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<caption>Nithin Kamath, Founder & CEO of Zerodha</caption>
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<header>Overview</header>
<data source="field_track"><label>Track</label><default>Enterprise & Innovation</default></data>
<data source="current_title"><label>Role</label><default>Founder & Chief Executive Officer (CEO)</default></data>
<data source="organization"><label>Organization</label><default>[[Zerodha Broking Limited]]</default></data>
<data source="years_active"><label>Active Years</label><default>1997–Present</default></data>
<data source="known_for"><label>Known For</label><default>Pioneering Discount Broking in India, Capital Market Tech, Bootstrapped Growth</default></data>
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<header>Personal Details</header>
<data source="real_name"><label>Full Name</label><default>Nithin Kamath</default></data>
<data source="born"><label>Born</label><default>5 October 1979; Shivamogga, Karnataka, India</default></data>
<data source="parents"><label>Parents</label><default>U.R. Kamath (Father) & Revathi Kamath (Mother)</default></data>
<data source="spouse"><label>Spouse</label><default>Seema Patil (m. 2008)</default></data>
<data source="children"><label>Children</label><default>Kiaan Kamath (Son)</default></data>
<data source="nationality"><label>Nationality</label><default>Indian</default></data>
<data source="residence"><label>Residence</label><default>Bengaluru, Karnataka, India</default></data>
<data source="languages"><label>Languages</label><default>English, Kannada, Hindi, Konkani</default></data>
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<header>Education</header>
<data source="qualification"><label>Degree</label><default>B.E. in Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering</default></data>
<data source="alma_mater"><label>Alma Mater</label><default>Bangalore Institute of Technology (BIT), Bengaluru</default></data>
<data source="schooling"><label>Schooling</label><default>Secondary Schooling in Bengaluru, Karnataka</default></data>
<data source="alumni_networks"><label>Alumni Networks</label><default>BIT Alumni Association, TiE Bengaluru, YPO</default></data>
<data source="publications_patents"><label>Publications</label><default>Financial Express Columnist; Thought Leadership on Fintech & Capital Markets</default></data>
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<header>Leadership</header>
<data source="past_roles"><label>Prior Roles</label><default>Proprietary Trader (1997–2004), Sub-broker at Kamath Associates / Reliance Money (2004–2010)</default></data>
<data source="board_positions"><label>Board Roles</label><default>Member, SEBI Secondary Market Advisory Committee (SMAC); Director, Zerodha Fund House</default></data>
<data source="ventures_funded"><label>Ventures Led</label><default>Rainmatter Fintech Fund, Rainmatter Foundation, FLOSS Fund, True Beacon, Gruhas</default></data>
<data source="key_deals"><label>Key Deals</label><default>Bootstrapped Zerodha to Multi-Billion Dollar Valuation without External VC Capital</default></data>
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<header>Honors & Impact</header>
<data source="awards"><label>Awards</label><default>ET Startup of the Year (2016, 2020), Forbes India Conscious Capitalist of the Year (2019), CII Emerging Entrepreneur Award (2014)</default></data>
<data source="certifications"><label>Certifications</label><default>SEBI Registered Stockbroker & Financial Practitioner</default></data>
<data source="affiliations"><label>Affiliations</label><default>SEBI Advisory Committees, TiE, YPO</default></data>
<data source="philanthropy"><label>Philanthropy</label><default>Rainmatter Foundation (Climate Action, Ecological Restoration & Sustainable Livelihoods)</default></data>
<data source="media_features"><label>Media Features</label><default>Economic Times, Forbes India, Business Today, Financial Express</default></data>
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<header>Official Channels</header>
<data source="website"><label>Website</label><default>https://nithinkamath.me</default></data>
<data source="linkedin"><label>LinkedIn</label><default>https://linkedin.com/in/nithinkamath</default></data>
<data source="contact_email"><label>Contact</label><default>nithin@zerodha.com</default></data>
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'''Nithin Kamath''' (born 5 October 1979) is an Indian entrepreneur, investor, and the founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of [[Zerodha Broking Limited|Zerodha]], India's largest discount brokerage firm. He is widely credited with disrupting the traditional stockbroking industry in India by introducing zero-commission equity investments and flat-fee pricing models.

Under his leadership, [[Zerodha Broking Limited|Zerodha]] grew into a profitable multi-billion-dollar enterprise while remaining completely bootstrapped without external venture capital funding. Beyond brokerage operations, Kamath is an active columnist, philanthropist, and founder of Rainmatter, a fintech climate and startup incubator.

== Early Life & Background ==

Nithin Kamath was born in Shivamogga, Karnataka, into a Konkani family. His father, U.R. Kamath, worked as an executive at Canara Bank, while his mother, Revathi Kamath, was a Veena player and teacher. Due to his father's frequent banking transfers, Kamath attended schools across multiple cities before his family settled in Bengaluru in 1996.

He introduced himself to stock market trading at age 17 while managing his father's trading account. Kamath pursued his higher education at the Bangalore Institute of Technology (BIT), graduating with a Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) degree in Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering.

== Early Career & Trading Years ==

From 1997 to 2004, Kamath operated as a self-employed proprietary day trader. To fund his trading account during market downturns, he worked night shifts at a telesales call center as a Senior Telesales Associate from 2001 to 2004, trading during market hours by day and working by night.

In 2004, Kamath became a sub-broker under Kamath Associates, a franchise of Reliance Money, where he managed portfolio advisory services and proprietary trading strategies until 2010.

== Founding of Zerodha ==

On 15 August 2010, Nithin Kamath co-founded [[Zerodha Broking Limited|Zerodha]] along with his younger brother [[Nikhil Kamath]]. Recognizing that high percentage-based brokerages and slow legacy software were barrier points for retail traders, the founders introduced a zero-commission equity model and a flat ₹20 fee for intraday and derivatives trades.

To strengthen the company's technology infrastructure, Kamath onboarded Dr. Kailash Nadh as CTO in 2013 to build their proprietary trading engine, '''Kite'''. By 2020, [[Zerodha Broking Limited|Zerodha]] emerged as India's largest retail stockbroker by active client base and trading volumes, achieving a valuation of over $1 billion without raising external equity capital.

== Other Ventures & Philanthropy ==

* '''Rainmatter Fintech Fund:''' Founded by Kamath in 2015, Rainmatter is an incubator and fund supporting early-stage capital market and wealth tech startups (including Smallcase, Sensibull, and Cred).
* '''Rainmatter Foundation:''' An ecosystem non-profit initiative funded by [[Zerodha Broking Limited|Zerodha]] profits, committing $100M+ towards climate action, ecological restoration, afforestation, and sustainable livelihoods.
* '''True Beacon & Gruhas:''' Co-founded asset management and venture platforms focused on ultra-high-net-worth portfolio strategies and proptech innovations.
* '''SEBI Advisory Role:''' Serves as a key committee member on the Securities and Exchange Board of India's (SEBI) Secondary Market Advisory Committee (SMAC).

== Personal Life ==

Kamath married Seema Patil in 2008; the couple has a son named Kiaan. He resides in Bengaluru, Karnataka, and is an avid fitness enthusiast, basketball player, and musician.

== Honors & Recognition ==

* '''Forbes India Leadership Award:''' Conscious Capitalist of the Year (2019).
* '''Economic Times Startup of the Year:''' Bootstrapped Winner (2016, 2020).
* '''CII Emerging Entrepreneur Award:''' Confederation of Indian Industry (2014).
* '''Hurun Self-Made Rich List:''' Ranked among India's top self-made entrepreneurs.

== References & External Links ==

* [https://nithinkamath.me Official Nithin Kamath Personal Blog]
* [[Zerodha Broking Limited|Official Zerodha Broking Limited Profile on SAVROSI]]
* [https://zerodha.com Zerodha Broking Official Website]
* [https://rainmatter.org Rainmatter Foundation]

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