Co-founder profile

Swapnil Jain: The CTO Behind Ather Energy

Swapnil Jain is the technology co-founder of Ather Energy.

Swapnil Jain joined IIT Madras in 2007 and finished a Master's in Engineering Design in 2012. He and Tarun Mehta, a fellow IIT Madras alumnus, started Ather Energy in April 2013.

Jain is Chief Technology Officer. His remit covers the integration of hardware and software and the vertically integrated technology stack behind Ather's electric scooters.

Ather unveiled its S340 scooter in Bengaluru in 2016 and launched the 450X and 450 Plus in January 2020. The company listed through an IPO in May 2025.

Jain was named on the Forbes 30 Under 30 list in 2018. He and Mehta were also on Fortune India's 40 Under 40 in 2017 and 2019. Each holds about 6.63 percent of Ather.

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What is Swapnil Jain's education?

Swapnil Jain studied at IIT Madras. He joined in 2007 and completed a Master's in Engineering Design there in 2012.

What does Swapnil Jain do at Ather Energy?

He is co-founder and Chief Technology Officer of Ather Energy. He leads hardware and software integration and the company's vertically integrated technology stack.

When did Swapnil Jain start Ather?

Swapnil Jain and Tarun Mehta started Ather Energy in April 2013, after IIT Madras.

How much of Ather does Swapnil Jain own?

His holding in Ather Energy is listed at 6.63 percent, the same as Tarun Mehta's.