Chaitanya Mathur

Background

About Chaitanya Mathur

Chaitanya is a serial entrepreneur with over 15 years of experience in the hospitality and entertainment industries. His entrepreneurial journey began at the age of 17 when he launched his first venture in event and artist management. He then went on to establish a digital-first music magazine, rapidly gaining experience in building brands from the ground up. In 2015, Chaitanya co-founded The Grub Fest, a groundbreaking food festival that quickly became a sensation in New Delhi. Following the success of the festival, he expanded his entrepreneurial reach into the food-tech sector with Zomato, where he founded Zomato's offline-entertainment vertical, Zomato Live. He was instrumental in launching several high-profile intellectual properties, including Zomaland, Feeding India Concert, and Zomato Park.Over the course of eight years, Chaitanya managed 40 concerts and festivals, catering to over 2 million customers. His work in the industry has allowed him to collaborate with talented teams and visionary leaders, helping to create unforgettable experiences and setting new industry benchmarks. Alongside his contributions to the entertainment sector, Chaitanya has also launched several successful ventures in the hospitality space, including popular establishments such as Dear Donna, Bohca, Dirty Good, and Dirty Jungle.As of 2024, Chaitanya has consolidated his expertise in the food and beverage industry and has launched Ninecamp Ventures, a new venture fund focused on creating and organising brands across diverse sectors, from dining and QSR to FMCG and experiential venues. The fund has secured investments from prominent angel investors and leading figures from reputable organisations such as Zomato, Cars24, Coca-Cola, and DS Group.