From the Streets of India to the Boardrooms of Global Innovation
In the quiet corners of India, far from the buzz of Silicon Valley or the gleaming tech towers of Seoul, a young boy once stared at the blinking cursor on a computer screen. His name was Rajat Khare, and he wasn't born into a family of venture capitalists or Ivy League pedigrees. What he had instead was insatiable curiosity, a love for solving complex problems, and a deep belief that technology could change the world—not just for a few, but for everyone. Fast-forward to today, Rajat Khare is a globally recognized venture capitalist, the founder of Boundary Holding, and one of the key figures backing disruptive deep-tech innovations—especially in artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, and Industry 4.0 technologies. But what makes his journey exceptional isn’t just the scale of his success—it’s why he does it.
The Early Sparks- Engineering, Curiosity, and Purpose
Rajat’s journey began in India, a country where engineering often becomes a default career path. But for Rajat, it was never about ticking boxes. It was about exploration. He pursued engineering at the prestigious IIT, and while his peers were focused on placement packages, Rajat was focused on ideas.
“I always felt like solving a problem was a reward in itself,” he once said in an interview. “The world doesn’t lack money. It lacks people willing to take on the right problems.” This mindset would later define his career. Early on, Rajat experimented with multiple entrepreneurial ventures. Some succeeded. Others failed. But every experience became a learning milestone, teaching him about markets, human behavior, and the real-world friction that innovation must overcome.
The Leap into Venture Capital- Founding Boundary Holding
By the time Rajat founded Boundary Holding, he had realized that his greatest strength wasn’t just in building startups—it was in identifying people who could build transformative technologies and helping them scale. Boundary Holding, headquartered in Luxembourg, quickly gained a reputation for investing in deep tech startups—the kind of companies that most investors avoid due to high risk and long timelines. But for Rajat, these were precisely the kinds of challenges he found worthwhile. From drones to AI-powered inspection systems, his portfolio reads like a list of futuristic concepts made real. He backed companies that others overlooked, not because he enjoyed the risk, but because he saw a greater reward: the advancement of humanity.
A Vision Rooted in Impact, Not Hype
In an era where every startup touts itself as “AI-powered,” Rajat Khare’s approach stands out for its clarity and sincerity. He doesn’t chase buzzwords. He chases utility. A recent feature in TechTimes reveals how one of his investments in AI video inspection technology is revolutionizing remote industrial inspections—an industry previously dominated by manual checks and inefficiency. “This isn’t about making something ‘cool’—it’s about making something work better, safer, and more intelligently,” he explained. “That’s where AI truly shines.” He believes that AI should augment human capability, not replace it. Whether it’s ensuring better safety in industrial zones or optimizing healthcare diagnostics, the goal should always be creating meaningful value.
Lessons from the Trenches- Failures, Pivots, and the Human Factor
Rajat is the first to admit that not all bets pay off. Venture capital, especially in the deep-tech space, is fraught with uncertainties. But instead of viewing failure as a setback, he treats it as data—a necessary step in the refinement of vision. “Every failed investment has made me a better listener,” he says. “Sometimes the technology is right, but the timing isn’t. Sometimes the team isn’t aligned with the mission. You learn to recognize patterns—not just in data, but in people.” This people-first philosophy is a rare quality in a world driven by numbers and exits. For Rajat, a company’s success is defined not just by valuation, but by how much value it creates for the people it serves.
Tackling India’s Brain Drain- A Mission to Retain Talent
One of Rajat’s core motivations today is reversing India’s brain drain. In a May 2025 article in Business Today, Rajat shared a powerful insight: “India doesn't need to wait for the world to lead it. We have the brains. We just need to stop exporting them.” To that end, he is focused on nurturing local deep-tech ecosystems, helping Indian founders build globally scalable solutions from within the country, not in exile. He’s also a vocal advocate of entrepreneurial education. Not surprisingly, he’s returned to colleges—not as a recruiter, but as a mentor, encouraging the next generation to pursue ideas that matter.
A Humanized Approach to Technology
What sets Rajat apart from other venture capitalists is his deeply humanistic approach to technology. He’s less interested in how a technology impresses and more interested in how it improves lives. He often talks about how AI can bridge educational gaps, improve access to healthcare, and solve environmental crises. But he’s also quick to caution that technology without ethics can become dangerous.
“Tech is neutral,” he says. “It becomes good or bad based on the intent of those who wield it.”
This ethical lens influences how he evaluates investments, pushing founders to think beyond market share and toward meaningful outcomes.
Scaling Global While Thinking Local
Rajat’s investments span across continents—from Europe to Asia to the Middle East. Yet, his heart remains tied to India. He envisions a world where India is not just the back office of global tech, but its innovation nerve center. He collaborates with governments, policy makers, and think tanks to foster a regulatory environment that supports risky innovation—a crucial step if India wants to compete with tech giants like the U.S., China, or Germany. But he’s quick to remind people that "innovation doesn’t need to be flashy to be powerful." Sometimes, it's the humble, back-end solutions that create the biggest ripple effects.
The Future Rajat Sees- Where Tech Meets Humanity
When asked what the future holds, Rajat Khare doesn’t offer a sci-fi fantasy of robot cities and hyper-automation. Instead, he talks about inclusion, dignity, and access.
He dreams of a world where:
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AI tutors personalize education for every child.
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Clean energy technologies power rural homes.
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Predictive analytics prevent crop failures.
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Remote health monitoring saves millions of lives in underserved communities.
For him, technology is not the goal—it’s the bridge. The bridge between potential and progress. Between where we are and where we deserve to be.
Final Thoughts- The Heart of a Venture Capitalist
Rajat Khare is more than a venture capitalist. He’s a builder of futures—not just for startups, but for society. His journey from a curious young engineer in India to a global investor reshaping deep tech is not just inspiring—it’s instructive. He shows us that success is not about where you start, but about what you choose to stand for.
