To understand the root causes of gender disparities in India’s investment landscape, the UK Government with Intellecap conducted a comprehensive market assessment including a first-of-its-kind industry-wide survey and stakeholder consultations.

The report presents a nuanced analysis of gender inclusion in India’s private equity and venture capital sectors highlighting both the business case for investing in women and the systemic barriers that persist. It introduces a five-stage framework- Awareness, Understanding, Commitment, Action, and Institutionalisation, and identifies eight key levers of change across organisational practices and the investment lifecycle.

With actionable strategies for fund managers and ecosystem actions including , LPs, DFIs, accelerators and investees – the report offers a roadmap to embed gender inclusion in investment decision making and operations to advance the cause of gender inclusion in the PE and VC industry in India.