Original research · updated 2026
Women-led startups in India: the data
A live snapshot of where India’s women-led companies are building, what stage they’ve reached and how the picture has changed over time. Every number here is counted from the 945 verified companies in our directory, recomputed each time this page loads.
A note on scope: this is a snapshot of our dataset, built company by company to a strict verification bar. It is a useful sample, not a census of every women-led business in the country.
945
verified companies
28
sectors
32
states & UTs
106
with a founder story
Which sectors women are building in
Share of directory companies by sector. Tap a bar to browse that sector.
How far along the funding is
Funding-stage mix across the 899 companies with a reported stage.
Where they’re headquartered
Top founding cities. Tap a city to see its founders.
By state
Directory companies grouped by state and union territory.
When they were founded
Founding activity by period, among companies where the year is known.
Frequently asked questions
+ – Where does this data come from?
Every figure on this page is counted directly from the 945 verified women-led companies in the Women Can Startup directory. Each company has at least one confirmed woman founder or co-founder. This is a snapshot of our dataset, not a census of every women-led company in India.
+ – How often is it updated?
The numbers are recomputed every time the page loads, so they reflect the directory as it stands right now. As we verify and profile more founders, every chart here updates automatically.
+ – Can I cite or reference these numbers?
Yes, with attribution to Women Can Startup and a link back to this page. If you need a specific cut of the data for research or a story, get in touch through the contact page.