Marwari Catalysts Rolls Out Thrive 9.0 for Women AI Firms

By: WE Staff | Wednesday, 10 December 2025

• MCats unveils Thrive 9.0, spotlighting six women-led ventures driving Healthcare and AI innovation in India
• It enables founders to grow from addressing India’s needs to building solutions with global impact
• MCats fuels women-led startups through early support, funding, and network

Marwari Catalysts (MCats) has launched the newest edition of its Thrive 9.0 accelerator, showcasing six promising, women-led startups shaping the future of Healthcare and AI in India. MCats chooses to lead by example by intentionally building a more inclusive startup ecosystem with 35% of its portfolio driven by female entrepreneurs.

MCats is strongly committed to women-led ventures, aiding in finding founders early, supporting them with capital and co-investors, and creating a system of connection that drives 5-10x business and valuation growth. The batch features many visionary founders shaping high-growth markets with innovative, scalable solutions.

Sushil Sharma, CEO & Founder of Marwari Catalysts, said that these founders bring forth real Indian challenges and are built for scale, proving that innovation and leadership are not limited by gender. According to Ms. Ruby Sinha, President, BRICS CCI WE and Programme Lead, BRICS CCI WE WISE, "Innovation, collaboration, and access to funding are core pillars of the WISE initiative, and we commend Marwari Catalysts for their efforts to empower women entrepreneurs with a focus on technology, thus advancing the cause of inclusive innovation for creating a sustainable global economy.''

Divya Multani Jain, Partner - Marwari Catalysts Group, added, "MCats understands India beyond metros, and together, we are building solutions rooted in culture and community, giving them a global platform."