Archive · 21 Aug 2025
Marwari Catalysts to Launch Rs 4,000 Crore Impact Fund
Imagine a company called Marwari Catalysts (MCats) that helps new businesses get started.
They're planning to invest a lot of money, about $500 million, to help startups that want to make a positive impact on the world.
They have a lot of supporters and mentors.
MCats has already helped over 100 startups by giving them money and advice.
These startups have created many jobs.
They also focus on helping women entrepreneurs.
MCats cares about important goals like health, education, and equality, and they are trying to help improve these things through their investments.
Marwari Catalysts (MCats) plans to build a Rs. 4,000 crore (US$500 million) impact-focused portfolio by 2027.
The initiative is backed by over 150 co-investors, family offices and 200 global mentors.
MCats has invested in and accelerated over 100 early-stage ventures since its founding.
The accelerator has generated more than 5,000 jobs, with 35% of portfolio companies led by women.
MCats supports the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through its investments.
- Who
- Marwari Catalysts (MCats).
- What
- Marwari Catalysts plans to build a Rs. 4,000 crore impact-focused portfolio by 2027.
- When
- Announced August 21.
- Where
- Jodhpur, India.
- Why
- To develop a startup ecosystem where innovation translates into social inclusion and last-mile impact.
- Fund Size
- Rs. 4,000 crore (US$500 million)
- Portfolio Goal
- Impact-focused
- Backers
- 150+ co-investors, family offices, 200+ global mentors
- Jobs Created
- 5,000+
- Women-led Companies
- 35% of portfolio
- Focus
- UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)