Archive · 25 Sep 2025
Freshworks Founder Invests in Startup Reality Show, AI App
Girish Mathrubootham, the founder of Freshworks, is now investing in startups.
He put money into the show 'Startup Singam,' which helps new businesses in Tamil Nadu.
This is part of a second funding round for the show.
He also invested in an AI app-building platform called Rocket.
This platform helps people create apps quickly.
Mathrubootham aims to help the next generation of startups.
He wants to support innovation in India through mentorship and resources.
Girish Mathrubootham invested in Baanhem Ventures, creators of 'Startup Singam.'
This is Mathrubootham's second investment since leaving Freshworks.
Startup Singam offers funding and mentorship to early-stage companies.
The show aims to invest ₹100 crore in 75 startups in Season 2.
Mathrubootham's Together Fund invested in Rocket, an AI app platform.
- Who
- Girish Mathrubootham
- What
- Invested in Baanhem Ventures and Rocket
- When
- Within weeks of leaving Freshworks
- Where
- Tamil Nadu
- Why
- To support startups and AI innovation
- Investor
- Girish Mathrubootham
- Investment Vehicle
- Together Fund
- Reality Show
- Startup Singam
- Startup Singam Funding Commitment
- Over ₹140 crore across two seasons
- Startup Singam Season 2 Goal
- ₹100 crore for 75 startups
- AI App Funding
- $15 million seed funding
- AI App Platform
- Rocket
