ENA Sectors 2025-01-07 15:08:58 <p><span style="font-size:14px"><strong>New Delhi, Jan 7 (KNN)</strong> The Indian startup ecosystem has undergone a dramatic transformation in recent years, witnessing an unprecedented surge in womens participation.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The year 2024 marked a watershed moment as funding for female-led startups soared by 93.75 per cent, reflecting the growing confidence in women entrepreneurs.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">According to the Indian Startup Funding Report 2024 by Inc42, these startups secured USD 930 million across 136 deals, compared to USD 480 million over 118 deals in 2023.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">This growth underscores a broader trend: women are not only stepping up as founders and co-founders but also attracting significant investments. The fintech sector led the charge, accounting for 28.7 per cent (USD 266.91 million) of the total funding across just 17 deals.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">E-commerce followed closely, raising USD 212 million through 53 deals (22.8 per cent of total funding), while enterprise tech secured 14 per cent (USD 130 million).</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Health tech and cleantech also made notable contributions, garnering 11 per cent (USD 102.3 million) and 14.1 per cent (USD 130.93 million) of the funds, respectively.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The rise of women-led startups reflects a cultural and economic shift in India, where investors increasingly recognize the value and impact of gender-diverse leadership.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Beyond the funding surge, 2024 also witnessed a boost in public confidence as 13 new-age companies launched their initial public offerings (IPOs), collectively raising over Rs 29,247 crore.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">These startups raised Rs 14,672 crore through fresh issues and an additional Rs 14,574 crore via offers for sale (OFS).</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Among the notable IPOs were established names like Swiggy, Ola Electric, and FirstCry, alongside emerging players such as TAC Security, Unicommerce, and Menhood.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Ten of these were mainboard IPOs, while three catered to the SME segment. This success highlights the maturity of Indias startup ecosystem and its readiness to embrace market opportunities.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The flourishing of women entrepreneurs and successful IPOs underline a transformative year for Indian startups, setting the stage for sustained growth and innovation.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">With increasing gender diversity and robust funding, the ecosystem is poised for a brighter, more inclusive future.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px"><em><strong>(KNN Bureau)</strong></em></span></p> 40542 https://knnindia.co.in/news/newsdetails/sectors/fintech-and-e-commerce-dominate-as-women-led-startups-secure-930-mn-in-2024 2025-01-07 15:08:58 knnindia.co.in