To empower breakthrough research and next-gen manufacturing at Nanoscale

At Raynetics, we are building platform for those who build the future. Our mission is rooted in deep understanding that nanoscale characterization is just a beginning step in materials science. True innovation in nanotechnology requires tools that do more than just observe. These must accelerate discovery, guide design workflows and scale impact. Hence, we aim to change how scientists and engineers interact with matter at the atomic and molecular level. Our advanced 3D imaging and analytics platform enables comprehensive spatial and compositional analysis of materials, providing the quantitative foundation necessary for predictive modeling, AI-driven experimentation, and automated hypothesis testing. Rather than being about better data, it is the creation of a language for matter that machines can understand, reason with and use to accelerate discovery.

We believe the future of materials science lies in convergence: where imaging, simulation, machine learning, and domain knowledge form a continuous feedback loop. Raynetics is building this future: Where every microscopy dataset fuels the discovery of next-generation catalysts, energy materials, electronic devices, etc. With this in mind, we visualise a world where the labor-intensive process of materials development is augmented by autonomous, data-driven pipelines. These pipelines will build models that learn directly from experiments thereby predicting new material systems eventually guiding synthesis in real time. From fundamental science to industrial R&D, our long-term goal is to compress the discovery-to-deployment cycle by orders of magnitude.

We are building an infrastructure for discovery to spark scientific creativity. We believe that material-aware AI guided by precise 3D data and analytics will reshape our world: batteries that can charge in seconds, catalysts that can unlock cleaner chemical reactions or semiconductors that can power ultra-efficient computing. At Raynetics, we are building the tools that discover materials of tomorrow.
This is only the beginning. Join us on the frontier.

Leadership

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Ajinkya Kadu, PhD
Founder & CEO
Ajinkya has a background in computational imaging and electron microscopy. He holds B. Tech. and M. Tech. from Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay and Ph.D. from Utrecht University. Before starting Raynetics, he was part of the Electron Microscopy group at the University of Antwerp and Computational Imaging group at CWI.

Ajinkya is passionate about using mathematics to solve complex problems, especially in computational imaging and machine learning. When he is not working, he loves biking, catching a football game (supports Liverpool F.C.), and exploring the latest tech innovations.
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Mritunjay Prasad
Founder & CTO
Mritunjay is an Aerospace Engineer with expertise in computer vision and artificial intelligence. He is a B. Tech. and M. Tech. graduate from IIT Bombay and has spent his career at the intersection of advanced mathematics and practical problem-solving.

With research experience across DRDO, ISRO and Carnegie Mellon University, Mritunjay has tackled challenges ranging from satellite navigation systems to autonomous robotics. Mritunjay enjoys gaming and staying informed about defense and national security developments in his free time.

Core Team

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Maadhav Kothari, PhD
Imaging Consultant
Maadhav is a multi-disciplinary scientist with expertise in data science, image analysis, and software development. Maadhav has a bachelors and masters from University of Bradford and PhD from University of St. Andrews.

Before joining Raynetics, he worked at Johnson Matthey, Cranfield University, Zeiss Microscopy and Glencoe Software. He is skilled at managing complex projects and leading cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions at scale. He is passionate about music, football (supports Liverpool FC) and scotch whiskey.

Advisors

Jean-Christophe (Chris) Lonchampt
Innovation Advisor & Angel Investor
Chris is a materials and micro-electronics scientist turned business leader with 35 years of global experience. Over two decades he drove engineering and commercial programs at Vishay, Intel, Agere, and TSMC, spearheading the foundry’s “Collaborate to Innovate” and Open Innovation Platform in 2008. At Intel he created the first European CTO Industry Office spanning collaborations between the US, Europe & Russia and delivered Intel Capital investments that exited successfully.

For the past 15 years Chris has advised governments and boards, invested in deep-tech ventures, and steered two startup exits worth ~US $200 M. He now applies cellular bioenergetics to preventive health and elite sport through Swiss venture Better by Sport. Multilingual and multi-citizen, he navigates cultures and capitals with ease. An alpine ski instructor, he balances back-country adventure with boardroom rigor, and holds degrees from Polytech, Bocconi, and Wharton.
Scientific Advisor to Raynetics - Prof Tristan Van Leeuwen
Prof. Tristan Van Leeuwen
Scientific Advisor
Tristan is a distinguished researcher specializing in computational imaging, inverse problems, tomography, and numerical optimization. Tristan earned his BSc and MSc from Utrecht University and his PhD from Delft University of Technology.

Currently, he serves as Group Leader of Computational Imaging at Centrum Wiskunde & Informatica (CWI) and Professor of Computational Inverse Problems at Utrecht University. Recognized with awards such as the SIAM Geosciences Junior Scientist Prize and the J. Clarence Karcher Award, Tristan is committed to advancing computational methods and mentoring emerging researchers.
Financial Advisor to Raynetics - Jin Han
Jin Han
Financial Advisor
Jin is an accomplished executive with extensive experience in building and scaling organizations, consultative sales, and partnership management. He holds a bachelor's degree in Physics from UCLA and an MBA from International American University.

He currently serves as General Partner at Aruma Ventures and Managing Partner at Globus International, where he mentors startups, advises accelerators, and manages global investments. Prior roles include leadership positions at Textkernel, Koru International, Konica Minolta, Pilgrim Software, and Siebel Systems. He is passionate about collaborating with exceptional talent and supporting entrepreneurs worldwide.
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