Impact / Social · Kolkata, West Bengal
Swayam
Founded by Anuradha Kapoor
Snapshot
- Founded
- 1995
- Headquarters
- Kolkata, West Bengal
- Industry
- Impact / Social
- Funding stage
- Bootstrapped
- Markets
- India
- Last updated
- 7 July 2026
About Swayam
Swayam is a Kolkata-based women-led social-impact enterprise, started in 1995. Its founder is Anuradha Kapoor. It primarily serves communities and institutions. The company is bootstrapped, self-funded rather than venture-backed.
Founder
Anuradha Kapoor
Woman FounderIdeal customers
Communities & institutions
Typical customer segments for a impact / social company.
Website, social
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Swayam do?
- Swayam is a Kolkata-based women-led social-impact enterprise, started in 1995. Its founder is Anuradha Kapoor. It primarily serves communities and institutions. The company is bootstrapped, self-funded rather than venture-backed.
- Who founded Swayam?
- Swayam was founded by Anuradha Kapoor.
- Where is Swayam headquartered?
- Swayam is headquartered in Kolkata, West Bengal, India.
- Is Swayam funded?
- Swayam is bootstrapped — self-funded rather than venture-backed.
- When was Swayam founded?
- Swayam was founded in 1995.