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Breaking Barriers: The Rise of Women Entrepreneurs Women entrepreneurs are not just building businesses — they’re reshaping economies, redefining leadership, and inspiring change. Across the globe, women are launching startups, leading companies, an

Too many funding announcements today. This week is going to be big in terms of startup funding. In May, Indian startups raised 1.3 billion dollars, the highest amount this year. Do you think the funding winter for Indian startups is coming to a

What do we think about the over dramatization and possible mis-representation of actual funding rounds in Shark Tank India? Is it making a lot of people dis-illusioned as to what the process actually is?

Women Entrepreneurs: Outperforming Despite Funding Gaps Women face significant funding disparities. Globally, women's startup rose from 6.1% (2001) to 10.4% (2023). In India, ~73,151 startups have at least one woman director. However, only 14.1% of t

Electric vehicle maker Ather Energy is targeting a valuation of $2.4 billion for its IPO. This valuation will be up more than 80% from its last funding round in August. Hero motocorp is the biggest investor in Ather.

Justice Hima Kohli highlights ongoing gender discrimination in the judiciary. While there are some improvements, women's representation among judges remains low. In 2023, only 107 out of 788 High Court judges were women. In 2024, the number is 99 out

Day 12 Challenges and Opportunities for Women Entrepreneurs in Bangalore Bangalore's startup scene flourishes with innovation, but women entrepreneurs face unique hurdles. This post explores both the challenges and opportunities: * Funding gap:

Funding Disparity: Women Founders, We Need Your Insights! Excess Edge Experts Consulting seeks women-led startups for VC funding. We're puzzled: high application numbers, but only 2 of 9 interested founders submitted final documents, unlike the 90%+

The ‘Unicorn’ Paradox: Why Funding Isn’t Always the Finish Line Everyone chases the unicorn. But what if achieving that $1B valuation isn’t the real finish line for a startup? Massive funding rounds can create the illusion of success—but behind the

The 'Unicorn' Paradox: Why Funding Isn't Always the Finish Line Everyone chases the unicorn. But what if achieving that $1B valuation isn't the real finish line for a startup? The Financial Angle: Massive funding rounds can lead to hyper-growth, but