Early-stage VC · Seed–Series A · San Francisco
StrongHer Ventures♀ Women-focused
Verified by Women Can StartupSnapshot
- Firm type
- Early-stage VC
- Founded
- 2020
- Headquarters
- San Francisco
- Geographies
- India, US
- Last updated
- 23 July 2026
About StrongHer Ventures
An early-stage fund and platform backing women-founded and women-focused startups, pairing capital with community and coaching. It now operates as StrongHer by Arise Ventures; founder Ankita Vashistha earlier launched Saha Fund (2015), among the first gender-lens VC funds in India. It is headquartered in San Francisco and invests into India-based startups.
StrongHer Ventures is an early-stage vc based in San Francisco, founded in 2020, investing in India. It backs companies at the Seed and Series A stages, with a focus on Enterprise AI, ConsumerTech, Healthtech and Climate.
Beyond India, it also invests in US. Its portfolio includes Leap.Club, LoveLocal and Meolaa. StrongHer Ventures invests specifically in companies founded or co-founded by women.
Investment focus
Notable investments
3 of StrongHer Ventures’s better-known bets, grouped by sector. Names in coral open the company’s profile or founder story on this site.
How to pitch StrongHer Ventures
Practical pointers drawn from what StrongHer Ventures says it backs. Always confirm the current focus and process with the firm before you reach out.
- They invest at Seed and Series A. Approach them when your company is with an early product and first signs of traction, through to companies with clear product-market fit and early revenue.
- Their focus is Enterprise AI, ConsumerTech, Healthtech and Climate, so lead with why you fit there.
- The strongest way in is a warm introduction, ideally from a founder they have backed, such as Leap.Club, LoveLocal and Meolaa.
- You can find the team and their current focus on their website, linked below.
- As a women-focused fund, they actively seek women founders, so make that part of your story up front.
Partner
Ankita Vashistha
Founder & Managing Partner
Website & links
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does StrongHer Ventures invest at?
- StrongHer Ventures invests at the Seed and Series A stages.
- What sectors does StrongHer Ventures invest in?
- StrongHer Ventures focuses on Enterprise AI, ConsumerTech, Healthtech and Climate.
- Which companies has StrongHer Ventures invested in?
- Notable investments include Leap.Club, LoveLocal and Meolaa. See the full list on this page.
- Who are the partners at StrongHer Ventures?
- Key people include Ankita Vashistha (Founder & Managing Partner).
- Where is StrongHer Ventures based?
- StrongHer Ventures is headquartered in San Francisco.
- Does StrongHer Ventures invest in women founders?
- Yes. StrongHer Ventures has an explicit thesis of backing companies founded or co-founded by women.
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