Founder Collections
Women-led startups in Hyderabad
Agritech, deep tech, health and food founders building out of Telangana’s capital.
Hyderabad’s women founders tilt toward the technical, with a strong showing in agritech, deep tech and health. It is a quieter ecosystem than Bengaluru or Mumbai, which tends to mean steadier companies and less fundraising theatre. Every Hyderabad-based woman-led company we track is gathered here.
36 companies · 3 with a founder story · Last updated 23 September 2026
36 companies · 3 with a founder story
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- Industry
- Fashion
- Location
- Hyderabad, Telangana
- Founded
- 2018
- Industry
- Fashion
- Location
- Hyderabad, Telangana
- Founded
- 2012
- Industry
- HealthTech
- Location
- Hyderabad, Telangana
- Founded
- 2016
Archana Rao
- Industry
- Fashion
- Location
- Hyderabad, Telangana
- Founded
- 2011
Ashwini Reddy
- Industry
- Fashion
- Location
- Hyderabad, Telangana
- Founded
- 2009
- Industry
- HealthTech
- Location
- Hyderabad, TS
- Founded
- 2024
- Industry
- Media
- Location
- Hyderabad, Telangana
- Founded
- 2019
- Industry
- EdTech
- Location
- Hyderabad, Telangana
- Founded
- 2023
- Industry
- Fashion
- Location
- Hyderabad, Telangana
- Founded
- 1998
- Industry
- Deep Tech
- Location
- Hyderabad, Telangana
- Founded
- 2021
- Industry
- Beauty & Personal Care
- Location
- Hyderabad, Telangana
- Founded
- 2018
- Industry
- HealthTech
- Location
- Hyderabad, Telangana
- Founded
- 2024
- Industry
- D2C / Consumer
- Location
- Hyderabad, Telangana
- Founded
- 2020
- Industry
- Cleantech · Solar
- Location
- Hyderabad, Telangana
- Founded
- 2014
- Industry
- D2C / Consumer
- Location
- Hyderabad, TS
- Founded
- 2021
- Industry
- HealthTech
- Location
- Hyderabad, Telangana
- Founded
- 2019
- Industry
- Media
- Location
- Hyderabad, TS
- Founded
- 2013
Jayanti Reddy
- Industry
- Fashion
- Location
- Hyderabad, Telangana
- Founded
- 2012
- Industry
- AgriTech
- Location
- Hyderabad, Telangana
- Founded
- 2015
- Industry
- Deep Tech
- Location
- Hyderabad, Telangana
- Founded
- 2013
Anu Acharya
- Industry
- HealthTech
- Location
- Hyderabad, Telangana
- Founded
- 2013
- Industry
- Fashion
- Location
- Hyderabad, TS
- Founded
- 2023
- Industry
- Fashion
- Location
- Hyderabad, Telangana
- Founded
- 2014
- Industry
- Fashion
- Location
- Hyderabad, Telangana
- Founded
- 2014
- Industry
- Food & Beverages
- Location
- Hyderabad, Telangana
- Founded
- 2015
- Industry
- Deep Tech
- Location
- Hyderabad, Telangana
- Founded
- 2023
Keerthi Tummala
- Industry
- D2C / Consumer
- Location
- Hyderabad, Telangana
- Founded
- 2018
Shilpa Reddy
- Industry
- Fashion
- Location
- Hyderabad, Telangana
- Founded
- 2010
- Industry
- Food & Beverages
- Location
- Hyderabad, Telangana
- Founded
- 2021
- Industry
- Beauty & Personal Care
- Location
- Hyderabad, Telangana
- Founded
- 2015
- Industry
- Fashion
- Location
- Hyderabad, Telangana
- Founded
- 2004
- Industry
- Media
- Location
- Hyderabad, Telangana
- Founded
- 2018
- Industry
- Food & Beverages
- Location
- Hyderabad, Telangana
- Founded
- 2013
Vennila Dharman
- Industry
- Medical / Pharma
- Location
- Hyderabad, Telangana
- Founded
- 2016
Sridevi Ashala
- Industry
- Food & Beverages
- Location
- Hyderabad, Telangana
- Founded
- 2020
- Industry
- Media
- Location
- Hyderabad, TS
- Founded
- 2019
| Fashion | Hyderabad, Telangana | Bootstrapped | 2018 | |
| Fashion | Hyderabad, Telangana | Bootstrapped | 2012 | |
| HealthTech | Hyderabad, Telangana | Seed | 2016 | |
Archana RaoArchana Rao | Fashion | Hyderabad, Telangana | Bootstrapped | 2011 |
Ashwini ReddyAshwini Reddy | Fashion | Hyderabad, Telangana | Bootstrapped | 2009 |
| HealthTech | Hyderabad, TS | Seed | 2024 | |
| Media | Hyderabad, Telangana | Bootstrapped | 2019 | |
| EdTech | Hyderabad, Telangana | Bootstrapped | 2023 | |
| Fashion | Hyderabad, Telangana | Bootstrapped | 1998 | |
| Deep Tech | Hyderabad, Telangana | Seed | 2021 | |
| Beauty & Personal Care | Hyderabad, Telangana | Bootstrapped | 2018 | |
| HealthTech | Hyderabad, Telangana | Bootstrapped | 2024 | |
| D2C / Consumer | Hyderabad, Telangana | Pre-Series A | 2020 | |
| Cleantech · Solar | Hyderabad, Telangana | Series B | 2014 | |
| D2C / Consumer | Hyderabad, TS | Acquired | 2021 | |
| HealthTech | Hyderabad, Telangana | Seed | 2019 | |
| Media | Hyderabad, TS | Seed | 2013 | |
Jayanti ReddyJayanti Reddy | Fashion | Hyderabad, Telangana | Bootstrapped | 2012 |
| AgriTech | Hyderabad, Telangana | Seed | 2015 | |
| Deep Tech | Hyderabad, Telangana | Pre-Series A | 2013 | |
Mapmygenome India LtdVerifiedAnu AcharyaRead our story → | HealthTech | Hyderabad, Telangana | — | 2013 |
| Fashion | Hyderabad, TS | Seed | 2023 | |
| Fashion | Hyderabad, Telangana | Bootstrapped | 2014 | |
| Fashion | Hyderabad, Telangana | Bootstrapped | 2014 | |
| Food & Beverages | Hyderabad, Telangana | Series A | 2015 | |
| Deep Tech | Hyderabad, Telangana | Seed | 2023 | |
Sage LivingKeerthi Tummala | D2C / Consumer | Hyderabad, Telangana | Bootstrapped | 2018 |
Shilpa ReddyShilpa Reddy | Fashion | Hyderabad, Telangana | Bootstrapped | 2010 |
| Food & Beverages | Hyderabad, Telangana | Pre-Series A | 2021 | |
| Beauty & Personal Care | Hyderabad, Telangana | Bootstrapped | 2015 | |
| Fashion | Hyderabad, Telangana | Bootstrapped | 2004 | |
| Media | Hyderabad, Telangana | Seed | 2018 | |
| Food & Beverages | Hyderabad, Telangana | Seed | 2013 | |
Theranosis Life SciencesVennila Dharman | Medical / Pharma | Hyderabad, Telangana | Seed | 2016 |
Tummy Friendly FoodsSridevi Ashala | Food & Beverages | Hyderabad, Telangana | Bootstrapped | 2020 |
| Media | Hyderabad, TS | Bootstrapped | 2019 |
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What the data shows
Companies tracked
36
With a full founder story
3
Leading sectors
Fashion, HealthTech, Media
Most-represented cities
Hyderabad
Common funding stages
Bootstrapped, Seed, Pre-Series A
How we choose what’s on this list
This collection is built straight from our verified startup directory. Every women-led company that matches this theme appears automatically, and any founder we've profiled also gets the in-depth "Read our story" link. We confirm a woman founder or co-founder, and corroborate each company's details across multiple independent sources, before it is counted — and we never pad the list to make it look fuller.
See our editorial & verification policy for how every entry is checked.
Frequently asked questions
+ – How many companies are in "Hyderabad"?
36 women-led companies right now, 3 of them with a full founder story on Women Can Startup. The list grows as we verify and profile more founders.
+ – How is this collection put together?
This collection is built straight from our verified startup directory. Every women-led company that matches this theme appears automatically, and any founder we've profiled also gets the in-depth "Read our story" link. We confirm a woman founder or co-founder, and corroborate each company's details across multiple independent sources, before it is counted — and we never pad the list to make it look fuller.
+ – Can I get my company added to this collection?
If your company has a woman founder or co-founder and fits this theme, pitch us your story. Curated collections only include companies whose published profile supports the claim, so a full founder story is the way in.