WELCOME TO SANGATNA ANGELS
Invest in Women. Invest in the Future
We are a organization built by and for women, to empower entrepreneurs who run socially responsible tech-powered businesses. Our network of professionals invests, mentors and enables women-led initiatives.
INVEST IN WOMEN FOR A POSITIVE FUTURE
Economic
Job creation
Financial independence
Increased purchasing power
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Social
Positive social impact
Equitable opportunities and pay
Reduced fraud
Enhanced firm value
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Personal
More autonomy
Securing childrens' future
Future mentors
Breaking glass ceilings
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Creative
Increased innovation
Newer, better solutions to everyday problems
Lean, efficient operations for money management
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Over 75 million enterprises in India
The enterprise space in India is large.
THE MARKET
Its only 20% of all enterprises in India.
13.5 - 15.7 million women-owned businesses
But woman-ownership is only on paper. A lot of these women owned enterprises are not controlled or run by women
Most are solopreneurs
40% of which can be more than self-employed.
Which means creating 150-170 million jobs: 25% of new jobs required for the entire working age population from now till 2030.
Create over 30 million women-owned enterprises
THE CHALLENGES
In our conversations with women entrepreneurs and investors alike, we have seen some themes / challenges repeating across sectors, businesses. While it may look simple at face value, the problems are way deeper than what meets the eye and unfolds in many different ways.
“Is this a hobby? Or are you serious about this”?
Lack of knowledge and skill
“I would love to set up this native arts & craft company for the local community. I don’t know how to go about it though.”
Access and awareness of finance
“The idea, material and proof of concept are all there. I need the funds to kickstart the venture, but unsure who to go to.”
Lack of professional support
“I have been able to tap local markets, but when it comes to export-import businesses I am not sure how to go about the legal and regulatory bodies”
Lack of awareness, reach
“Women investors? Really?! I did not know there are women friendly funds and investors. How do I get an audience with them?”
Cultural constraints and lack of role models
“Women working or doing anything outside the traditional household work is unheard of in my part of the world, most of these successful women entrepreneurs are from elsewhere.”
Self-doubt, lack of family support
“Is this a hobby? Or are
you serious about this?"
THE SOLUTION: SANGATNA
A community of investors:
• Creating a community of women investors (and male allies)
• Enabling investors to create a legacy by being part of impactful journeys
• Building a network of socially involved like-minded people
• Learn from professionals and existing angels
• Pay forward for a better tomorrow
A community of entrepreneurs:
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• Creating an exclusive community of women entrepreneurs
• Enabling access to mentorship, skills, legal and compliance
• Integration and access to formal and informal networks
• Access to relevant role models
• Organizations whose focus is on social impact
• Organizations that are tech enabled for scalability
