8 JANUARY2026Neha Singh, Co-Founder, TracxnAs 2025 comes to a close, it's clear that the year marked a milestone for India's startup ecosystem. Funding flowed steadily, with notable traction in sectors like fintech, health-tech, logistics, and AI-driven solutions, highlighting the resilience and adaptability of women-led ventures. Founders navigated regulatory shifts, adopted sustainable business models, and leveraged technology to scale efficiently. Record IPOs and increased participation from family offices underscored the ecosystem's maturity, while repeat founders and seasoned leadership drove sharper, more concentrated investments.Looking ahead to 2026, women entrepreneurs are focused on building inclusive, innovation-driven, and AI-enabled enterprises, balancing growth with long-term value creation. The Women Entrepreneurs Review Magazine brings you insights from these trailblazing women on shaping the future of startups.We hear from the founders of RentenPe, Tracxn, Maritime SheEO, JustDeliveries, Manglam Spa and Resorts and Medical Linkers. FOUNDER VISIONShe is an Indian pioneer in the private investment arena and has over 10 years of experience working in venture finance, with some of her most notable investments including Practo and Freecharge. In 2012 she co-founded Tracxn (NSE: TRACXN), a global market intelligence provider for private company data along with Abhishek Goyal.For Neha 2025 was all about seeing the Indian startup ecosystem mature. She hails a maturing of founding teams and founder adaptability as well. 2025 saw the Indian Startup Ecosystem MaturingThe biggest learning from 2025 was seeing the Indian startup ecosystem truly come of age, something that was often spoken about earlier but became tangible this year. After spending over 15 years in the ecosystem, 2025 stood out as a proof point of maturity. It was a record year for IPOs of VC- and PE-backed companies, with multiple funds achieving exits and liquidity flowing back to LPs, much of which is now being reinvested locally. Founding teams were noticeably more seasoned, with a higher share of repeat founders Indian Women Founders Share 2025 Reflections & Outlook for 2026
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