Empowering Women Entrepreneurs in Fintech and Agri tech Startups in India

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Published: 2025-10-25
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Women entrepreneurship, FinTech, AgriTech, India, startup ecosystem, gender gap, venture capital

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R. Mithunkumar Naik
R. Selvi

Abstract

This study examines the landscape of women entrepreneurship in India’s rapidly evolving FinTech and AgriTech sectors. Despite India’s significant economic growth and technological advancement, women entrepreneurs continue to face substantial barriers in accessing funding, mentorship, and market opportunities. Through a mixed-methods approach combining quantitative surveys and qualitative interviews with 150 women entrepreneurs across both sectors, this research identifies key challenges and proposes strategic interventions. The findings reveal that while women-led startups in FinTech and AgriTech demonstrate comparable performance metrics to male-led ventures, they receive disproportionately less funding and face unique socio-cultural barriers. This study contributes to the growing body of literature on gender entrepreneurship in emerging economies, providing actionable insights for policymakers, investors, and ecosystem stakeholders.

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Vol. 9 No. 03 (2025): VIKSIT BHARAT@2047

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Research Articles
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Author Biographies

R. Mithunkumar Naik

Research Scholar, Department of Studies in Economics, Shivagangothri, Davangere University, Davanagere.

R. Selvi

Professor, Department of Studies in Economics, Shivagangothri, Davangere University, Davanagere.

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R. Mithunkumar Naik, & R. Selvi. (2025). Empowering Women Entrepreneurs in Fintech and Agri tech Startups in India. ಅಕ್ಷರಸೂರ್ಯ (AKSHARASURYA), 9(03), 107 to 115. https://aksharasurya.com/index.php/latest/article/view/1631

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