India’s first and largest collaborative report on women in startups

However, this is our moment to transform the narrative and harness the potential of our demographic to our advantage! It’s exciting Gayatri Yadav – CMO, Peak XV Partners to see the startup ecosystem taking the lead in driving this change, What if startups could lead the way in achieving gender equality at the paving the way for a more diverse and inclusive workplace. [...] While there As a leading and high growth employer, the industry attracts a are more women in senior roles, tenure and seniority for women large and diverse pool of talent, positioning it uniquely to lead the does not keep pace in comparison to men. [...] ACT For Women’s estimation basis Strideone report Note: Corporates defined as proprietorship and partnership firms and public and private limited companies with over 20 employees Women in India’s Startup Ecosystem Report 2023 3 2 Startups attract some of the most talented women 4 Women in India’s Startup Ecosystem Report Desire for unhindered personal and professional growth fuels the startup tale. [...] This is More early-career women most important factor for twice as important for women in startups join for 72% of them in their 30s (40%) as in their financial independence 20s (20%) (24%) than men (14%) Source: WISER survey Women in India’s Startup Ecosystem Report 2023 7 3 Gender equity in startups is unfinished business 8 Women in India’s Startup Ecosystem Report There are more women in senior. [...] and are consequently more likely to introduce policies to address them WOMEN LED STARTUPS 1 in 2 2 in 3 1 in 4 offer offer offer Flexible Flexible Return to workdays working hours work program Source: McKinsey analysis; WISER survey 14 Women in India’s Startup Ecosystem Report Women in India’s Startup Ecosystem Report 2023 14 4 Culture is key to aligning behaviours, practices and policies 15 Women.