15 Indian Women-Led Startups That Raised Funding in October 2026

By: Ayushi Dutta, Senior Correspondent

From robots designed for the Moon to on-demand childcare and managed-care hospitals, October 2026 showed the breadth of businesses Indian women founders are building and the growing investor interest behind them. At least 15 Indian startups with a woman founder or co-founder announced funding during the month. Fourteen of these rounds had disclosed amounts, together accounting for more than ₹1,018 crore, while CHOSEN's Series A extension remained undisclosed.

The spread was as significant as the headline figure. Five startups raised pre-seed rounds, two closed seed rounds, one secured pre-Series A funding, two raised Series A capital, and five attracted growth-stage funding across pre-Series B, Series B, Series C and a Series A extension. The five largest disclosed rounds came from Even Healthcare (approximately ₹425 crore), Nat Habit (₹142 crore), Live2.ai (₹130 crore), Troovy (₹100 crore) and MakeO (₹90 crore). Together, these five rounds account for most of the disclosed capital raised during the month.

The businesses also demonstrate how women-led entrepreneurship is expanding beyond conventional consumer categories. The October cohort spans healthcare, artificial intelligence, space technology, medical devices, pet nutrition, childcare, food, fashion, beauty, jewellery and hiring technology.

October further strengthened the growth and expansion pipeline for these companies. Fresh capital is flowing into research and development, manufacturing, hiring, technology infrastructure, retail expansion, healthcare facilities, and international markets. For early-stage founders, cheques ranging from ₹45 lakh to ₹6 crore can provide the runway to validate products, build teams, and establish market fit. For companies further along their journeys, larger rounds can support national and international expansion, strengthen infrastructure and accelerate product development.

The Women Entrepreneurs Review team brings you 15 Indian women-led startups that raised funding in October 2026, arranged by funding stage, with a closer look at their businesses, investors, and plans for growth.

October 2026 Women-Led Startup Funding at a Glance

Pre-Seed Funding: Early Bets on Fresh Ideas

Scooter Raises ₹1.5 Crore in Pre-Seed Funding

Pune-based Scooter, co-founded by Kartik Mandrekar and Saumya Seth, raised ₹1.5 crore in a pre-seed round announced on 5 October 2026. AJVC, the early-stage fund led by Aviral Bhatnagar, led the investment, marking its first investment in a Pune-based startup.

Scooter is an AI-powered sales hiring platform that evaluates candidates through real-world selling scenarios rather than relying solely on CVs. The platform works with more than 50 companies and has a candidate pool of over 10,000 sales professionals. The fresh capital will support product development and help simplify the hiring process for both candidates and employers as the startup expands its technology and market reach.

TailBlaze Longevity Raises ₹2.8 Crore in Pre-Seed Funding

Ahmedabad-based TailBlaze Longevity, co-founded by Manaal Maniyar and Palak Devpura, raised $300,000, approximately ₹2.8 crore, in pre-seed funding, reported on 8 October 2026. US-based venture capital firm Comma Capital led the investment.

The startup focuses on canine nutrition and longevity and has developed FreshTail, a technology for producing shelf-stable fresh meals. It sells through WhatsApp, quick-commerce platforms, and online channels. The funding will support the launch of its HeartPour product, which will initially be offered free to the first 500 dogs, while also helping the company build its Ahmedabad team and reach more pet parents across India.

As You Asked (AYA) Raises ₹45 Lakh in Pre-Seed Funding

Children's nutrition brand As You Asked (AYA), founded by Nehal Sharma, raised ₹45 lakh in a pre-seed round announced on 14 October 2026. ISB D-Labs and angel investors backed the round.

AYA develops everyday nutrition products for children, with formulations tailored to different age groups. Before raising the round, the startup conducted discussions with more than 100 parents, more than 200 child taste tests, and a pilot involving over 200 customers. The fresh capital will help AYA refine and scale its initial product range while allowing it to explore additional nutrition categories. The funding provides the young brand with further runway to build its customer base and strengthen its product-market fit.

Cosmochute Raises ₹14 Crore in Pre-Seed Funding

Ahmedabad-based space robotics startup Cosmochute, co-founded by Janhavi Gore, CEO, Amit Chowdhary and Dhruv Alok Sangal, raised $1.5 million, approximately ₹14 crore, in pre-seed funding on 15 October 2026. Accel and Prosus Ventures led the round through their Atoms X programme, with IIMA Ventures' Deep-tech and Aerospace Acceleration Fund, Operators Studio and Chinmayi Muthyala also participating.

Cosmochute is developing LEAP, a modular lunar mobility platform combining a rover and trailer with standardised payload bays. The funding will support product development, engineering recruitment and the development of lunar laboratories at the IIMA Ventures incubation facility in Ahmedabad. The investment gives the startup additional resources to advance its deep-tech platform as it works towards future lunar applications.

Maasi Raises ₹6 Crore in Pre-Seed Funding

Bengaluru-based childcare startup Maasi, co-founded by Aashu Manchali, Gargi Pandey and Reshov Roy, raised ₹6 crore in pre-seed funding on 27 October 2026. Better Capital led the investment alongside Antler India, with angel investors from Rapido, Shadowfax and Xoxoday also participating.

Maasi provides trained and verified nannies for at-home childcare, including its screen-free 'Governess' service. The business emerged from the Urban Parents Club community, which has more than 8,000 parents. Following its public launch on 20 October, the startup reportedly attracted a waitlist of more than 4,000 parents within five days. The funding will support caregiver recruitment and training, technology development, and team expansion in Bengaluru.

Seed Funding: Turning Early Traction into Scale

The Stack Raises ₹21.5 Crore in Seed Funding

Bengaluru-based supplements brand The Stack, co-founded by Shreya Jain and Kshitij Rihal, raised ₹21.5 crore in seed funding on 14 October 2026. Sauce.vc, OTP Ventures and Huddle Ventures co-led the round, with AYRA Ventures participating.

The direct-to-consumer brand sells five science-backed products targeting areas such as sleep, recovery, and gut health. The company says it has grown fivefold in six months since its ₹5.5 crore pre-seed round in January. The new capital will support the development of its supplement’s portfolio, research and development, and team expansion as it targets substantial growth during FY27.

So/Facet Raises ₹10 Crore in Seed Funding

Mumbai-based So/Facet, co-founded by Aarushi Agrawal Naulakha and Abhishek Naulakha, raised ₹10 crore in seed funding announced on 19 October 2026. Sauce led the round, with participation from Mokobara co-founders Sangeet Agrawal and Navin Parwal, the Chona family office, Haleon South Asia President Kedar Lele, and Moonshot co-founder Devaiah Bopanna.

The brand sells IGI-certified lab-grown diamond jewellery, positioning it as an everyday accessory rather than a purchase limited to special occasions. So/Facet plans to launch online with six collections in November 2026 before expanding into physical retail. The funding will support brand building, design, technology and hiring, alongside an omnichannel expansion strategy that includes plans for more than 30 premium stores within three years.

Pre-Series A Funding: Bridging Product and Market

B-Arm Medical Technologies Raises ₹4.8 Crore in Pre-Series A Funding

Coimbatore-based B-Arm Medical Technologies, co-founded by SruthiSri Chandrasekaran, Chief Product Officer, Barath Ram Viswanathan Rajendran and Sriram Kothandaraman, raised ₹4.8 crore in pre-Series A funding on 10 October 2026. Mudhal Partners, the fund of Zoho co-founder Kumar Vembu, led the round alongside high-net-worth individuals.

B-Arm develops women's health products covering areas from puberty to menopause and operates across pulmonology and occupational therapy. The company has more than 10 patents and has raised approximately ₹9 crore across debt and equity. The latest capital will support expansion, new product development, and brand building as B-Arm seeks to strengthen its presence across India.

Series A Funding: Building Brands for Growth

Rotoris Raises ₹70 Crore in Series A Funding

Gurugram-based luxury watches brand Rotoris, co-founded by Prerna Gupta, Aakash Anand, Anant Narula and Kunal Kapania, raised ₹70 crore, approximately $8.5 million, in Series A funding on 27 October 2026. Blume Ventures led the round, with 9Unicorns, Centricity, family offices and actor Rannvijay Singha participating.

Rotoris develops engineering-led analogue watches with mechanical movements, sold through an invitation-only registry. Its first collection of 2,100 numbered watches reportedly sold out within days of its February 2026 launch. The fresh capital will support research and development, increased production capacity and international expansion as the brand seeks to build a larger presence in India's premium watch market and overseas.

CHOSEN Extends Series A Funding

Chennai-based skincare brand CHOSEN, founded by dermatologist Dr Renita Rajan, extended its Series A funding on 28 October 2026. The amount was not disclosed. Avnish Chhabria and Saurabh Kapoor, founders of Wellbeing Nutrition, backed the extension.

CHOSEN develops dermatologist-led skincare and haircare products, building its offering around science and clinical expertise. The extension follows a $5 million Series A led by Fireside Ventures earlier in 2026. The fresh capital will support skincare research and development and help the brand expand its product portfolio and reach more Indian consumers.

Growth-stage Funding: Scaling Businesses and Expanding Markets

Even Healthcare Raises Approximately ₹425 Crore in Series B Funding

Bengaluru-based managed-care company Even Healthcare, co-founded by Matilde Giglio, Alessandro Ialongo and Mayank Banerjee, raised $50 million, approximately ₹425 crore, in Series B funding on 19 October 2026. Khosla Ventures led the round, with Alpha Wave participating. The all-equity round valued Even at approximately $300 million, according to reports, and took its total funding beyond $120 million.

Even combines healthcare delivery, financing, and ongoing patient management through a managed-care model. The company currently operates two hospitals in Bengaluru and plans to open five hospitals across the city within six months, beginning with Indiranagar. The fresh capital will therefore directly support hospital expansion and the scaling of its managed-care model. The round makes Even Healthcare one of the largest women-co-founded startup fundraises recorded in October.

Live2.ai Raises ₹130 Crore in Pre-Series B Funding

Bengaluru-based Live2.ai, co-founded by J Venkat, CEO, Neha Suyal, COO, and Yash Arora, CTO, raised ₹130 crore, approximately $14 million, in a pre-Series B round announced on 27 October 2026. IvyCap Ventures led the round, which included both fresh capital and a secondary component providing partial liquidity to early shareholders.

Live2.ai operates an AI-native social intelligence and commerce platform that helps brands monitor online conversations, manage campaigns, and turn content into shoppable experiences. The company serves more than 200 brands and has reported strong revenue growth, with a significant share of its business coming from outside India. The fresh capital will support AI-agent development, enterprise sales and regional cloud infrastructure across North America, Europe and Asia-Pacific.

Troovy Raises ₹100 Crore in Series B Funding

Snacking brand Troovy, co-founded by Mansi Baranwal and Aditya Mukherjee, raised ₹100 crore in Series B funding on 27 October 2026. Fireside Ventures led the investment, with Sharrp Ventures and other investors participating.

Troovy develops clean-label snacks, sauces and spreads for consumers looking for alternatives to conventional packaged foods. The round follows a $5 million Series A raised in January 2026. The new funding will support research and development, increased manufacturing capacity, and wider distribution through quick-commerce platforms and offline retail. Troovy will also use the capital to develop new products and broaden its reach among Indian households.

Nat Habit Raises ₹142 Crore in Series C Funding

Ayurveda-focused personal-care brand Nat Habit, co-founded by Swagatika Das and Gaurav Agarwal, raised ₹142 crore, approximately $15 million, in Series C funding reported on 10 October 2026. Trident Growth Partners led the round, with Physis Capital and Hero Family Office joining existing investors Bertelsmann India Investments, Mirabilis Investment Trust and Sharrp Ventures.

Nat Habit develops personal-care products inspired by traditional Ayurvedic ingredients and formulations. The company will use the capital to broaden its product portfolio, expand its presence across quick-commerce and offline retail, and strengthen its footprint in Tier II and Tier III cities. The funding will also support increased production capacity as the brand prepares to serve a larger customer base.

MakeO Raises ₹90 Crore in Growth Funding

Mumbai-based MakeO, the parent company of clear-aligner brand Toothsi, raised ₹90 crore in funding announced on 13 October 2026. Singularity AMC led the round, with participation from DSP family office, Genesis and Unispace Ventures. MakeO was co-founded by Dr Arpi Mehta, Group CEO, alongside Dr Pravin Shetty, Dr Manjul Jain and Dr Anirudh Kale.

The company operates across dental, skin and hair treatments through its technology-led platform and has expanded into Southeast Asia following its acquisition of Singapore-based Zenyum. MakeO has also acquired Apple Dental, adding 20 clinics in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. The fresh capital will support offline expansion across India and Southeast Asia, strengthen manufacturing and backend technology, and support clinical centres and consumer experience. The company is targeting a doubling of revenue over the next two to three years.

October 2026: Women Founders Keep Capital Flowing

October's funding activity shows women founders building businesses across every major stage of the startup lifecycle, from ₹45 lakh pre-seed rounds to a ₹425 crore-equivalent Series B.

The month's largest investments are particularly notable for their sectoral diversity. Even Healthcare is expanding hospital infrastructure, Nat Habit is scaling an Indian personal-care brand, Live2.ai is taking AI-powered commerce tools to international markets, Troovy is increasing manufacturing and distribution, and MakeO is strengthening its dental technology and clinic network.

At the same time, smaller rounds are laying the foundations for the next generation of businesses. TailBlaze Longevity, AYA, Cosmochute, Maasi and Scooter are using early capital to validate products, build teams and establish their markets.

Taken together, the 15 funding rounds and more than ₹1,018 crore in disclosed capital point to a growing appetite for women-led businesses across both consumer and technology-driven sectors. While funding is only one measure of startup success, the breadth and scale of October's deals demonstrate that women founders are increasingly attracting capital to build, scale, and compete in diverse areas of India's economy.

The Women Entrepreneurs Review Team continues to track the funding journeys of women-led businesses across India's startup ecosystem. Watch this space for the November 2026 edition as we continue to follow funding announcements.