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
Founder and CEO, Zerodha
CEO, Rainmatter
Member, SEBI Secondary Market Advisory Committee
Member, Market Data Advisory Committee
ZERODHA
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
2016 Forbes India 30 Under 30 - Finance
2015 BSE and Dun & Bradstreet's Emerging Brokerage Firm of the Year
2014 CII's Emerging Entrepreneur of the Year