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Strongher Ventures

Cat I · Managed by StrongHer Ventures

Backing women. Building the future.

SEBI-encouraged funds — venture capital, SME, social-impact and infrastructure. Close-ended, generally unleveraged.

Overview

About

Strongher Ventures is a SEBI-registered Category I Alternative Investment Fund focused on backing women-led and women-centric businesses in India. Managed by StrongHer Capital Advisors Private Limited, the fund aims to bridge the gender funding gap by investing in early and growth-stage startups that are either founded by women or serve women as a primary market. The platform is part of a broader global StrongHer network that supports female entrepreneurship through capital, mentorship, and ecosystem building. The fund invests across sectors such as consumer, fintech, health, education, and digital platforms, with a strong emphasis on scalable, impact-driven business models. By combining capital with strategic guidance and a strong network of operators and investors, Strongher Ventures is positioned as a catalyst for inclusive innovation and long-term value creation.

Investment philosophy

Strongher Ventures focuses on gender-lens investing, backing high-potential women founders and businesses addressing women-centric markets. The fund emphasizes inclusive growth, strong governance, and long-term value creation while addressing systemic capital access gaps.

Team17

Shailja Chandra

Managing Partner

Shailja Chandra is the Managing Partner at StrongHer Capital Advisors and a seasoned leader with extensive experience across government, policy, and corporate leadership roles, focusing on enabling women-led economic growth.

Ruchi Kalra

Venture Partner

Ruchi Kalra is a Venture Partner at StrongHer Ventures and Co-founder of OfBusiness, bringing deep operational and entrepreneurial expertise to the fund.

Ankita Vashistha

Managing Partner

Ankita Vashistha, Managing Partner, has over 15 years of experience in private equity and venture capital. She is a recognized thought leader in the industry, having founded Wavemaker Labs and successfully managing two prior venture funds. As a top performer with a proven track record, Ankita is passionate about identifying and supporting promising early-stage tech companies.

Frank Pendle

Avinash Vashistha

Pushkina Nautiyal

Abhay Vashistha

Somdutta Singh

Registration

SEBI registration

SEBI-registered

SEBI registration no.IN/AIF1/22-23/1180

RegisteredDec 2022 (3 years ago)

Valid untilPerpetual

Contact personAnthony Rajesh

AddressTholons Tower 346 17th Cross HIG Colony Dollars Colony, Bangalore, Karnataka, 560094

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