Women in Investing
BUILDING CONNECTIONS AND CAREERS
What we do...
Networking
Hang out with some of the most accomplished women VC and PE investors in India
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Speaker Bureau
Speak to us for access to investors experts to be speakers on your panels
Expert Talks
Hear from subject matter experts on the latest industry trends and emerging technologies
Library
Invaluable insights on a range of topics in our archive of industry reports
Capacity Building
Deep-dives and advice on essential career skills for the next senior leaders
Thought Leadership
Member surveys & polls give us insights into career goals & challenges for women
Why WII...
In 2017, a couple of us working in this male-dominated industry wondered, if we create a platform for women investors to come together and network, will they find it valuable?
The resounding response to our first few gatherings provided a very clear answer - yes, such a group does provide value. It provides a safe space to meet other women in the industry, share notes and experiences; to form valuable connections and provide mentoring, support; and ultimately, strengthen the representation of women investors in key decision-making roles. Equally important -- it’s a space to let our hair down, build relationships and connect across time zones and geographies. Membership has grown from that initial set of 8 to over 200 now, all member-referred.
Member Speak
Founder - Avaana Capital
Founder - Avaana Capital
Founder - Avaana Capital
Founder - Avaana Capital
Founder - Avaana Capital
Founder - Avaana Capital
Founder - Avaana Capital
Anjali Bansal
Founder - Avaana Capital
"We need more women in investing leadership roles and such platforms enable women investors to share and grow with each other. Very glad to have been an early supporter of the Women in Investing Network and observe the evolution of the group."
Member Survey:
Our members were quizzed on their career goals and the
results showed the ambition and leadership
orientation of the group:
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36% aim for partner roles at their firms
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27% want to eventually launch their own firms
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20% plan to launch or join startups
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10% want to grow & expand firm operations
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7% want to move to adjacent roles
This is fantastic & important news for an industry that has poor representation of women in leadership positions. We need more women across all roles of the investment ecosystem but as importantly, we need more women in decision-making roles. This is about not just extending the current decision-making frameworks, but in many cases reworking them.
As WIIN, we’re excited about our role in helping make this happen!
Our Partners
Join us
We are a growing forum for women capital allocators in India. Our members are:
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Investment professionals working in Venture Capital or Private Equity
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Angel investors with a minimum of three angel investments
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Working with startup incubators or accelerators, helping companies grow
If you are any of the above, please reach out to us through an existing member who could act as a reference or share your details below:
We are...
Jayaroopa Jeyabarathi
Co-founder Encubay Angel Network, Investor and entrepreneur, gender inclusivity champion.
Roopa loves fitness, travel, decor and her family,
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Maya Chandrasekharan
Co-founder & Managing Partner, Green Artha, Investor, Entrepreneur, Ecosystem Builder, Writer
Maya loves travel, books, her family and dark chocolate, in no particular order.
Sheeba D'Mello
Manager - Private Equity at Pratithi Investments, Singer, Community Builder.
Sheeba loves music, books, design, big ideas, trivia and learning.
Sipika Nigam
Senior Investor at Yunus Social Business, Sector builder within Agri, Livelihoods and Healthcare.
Sipika is a trained commercial pilot, alcohol enthusiast, compulsive traveler, amateur theatre artist and is currently learning the guitar.
Get in touch
For connections to the speaker bureau, collaborations, events or partnerships, please enter your details in the form below or email us at wiin.india@gmail.com