Deepinder Goyal, founder of the health-tech startup Temple, remains the company's largest individual shareholder with a substantial 28.59% stake. Temple is currently developing an innovative wearable device designed to monitor cerebral blood flow, a critical aspect of brain health.
According to a shareholding breakdown published in February 2026, Temple's ownership structure is diverse, including prominent Indian entrepreneurs, startup executives, and institutional investors who collectively back Goyal's venture. The company secured $54 million (approximately ₹493 crore) in a funding round that same month, achieving a post-money valuation of around $190 million (₹1,700 crore).
Key Individual Investors in Temple
Beyond Deepinder Goyal, several notable figures from India's business and startup ecosystem have invested in Temple:
- Akshant Goyal: Holds a 3.9% stake.
- Vijay Shekhar Sharma (Paytm Founder): Owns 0.23%.
- Kunal Shah (CRED Founder): Holds a 0.05% stake.
- Varun Alagh (Mamaearth Co-founder): Invested 0.17%.
- Raj Shamani (Entrepreneur & Content Creator): Owns 0.03%.
- Abhiraj Singh Bhal (Urban Company Co-founder): Holds 0.06%.
Additionally, employee stock ownership plans (ESOPs) account for a significant 10% of the company's total shares.
Institutional Backing and Funding
Temple has also attracted considerable interest from institutional investors and investment entities, reinforcing its financial foundation. The largest institutional shareholders include:
- Steadview Capital: Holds a 5.28% stake.
- Peak XV Partners: Owns 3.17%.
- Dharana Fund: Holds 2.9%.
- QLT Technology: Invested 2.11%.
- Masada Lake Enterprises LLP: Holds 1.75%.
- Info Edge: Owns 1.32%.
- NKSquared: Holds 1.32%.
- Aaroh Fund: Invested 1.06%.
Temple's Vision and Deepinder Goyal's Focus
Temple's core mission revolves around developing advanced health monitoring technology, particularly its wearable device for cerebral blood flow. This venture aligns with Deepinder Goyal's broader interests in longevity research and health-tech innovation.
Goyal had previously stepped down from his role as chief executive officer of Eternal, the parent company of Zomato and Blinkit, to dedicate his efforts to new ventures spanning health technology, longevity research, and aerospace, underscoring his commitment to Temple's success.