Indian startup ecosystem: Why more women entrepreneurs are needed

Despite being the world's third-largest startup hub, India shows a dishearteningly low percentage of startups led by women

The burgeoning Indian startup ecosystem has an incredible growth story, becoming the world’s third-largest startup ecosystem over the last decade. However, if one were to ask what percentage of these startups were led by women founders, the answer would be pitiful.

Although the country has seen entrepreneurs such as Falguni Nayyar of Nykaa, Ghazal Alagh of Mamaearth, Upasna Taku of Mobikwik, and Vani Kola of Kalaari Capital, who have emerged as trailblazers for women entrepreneurs across the country, India is still lagging behind greatly in this realm.

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