stockbroker, best known as the Co-Founder and CEO of Zerodha, India’s largest stock brokerage firm. Since launching Zerodha in 2010 alongside his brother Nikhil Kamath, Nithin has transformed the way millennials and Gen Z engage with financial markets, making investing more accessible and technology-driven. Under his leadership, Zerodha now manages over ₹45,000 crore in equity investments and serves more than 1.5 crore customers, representing approximately 15% of daily retail exchange volumes in India. Nithin also founded Rainmatter, a fintech R&D incubator and fund that has partnered with some of the leading investment-tech startups in the country. His journey began at age 17, when he started trading penny stocks, sparking a lifelong passion for the markets.
Nithin Kamath Professional Experience / Academic History
Professional Experience
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Founder and CEO
Academic History
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B.S., Engineering
CURRENT AFFILIATIONS
CEO, Rainmatter
Under Nithin Kamath’s leadership, Zerodha has redefined how millennials and Gen Z engage with financial markets, making investing more accessible, affordable, and technology-driven.
By pioneering the discount brokerage model, Nithin democratized access to trading, allowing retail investors to participate in capital markets cost-effectively.
Zerodha achieved unicorn status in 2020 without external funding and operates a range of open online educational and community initiatives to empower traders and investors.
Today, the company manages over ₹45,000 crore in equity investments and serves more than 1.5 crore customers, representing roughly 15% of daily retail exchange volumes in India.
RAINMATTER
Nithin also leads Rainmatter, a fintech R&D incubator and seed fund, which supports startups and ventures that drive financial inclusion and innovation in India’s fintech ecosystem.
In addition, he oversees Varsity by Zerodha, a large-scale education initiative aimed at educating retail traders and investors.
Through Rainmatter, Nithin has partnered with some of the leading investment-tech startups in India, creating a thriving ecosystem for innovation in financial technology.
RECOGNITIONS
2024 Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year - India
2020 IIFL Wealth Huron India 40
2020 Self-Made Rich List
2019 Forbes India Leadership Award - Conscious Capitalist of the Year
2016 The Economic Times' Top 10 Businessmen to Watch Out for in India
2015 BSE and Dun & Bradstreet's Emerging Brokerage Firm of the Year
2014 CII's Emerging Entrepreneur of the Year