10 Women Leading the Way in India’s Startup Investment Scene
India’s startup ecosystem is growing rapidly, with new businesses emerging every day. In recent years, there has been a significant increase in the number of women entrepreneurs and investors in the industry. Today, we will be looking at the top 10 women trailblazers who are making waves in India’s startup investment space.
1. Anjana Reddy – Founder of Universal Sportsbiz
Anjana Reddy is the founder and CEO of Universal Sportsbiz, a fashion company that has raised over $25 million in funding. She is a prominent investor in the Indian startup ecosystem, with investments in companies such as FabAlley, Little Black Book, and PeeSafe.
2. Anisha Singh – Founder of MyDala
Anisha Singh is the founder and CEO of MyDala, a leading coupon and discount platform in India. She has raised over $5 million in funding and is a mentor to several startups in the country. She is also a member of the board of directors of TiE Delhi-NCR, an organization that supports entrepreneurship in India.
3. Ishita Anand – Founder of BitGiving
Ishita Anand is the founder of BitGiving, a crowdfunding platform for social and creative projects. She has raised over $2 million in funding and has been recognized by Forbes as one of Asia’s Women to Watch in 2018.
4. Padmaja Ruparel – Co-founder of Indian Angel Network
Padmaja Ruparel is the co-founder and president of the Indian Angel Network, one of India’s largest angel investor groups. She has invested in over 50 startups and has played a key role in developing the country’s startup ecosystem.
5. Suchi Mukherjee – Founder of Limeroad
Suchi Mukherjee is the founder and CEO of Limeroad, a fashion and lifestyle e-commerce platform. She has raised over $50 million in funding and has been named one of the most powerful women entrepreneurs in the country by Forbes.
6. Shradha Sharma – Founder of YourStory
Shradha Sharma is the founder and CEO of YourStory, one of India’s largest media platforms for startups and entrepreneurs. She has been instrumental in highlighting the stories of women entrepreneurs in the country and has raised over $30 million in funding.
7. Priyanka Gill – Founder of POPxo
Priyanka Gill is the founder and editor-in-chief of POPxo, a digital media platform for women. She has raised over $11 million in funding and has been recognized by Forbes as one of Asia’s Women to Watch in 2018.
8. Kanika Tekriwal – Founder of JetSetGo
Kanika Tekriwal is the founder and CEO of JetSetGo, a private jet and helicopter charter service. She has raised over $15 million in funding and has been named one of Forbes’ 30 Under 30 in Asia.
9. Falguni Nayar – Founder of Nykaa
Falguni Nayar is the founder and CEO of Nykaa, one of India’s leading beauty and wellness e-commerce platforms. She has raised over $100 million in funding and has been named one of the most powerful women in business in India by Fortune.
10. Anjana Reddy – Founder of Universal Sportsbiz
Anjana Reddy is the founder and CEO of Universal Sportsbiz, a fashion company that has raised over $25 million in funding. She is a prominent investor in the Indian startup ecosystem, with investments in companies such as FabAlley, Little Black Book, and PeeSafe.
