Dhimant Parekh

Overview

Dhimant Parekh is an entrepreneur and angel investor based in Bengaluru, India, known for his focus on consumer products and sustainability. He is the founder and CEO of The Better India, a media platform dedicated to positive news and social initiatives, which he co-founded in 2015. Under his leadership, The Better India has grown to become Asia's largest positive journalism house, reaching over 50 million people each month with its content. The platform also promotes eco-friendly products to help its audience live better lives. In addition to his role at The Better India, Dhimant co-founded The Better Home, a sustainability-focused direct-to-consumer home care brand, operating from June 2020 to August 2021. He has been an active angel investor since April 2018, supporting startups in sectors such as clean-tech, health-tech, and biotech. Notably, he invested in Sanfe, a company specializing in feminine hygiene products, in September 2021. His investment strategy emphasizes early-stage companies with a focus on sustainability and social impact. Dhimant's professional journey includes significant roles in product management and technology. He served as a senior product manager at Intuit in 2013, head of product management at hoopos.com from 2011 to 2013, and associate vice president at ngpay from 2009 to 2011. He began his career as a principal engineer at Honeywell Technology Solutions from 2001 to 2006. His diverse experience in media, technology, and product management informs his approach to entrepreneurship and investment, aiming to drive positive change through innovative and sustainable business models.

Investment Focus

• Focus on sustainability
• Social impact
• Early-stage companies

Portfolio Companies