RTBI Overview
- Investor Type
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Accelerator/Incubator
- Status
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Inactive
- Professionals
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1
- Investments
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33
- Portfolio
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12
- Exits
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16
RTBI General Information
Company Description
Rural Technology and Business Incubator were the Indian Institute of Technology Madras' not-for-profit society established in October 2006. Its mission was to incubate start-ups whose focus was to impact rural/underserved societal segments, leveraging information and communication technologies.
Business Details
Website
www.rtbi.inYear Founded
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Corporate Office
- Module 2, D Block, Third Floor Phase II, IIT Madras Research Park
- Kanagam Road, Taramani
- Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600113
- India
RTBI Investments (33)
| Company Name | Deal Date | Deal Type | Deal Size | Industry | Company Stage | Lead Partner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grinntech | 23-Jun-2021 | Angel (individual) | Electrical Equipment | Generating Revenue | ||
| Grinntech | 01-Jan-2018 | Electrical Equipment | Generating Revenue | |||
| SkillAngels | 01-Jan-2017 | Educational Software | Generating Revenue | |||
| Cygni Energy | 13-Jun-2016 | Alternative Energy Equipment | Generating Revenue | |||
| Zedbee Technologies | 02-May-2016 | Electronic Equipment and Instruments | Generating Revenue | |||
| Rista | 06-Jan-2015 | Home Furnishings | Generating Revenue | |||
| Cygni Energy | 01-Jan-2015 | Alternative Energy Equipment | Generating Revenue | |||
| Aibono | 01-Jan-2014 | Business/Productivity Software | Generating Revenue | |||
| Fyn (Business/Productivity Software) | 23-Sep-2013 | Accelerator/Incubator | Business/Productivity Software | Generating Revenue | ||
| Lex Aude Services | 31-Mar-2013 | Accelerator/Incubator | Other Financial Services | Generating Revenue |
RTBI Exits (16)
| Company Name | Exit Date | Exit Type | Exit Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lex Aude Services | 01-May-2024 | Secondary Transaction - Private | |
| Guvi | 29-Sep-2022 | ||
| Arogyam Organics | 02-Aug-2022 | ||
| Cygni Energy | 02-Feb-2022 | ||
| Swayambhu Biologics | 01-Dec-2021 | ||
| Intelizon | 01-Sep-2021 | ||
| DesiCrew | 01-Aug-2021 | ||
| Ignitor | 31-Mar-2021 | ||
| ET Interactive Design | 11-Aug-2020 | Out of Business | |
| Rope International | 01-Nov-2018 | Out of Business |
RTBI Investments by Industry, Year, and Region
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RTBI FAQs
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What is RTBI?
Rural Technology and Business Incubator were the Indian Institute of Technology Madras' not-for-profit society established in October 2006.
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When was RTBI founded?
RTBI was founded in 2006.
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Where is RTBI headquartered?
RTBI is headquartered in Chennai, India.
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How many investments has RTBI made?
RTBI has made 33 investments.
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What has RTBI invested in?
RTBI has made numerous investments in companies like Grinntech, SkillAngels, and Cygni Energy within the Electrical Equipment, Educational Software, and Alternative Energy Equipment industries.
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What has RTBI invested in recently?
RTBI's latest investment was on 23-Jun-2021 in Grinntech, a company within the Electrical Equipment industry.
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