Impact / Social · Panaji, Goa
Bookworm
Founded by Sujata Noronha, Elaine Mendonsa
Snapshot
- Founded
- 2005
- Headquarters
- Panaji, Goa
- Industry
- Impact / Social
- Funding stage
- Bootstrapped
- Markets
- India
- Last updated
- 7 July 2026
About Bookworm
Bookworm is a women-led social-impact enterprise based in Panaji, Goa, founded in 2005. It was co-founded by Sujata Noronha and Elaine Mendonsa. It primarily serves communities and institutions. The company is bootstrapped, self-funded rather than venture-backed.
Founders
Sujata Noronha
Woman FounderElaine Mendonsa
Woman FounderIdeal customers
Communities & institutions
Typical customer segments for a impact / social company.
Website, social
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Bookworm do?
- Bookworm is a women-led social-impact enterprise based in Panaji, Goa, founded in 2005. It was co-founded by Sujata Noronha and Elaine Mendonsa. It primarily serves communities and institutions. The company is bootstrapped, self-funded rather than venture-backed.
- Who founded Bookworm?
- Bookworm was founded by Sujata Noronha and Elaine Mendonsa.
- Where is Bookworm headquartered?
- Bookworm is headquartered in Panaji, Goa, India.
- Is Bookworm funded?
- Bookworm is bootstrapped — self-funded rather than venture-backed.
- When was Bookworm founded?
- Bookworm was founded in 2005.