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Women Founders Lead India's Social Startups, Outpacing Corporate Leadership
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What Happened?
A survey reveals that over 57% of Indian non-profits have at least one female founder, significantly higher than the 18% in startups. Women-led organizations also secure better funding.
Key points
- 57% of non-profits have at least one female founder, compared to 18% in startups.
- 31% of surveyed organizations have only female founders.
- 70% of organizations with female founders have budgets over Rs 1 crore.
- 65% of organizations with female founders access multi-year funding.
- 82% of organizations report typical unrestricted cheque sizes are less than Rs 25 lakh.
Key insights
- Women are increasingly leading social initiatives, which may encourage more female participation in the sector.
- The disparity in funding sizes indicates a need for more substantial financial support for all organizations.
- The data suggests that female-led organizations are more effective in securing long-term funding.
Why it matters
The findings highlight the growing role of women in India's social sector, which could influence future funding and support for female-led initiatives.
Source
Times of India
