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Pre-seed women-led startups in India
The earliest verified women-led companies, before the first institutional round.
12 women-led companies · 1 with a full founder story · Last updated 17 August 2026
Pre-seed is the stage before a company has much to show beyond a sharp idea and early traction. It is the riskiest moment to back a founder and often the most interesting, because the story is still being written. The women-led companies here are at that early point, with at least one confirmed woman founder or co-founder.
Browse by industry and city, and check back as these companies grow into later stages.
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- Industry
- HealthTech
- Location
- Bengaluru, Karnataka
- Founded
- 2022
- Industry
- HealthTech
- Location
- Bengaluru, Karnataka
- Founded
- 2019
- Industry
- HR Tech
- Location
- Mumbai, Maharashtra
- Founded
- 2022
- Industry
- Medical / Pharma
- Location
- Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh
- Founded
- 2022
- Industry
- Impact / Social
- Location
- Shimla, Himachal Pradesh
- Founded
- 2018
- Industry
- D2C / Consumer
- Location
- Mumbai, Maharashtra
- Founded
- 2023
- Industry
- HealthTech
- Location
- Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Founded
- 2021
- Industry
- Fashion
- Location
- Bengaluru, Karnataka
- Founded
- 2024
- Industry
- E-commerce
- Location
- Mumbai, Maharashtra
- Founded
- 2021
- Industry
- HealthTech
- Location
- New Delhi, Delhi
- Founded
- 2022
- Industry
- HealthTech
- Location
- Mumbai, Maharashtra
- Founded
- 2022
- Industry
- Fashion
- Location
- Gurugram, Haryana
- Founded
- 2023
| HealthTech | Bengaluru, Karnataka | Pre-Seed | 2022 | |
| HealthTech | Bengaluru, Karnataka | Pre-Seed | 2019 | |
| HR Tech | Mumbai, Maharashtra | Pre-Seed | 2022 | |
| Medical / Pharma | Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh | Pre-Seed | 2022 | |
| Impact / Social | Shimla, Himachal Pradesh | Pre-Seed | 2018 | |
| D2C / Consumer | Mumbai, Maharashtra | Pre-Seed | 2023 | |
| HealthTech | Chennai, Tamil Nadu | Pre-Seed | 2021 | |
| Fashion | Bengaluru, Karnataka | Pre-Seed | 2024 | |
| E-commerce | Mumbai, Maharashtra | Pre-Seed | 2021 | |
| HealthTech | New Delhi, Delhi | Pre-Seed | 2022 | |
| HealthTech | Mumbai, Maharashtra | Pre-Seed | 2022 | |
| Fashion | Gurugram, Haryana | Pre-Seed | 2023 |
Funding stage reflects the latest publicly reported round and is indicative — always confirm current details with the company.
Frequently asked questions
+ – What is pre-seed?
The earliest external-funding stage, typically before a formal seed round, when a company is validating its idea and earliest traction.