Deepinder Goyal, the co-founder of Eternal Ltd., formerly known as food delivery giant Zomato, is venturing into new high-risk sectors: health technology and aerospace. Goyal, with a personal net worth of $1.3 billion, has committed a $20 million personal investment to LAT Aerospace, an aviation startup. Simultaneously, he is preparing to launch "Temple," a forehead-worn wellness device designed to track metabolic rates in real time. These new ventures are personal projects, operating independently of Eternal Ltd., which now encompasses Zomato, quick commerce platform Blinkit, and event ticketing services.[whalesbook+6]
Innovative Health Tech Device "Temple" Emerges
Goyal’s health technology initiative centers on a new wearable device called Temple. This bean-shaped device is worn on the forehead and aims to directly measure the body's metabolic state. It does this by tracking a biomarker Goyal refers to as "entropy," which he states correlates with metabolic rate. The device is intended to offer deeper insights into how stress, meditation, recovery, sleep, and exercise affect an individual's metabolism.[whalesbook+6]
The Temple device is expected to launch within the next six to twelve months. It will carry a premium price tag of approximately $1,000. Goyal is targeting a specific niche market for Temple, focusing on high-performing individuals such as athletes, executives, and founders, rather than the general mass market. He openly stated, "I'm not building Temple for everybody. Actually, I'm building it only for myself." He added that "Business is a side effect of what we're doing for ourselves."[retail+21]
The technology behind Temple is still in its development phase. The science supporting its metabolic tracking needs independent validation from researchers. Additionally, the device has not yet secured the necessary medical regulatory approvals. Goyal mentioned that the project began as a personal science endeavor to understand cerebral blood flow.[retail+15]
$20 Million Investment in Aerospace Startup LAT Aerospace
Parallel to his health tech ambitions, Goyal has invested $20 million of his personal capital into LAT Aerospace. This aviation startup aims to develop low-cost, short takeoff and landing (STOL) aircraft. Goyal co-founded LAT Aerospace with Surobhi Das, Zomato's former Chief Operating Officer, who will take the lead in managing the company's operations. Goyal will serve in a non-executive capacity, acting as an investor and mentor.[whalesbook+12]
The core vision for LAT Aerospace is to create a network of small, eight-seater planes. These aircraft would connect smaller regional airstrips across India. The goal is to ease urban congestion and improve travel efficiency between smaller cities and major urban centers by allowing passengers to bypass large, busy airports. LAT Aerospace is reportedly in discussions to raise an additional $50 million in seed funding. The company is also actively hiring engineers specializing in aerodynamics, materials science, and hybrid propulsion systems.[aviation360me+14]
Goyal acknowledges the significant challenges ahead for this aerospace venture. He stated, "It's a very hard project. I have 0.1% expectation that it will work." He specifically highlighted the immense engineering, infrastructure, and regulatory complexities involved in building such an aviation network. Despite these difficulties, Goyal believes a successful network could help distribute economic activity more broadly beyond India's largest metropolitan areas.[aviation360me+10]
Deepinder Goyal's Entrepreneurial Philosophy
These new ventures mark Goyal’s first major commercial bets since he stepped down as Chief Executive Officer of Eternal Ltd. in February 2026. Eternal Ltd., the parent company of Zomato, has undergone significant transformation. It evolved from a restaurant discovery platform to an integrated entity covering food delivery and rapid commerce through the acquisition of Blinkit.[retail+3]
Goyal's net worth is estimated at $1.3 billion, primarily derived from his stake in Eternal Ltd. Hisventures into health tech and aerospace reflect a broader entrepreneurial philosophy. This philosophy emphasizes continuous reinvention and a willingness to invest in high-potential, high-risk sectors that aim to disrupt existing market norms. He has consistently expressed a belief in constant evolution to avoid corporate stagnation. "The moment you think that you made it, you're dead," Goyal said, emphasizing the need for Eternal's DNA to keep evolving.[whalesbook+16]
These personal investments illustrate Goyal's commitment to exploring experimental business models and addressing long-term infrastructure challenges in India. While separate from Eternal Ltd.'s daily operations, they align with his track record of building and scaling innovative businesses. The success of Temple and LAT Aerospace will depend on overcoming substantial technical, scientific, and regulatory hurdles in the coming years.[livemint+1]
