AWE (Achieving Women Equity) Funds

Good governance enhances enterprise value. Meeting and exceeding regulator driven compliance contributes to high governance. At AWE (Achieving Women Equity) Funds we hold this high standard not only for the companies we invest in but also for ourselves. Setting up a custodian for our investments drives greater transparency for our investors and we are fully on board with this. Delighted to partner with ICICI Bank’s custody team to effect this. Gurdeep S. Divya Sampath Harshdeep Singh SIMRAN JINDAL Ruchi Tandon (ICF PCC) Dr. (CA) Vikas S. Chaturvedi Alpesh B Patel OBE Nitin Sachdeva Komal Goyal Bipin Agravat

We have all looked up to Rahul Bajaj Bajaj Auto Ltd, Azim Premji Wipro and Shiv Nadar HCLTech among others as doyens of India’s powerful business acumen. Meeting their children in Davos reinforced the serious leadership advantage India has today. This is a special asset in today’s world needing such leadership. Sanjiv Bajaj @roshni nadar @rishabh premji AWE (Achieving Women Equity) Funds seeks to support such future leaders through our catalytic investments in Climate, Health, Fintech and Future of Work. 2X Global Ruchi Tandon (ICF PCC) Ruchee Anand Asahi Pompey MR Rangaswami Sanjeev Joshipura Isabelle Caroline Ganz Mukesh Aghi Gaurav Verma Harshdeep Singh Craig Gifford David Easton Aparna Mangla Sangeeta Khemlani Biby

The announcement of a 100 billion rupee ($1.16 billion) Fund of Funds and the exploration of a dedicated Deep Tech fund in the Union Budget 2025 will be catalytic at multiple levels. ???? ?????? ???????? ?????????????????????? ???????? ???????? ?????? ?????????????? ???????????????????? ?????????????? ????????????????, ?????? ???? ???????? ???????? ???????????????? ?????????????? ????????????. Disruptive climate mitigation and adaptation innovation is often rooted in deeptech which needs venture capital. ???? ???????????????????? ?????????? ?????????????? ???????? ???????? ???? ??????????, ?????? ???????????????????? ???? ???????????????????? ?? ?????????????? ???????????????????? ???????????? ?????????? ???????? ?????????????? ?????? ????????-???????????? '?????????????? ??????????????' ???? ????????????????. This will in turn propel solutions based on cutting-edge technologies incorporating advanced manufacturing, AI, robotics, blockchain, among others. #UnionBudget2025 #FundOfFunds #ClimateAction #VentureCapital #TechForGood Indian Venture and Alternate Capital Association (IVCA) Rajat Tandon Seema Chaturvedi

We are excited to share a special milestone for us at AWE (Achieving Women Equity) Funds! We are now launching the ?????? ????????????????????—?????? ?????????? ???? ?????????????????? ???????????????????? ??????????????. ?????? ???????? ???? ????????????: to create opportunities for women from all backgrounds and build a more inclusive venture capital ecosystem. This will be an immersive experience which will include ???? ?????????????????? ???????????????? ???????????????? ???? ?? ??????????-???? ?????????????????? ????????-?????????? ????????????????????. This program will equip the participants with the skills, knowledge, and network they need to succeed in venture investments. We are grateful for the support from the ?????????????? ???????????? ???????????? ???????? (????????) its manager 2X Global, the supporters USAID, Visa ???????????????????? UPS FOUNDATION INC Reckitt. This is allowing us to create a new set of capital allocators who will driver gender equitable climate action.. This is just the beginning, and we cannot wait to see the incredible impact these future leaders will create. Join us to help change the game, together! #AWEFellowship #WomenInInvesting #BreakingBarriers #DiversityInVC Seema Chaturvedi

AWE (Achieving Women Equity) Funds' leadership Seema Chaturvedi and Isabelle Caroline Ganz are delighted to be participating in meetings at Davos during the week of WEF 2025, and will be in Davos from January 19, 2025 to January 25, 2025. It will be great to meet missioned aligned stakeholders. Please reach out to [email protected] to schedule meetings with us.

As the dust settles on the COP29 Azerbaijan climate summit in Baku, the pledge to triple annual climate finance to $300 billion by 2035 has sparked intense debate. While this is a step forward, the figure pales in comparison to the $1.3 trillion annual goal by 2030 that many nations in the Global South, including India, rightfully advocated for.? India’s rejection of the deal calls to attention the urgent need for imminent action particularly for developing nations that need substantial support to address mitigation, adaptation, and resilience.? At AWE (Achieving Women Equity) Funds, we believe that equitable climate finance is not just a matter of fairness, it is essential for sustainable global progress. Investments in scalable, innovative solutions across sectors like renewable energy, sustainable agriculture, and water management are critical to addressing the climate crisis. Yet, these investments require bold, immediate commitments, not distant, incremental goals.? This moment calls for collective reflection. How do we ensure climate finance reaches those who need it most, and how can private capital play bridge the gap?? We stand committed to empowering climate innovations and advancing a just transition for vulnerable communities. Let’s keep the conversation going and push for meaningful action, because the planet cannot wait.? #ClimateAction #SustainableInvesting #COP29 #GlobalSouth #ClimateFinance Seema Chaturvedi Padma Chandrasekaran Holly Flanagan Scott Featherston Asahi Pompey Divya Sampath Harshdeep Singh Maulshree Trivedi Rajendra Lora Chandrakanta Sahu Shabnam Wazed Mini Suri Vaishali Kulkarni Ravi Bhogu Aparna Bhogu

Our Founder and Managing Partner, Seema Chaturvedi, will be joining the prestigious ASCEND Programme at the Sankalp Bharat Summit 2024 at RUDRAKSH - International Cooperation and Convention Centre, Varanasi on 26th November 2024.? Over the past 16 years, the Sankalp Forum, an initiative by Intellecap, has grown into one of the world’s largest platforms for impact enterprises, showcasing and discovering 2,780+ entrepreneurs, connecting them with 1,000+ investors, and enabling them to raise over $800 million in funding and $1.3 million in cash grants. Sankalp’s efforts have catalyzed a global movement, engaging governments, corporations, the G8 and G20 platforms, and civil society to advance inclusive development approaches.? This year’s Sankalp Bharat Summit is focused on celebrating local and regional innovations that reflect the unique potential of Indian enterprises. Under the theme, “From India to the World: Impact Unicorns Shaping the Future,” the summit will highlight enterprises driving transformative change while fostering collaborations that deliver meaningful returns.? With a career spanning across 25 years, Seema will bring her extensive experience in fostering scalable innovations in #Climate, #Health, #Education, and #FinTech to evaluate and empower seed-stage startups poised to transform the innovation landscape in India.? At AWE (Achieving Women Equity) Funds, we are committed to supporting transformative solutions and fostering collaborations that create lasting impact. #SankalpForum #ImpactInvesting #AngelInvesting #IndianStartups #ClimateInnovation #AWEFunds #FromIndiatotheWorld #AavishkaarFoundation #SankalpBharat24 #Aavishkaar

AWE Funds Ropes In Arun Seth To Its Investment Committee Arun Seth’s contributions to the business world are marked by over 17 years as the founding Managing Director and Chairman of British Telecom in India. His extensive corporate governance experience includes serving on the boards of prominent Indian and global enterprises Read full story on: https://lnkd.in/gpUyix86 Seema Chaturvedi | AWE (Achieving Women Equity) Funds Annurag Batra | Noor Fathima Warsia l Chetan Mehra l Resham Suhail

Industry veteran, Arun Seth, has joined AWE (Achieving Women Equity) Funds’ Investment Committee! With over 17 years of distinguished experience, Arun has played pivotal roles in shaping the corporate landscape. As the founding MD and Chairman of BT Group India, and with a strong portfolio of governance roles across global enterprises like Narayana Health, Tech Mahindra, and CyberMedia, we are looking forward to Arun's invaluable expertise at AWE Funds. Beyond his corporate achievements, Arun’s dedication to entrepreneurship and social responsibility shines through his active contributions to organizations such as nasscom foundation , IAN Group (formerly Indian Angel Network), and The/Nudge Institute Foundation. He is also deeply involved in empowering entrepreneurs and the sustainable business ecosystems. At AWE Funds, Arun’s vast experience will help us scale our impact across #ClimateTech, #HealthTech, #Fintech, and the #FutureofWork sectors, as we continue our mission to drive inclusive growth and sustainable solutions across India. Our Founder, Seema Chaturvedi said "We are thrilled to welcome Arun to our team. His strategic insights and passion for innovation will undoubtedly strengthen our investment thesis. With his guidance, we aim to accelerate the growth of startups that are driving positive change and addressing critical global challenges." Welcome aboard, Arun! #AWEFunds #SustainableInvesting #ClimateTech #Fintech #HealthTech #FutureOfWork #InclusiveGrowth #Leadership #ImpactInvesting Entrepreneur India, People Matters, YourStory Media, Hindu Business Lines, BW Disrupt

Welcome?AWE (Achieving Women Equity) Funds: The newest member of?Indian Venture and Alternate Capital Association (IVCA) AWE (Achieving Women Equity) Funds is an early-stage growth venture fund that invests in value-creating entrepreneurs spearheading innovations that promote sustainability. AWE Funds focuses on investing in future leaders driven by technology-led innovation, with a commitment to advancing gender-equitable climate action. The fund specialises in investments at the pre-Series A and Series A stages, particularly in sectors such as climate, health, agriculture, fintech, and edtech. Explore more at:?https://www.awefunds.com/ Indian Venture and Alternate Capital Association (IVCA), representing the alternate asset industry, is excited to have?AWE (Achieving Women Equity) Funds?on board. Their expertise and dedication are invaluable assets to our association and the broader investment community. We look forward to a fruitful collaboration and the shared pursuit of fostering a dynamic investment landscape. #IVCAMember?#VentureCapital?#Innovation?#InvestmentExcellence