Menterra

About The Fund

Menterra is an impact investment fund based in Bangalore, India, with a focus on creating social impact through strategic investments in early-stage enterprises. They specialize in various sectors including education, healthcare, agriculture, and energy, aiming to support social entrepreneurs who demonstrate potential for significant societal benefits. Menterra's investment thesis centers around identifying and nurturing bold entrepreneurs in India, especially those who have breakthrough ideas capable of addressing unmet needs in key focus sectors. They offer more than just financial support; they partner with companies to ensure discipline in execution and help startups scale sustainably. The fund takes pride in having increased farm incomes by 50%, conducting 22 million diagnostic tests among underserved patients, serving 310,000 students, and covering 127 districts across India. Furthermore, Menterra has shown a deep commitment to early-stage social enterprises by providing sector-specific advice, assisting in team transitions, unlocking catalytic later-stage financing, and supporting companies through acquisition processes. Their portfolio encompasses startups that not only aim for commercial success but also strive to create large-scale impacts, including improving the health and education sectors. They've supported innovative hardtech and deeptech startups that seek to disrupt traditional models and provide solutions to critical challenges. Menterra is also active in thought leadership through their blog where they discuss various aspects of social impact, rural development, energy access, incubation, and hardware innovation. They encourage entrepreneurs looking to make a significant social impact to pitch to them, reinforcing their openness to exploring new ideas and ventures that align with their mission of transforming lives and contributing to the development of a new India.