PTI New Delhi

Indian tech startup ecosystem ranks second after the US in terms of all-time funding raised by companies with women founders, with a total capital mobilisation of USD 26 billion seen in this space till date, according to Tracxn.

The report by the startup research and analytics firm further revealed that India is home to over 7,000 active women-led startups, accounting for 7.5 per cent of all active startups in the country. These ventures have collectively raised USD 26.4 billion in funding, with 2021 being the highest-funded year at USD 6.3 billion. On a global scale, 2022 saw the highest funding contribution from Indian startups at 15.18 per cent. That year, women-led startups in India raised USD 5 billion, compared to USD 32.8 billion globally.

In 2024, India ranked third globally in terms of funding raised by startups co-led by women, after the US and the UK, accounting for 3.96 per cent of funding raised by women-led startups across the globe. According to the report, the retail sector took a strong lead based on investments raised by women-led startups, securing USD 7.8 billion in all-time funding.