Shiplog Bags ₹6.5 Cr Seed Round to Power AI-Led, 4-Hour Deliveries for D2C Brands

A new cohort of women founders is reshaping Indian fintech, a sector projected to reach US $420 billion by 2029 on the back of 31 % CAGR growth. While female-led startups still capture fewer than 9 % of the country’s venture-capital rupees, their influence is expanding through capital-efficient business models, AI-driven risk tools and products built for first-time users.This article spotlights seven leaders—Chaitra Chidanand (Simpl & SALT), Prachi Dharani (PayGlocal), Sucharita Mukherjee (Kaleidofin), Sayali Karanjkar (PaySense/ElasticRun), Meghna Suryakumar (Crediwatch), Hardika Shah (Kinara Capital) and Mabel Chacko (Open)—whose companies collectively.