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    CXXO

    Collective

    Purpose

    Build a vibrant community of women leaders to champion the next generation of women founder-CEOs for inclusive growth and opportunities to reach the top.

    Mission

    CXXO is leveling the playing field for women founder-CEOs in shaping India’s digital future by creating exponential value in the economy.

    Our Pledge

    Funding Support

    Inclusive Growth

    Leadership Network

    Startup Ecosystem

    The role of women leaders is paramount for a thriving startup ecosystem. Inclusive growth cannot happen without having more opportunities for them. This Program will champion the next generation of women founder-CEOs.

    Vani Kola

    Foundation

    Capital

    Access to capital solves the early-stage funding bias for women founder-CEOs.

    Community

    A wide network expands women leaders’ circle and bridges the access gap, offering a sense of belonging.

    Coaching

    Need-specific learning and support from industry leaders increases the odds of succeeding.

    $10M

    in funding has been announced
    to champion women founder-CEOs to create role models for the future.

    There’s a dire need to alter this disparity and make inclusiveness the norm in the startup ecosystem.

    Kalaari is committed to increasing the number of women CEOs in the Indian startup ecosystem by offering funding, coaching, community, mentoring, and more.

    Let’s pledge to have more women leaders at the helm to build a thriving Indian economy.

    Submit Business Plan
    Goda Ramkumar
    Lavanya
    Rajashree R
    Gazal Kalra

    Committed

    Innovator

    Building

    Scale

    Resilient

    Risk Taker

    Future

    Role Model

    Visionary Women

    If this is you, then CXXO Community is your active partner to fulfil your aspirations throughout your leadership journey.


    Let’s rewrite the narrative of the Indian economy by increasing the number of women-led startups.

    1

    Applications &
    Shortlisting

    After receiving your application, CXXO will evaluate the opportunity thoroughly to assess the fit with our investment strategy. We will respond to you with any additional questions if required and provide you with authentic feedback.

    If you are shortlisted, you will be invited to present to the CXXO Investment Committee, a dynamic group of champions committed to creating a level playing field for women founder-CEOs.

    2

    CXXO Investment
    Committee

    The Investment Committee (IC) will include 5-7 members from the CXXO Advisors. The committee meetings will be virtual, or in-person, based on circumstances. The Kalaari team will brief you and help you prepare for the meeting.

    The committee will evaluate shortlisted startups with the investment decisions based on parameters like the uniqueness of the product, founding team, depth of market opportunity, current traction, team, and competition.

    3

    Selection to the CXXO Program

    Within two weeks of the IC, CXXO will communicate the investment decision or additional questions, if any. You can expect us to offer fair and standard investment terms. We endeavor to make the funding process short and create a mutually beneficial outcome for everyone.

    Our commitment is to be respectful and responsive to you. Most importantly, we value your time and effort.

    4

    Program Expectations

    The CXXO Program is a highly-tailored program. To begin with, we will spend time with you to understand your specific needs. Subsequently, we will assign CXXO Champions committed to creating success and scale for female-run companies to advise you in your growth journey. The champions will be mapped carefully to add value to your startup based on your requirements and their area of expertise.

    The first cycle of the Program is expected to run for 8-10 months. It will be delivered via a series of expert sessions and masterclasses held by accomplished mentors and industry leaders around the relevant program themes.

    5

    Continued Support

    The women founder-CEOs will continue to be part of the CXXO Community through alumni engagement and regular champion meetings. In addition, we will continue to provide you with access to select networks of investors, mentors, and leaders that can add value to your startup. We will be cheering for your success.

    The CXXO Community

    A community of industry experts passionate about entrepreneurship and
    women’s leadership in startups

    All Board Members Champions Portfolio
    Vani Kola
    Vani Kola
    Managing Director, Kalaari Capital
    Lathika Pai
    Lathika Pai
    Country Head, Microsoft, Venture Capital and PE Partnerships
    Paroma Roy Chowdhury
    Paroma Roy Chowdhury
    Professor of Practice, Shiv Nadar University
    Priyanka Gill
    Priyanka Gill
    Founder & CEO, POPxo - Plixxo, Co-founder & President, MyGlamm,
    Shradha Sharma
    Shradha Sharma
    Founder & CEO, YourStory Media
    Swati Bhargava
    Swati Bhargava
    Co-founder, CashKaro
    Gazal Kalra 
    Gazal Kalra 
    Co-founder, ex-Rivigo
    Goda Ramkumar
    Goda Ramkumar
    AVP, Data Science, Swiggy
    Lakshmi Venu 
    Lakshmi Venu 
    MD, Sundaram Clayton
    Lavanya Nalli
    Lavanya Nalli
    Vice Chairperson, Nalli Sarees
    Rajashree R. 
    Rajashree R. 
    CMO, TCS
    Dr.Garima Sawhney
    Dr.Garima Sawhney
    Co-founder, Pristyn Care
    Neha Bagaria
    Neha Bagaria
    Founder, Herkey
    Malini Adapureddy
    Malini Adapureddy
    Founder, Deconstruct
    Kanupriya Mundhra
    Kanupriya Mundhra
    Co-founder, aastey
    Jeevika Tyagi
    Jeevika Tyagi
    Co-founder & CEO, aastey
    Radhika Ghai
    Radhika Ghai
    Co-founder, CEO, Kindlife
    Manasa Garemella
    Manasa Garemella
    Co-founder, CEO, Kindlife
    Diksha Pande
    Diksha Pande
    Co-founder, Samosa Party
    Prerna Jhunjhunwala
    Prerna Jhunjhunwala
    Founder, Creative Galileo

    What’s in a Name?

    CXXO is a unique blend of ‘CEO’ and ‘XX’. The ‘XX’ element symbolizes the female chromosomes and alludes to the individuality, impact, sophistication, and resilience of next-gen women founder-CEOs. The letters ‘C’ and ‘O’ indicate the boldness of our aspiration to see more women at the helm of Indian unicorns.

    Join the cause and build a community

    Become a part of the CXXO movement. Join the community as a growth
    investor or a mentor to support women founder-CEOs in the country.

    Share Your Ideas

    FAQs

    The CXXO Program is for women founder-CEOs. If you are a woman founder-CEO, building an early-stage disruptive technology business and want to receive personalized support for scaling your business, this Program is for you. We have many leaders/path makers who are passionate about seeing more women at the top of large companies dedicating their time, willing to offer their support with Kalaari Capital to make this vision possible. Founding teams with men co-founders, can also apply.

    We believe systematic support can make a difference. At Kalaari, we believe in partnering early on with founders and supporting them through their growth journey.

    It is never too early! We’re always keen to meet and love interacting with early-stage women founder-CEOs on their ideas.

    If you have a novel business idea, are customer obsessed and passionate about solving a problem, we want to hear from you.

    We are a sector-agnostic fund and invest in all business models that have technology at its core, be it consumer, B2B, enterprise tech or direct to consumer businesses. If you are solving an interesting problem, we would love to speak to you.

    Feel free to send any resource that will allow us to understand your business better – a pitch deck, a one pager or a short video.

    Once in touch, we will spend time with you to understand more about your business and provide any feedback that can be helpful for your business.

    We will review the material you share with us. Please allow us two weeks to review. If your pitch or business plan fits our investment criteria, we will get in touch with you. Be assured that we will definitely respond to you with helpful feedback in case your startup does not fit our investment strategy at this time.

    The CXXO Program will continue to onboard visionary entrepreneurs throughout the year and does not have any deadlines. We are dedicated to creating the next generation of women role models. We would like to partner and collaborate with women founder-CEOs to enable extraordinary outcomes and change the status quo of limited funding to women entrepreneurs.

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    $10M

    set aside for female founder-CEOs.

    CXXO announces 10 mn annual seed fund for women founder-CEOs

    CXXO, a Kalaari Capital initiative, launches a programme to level the playing field for women founder-CEOs in India, through access to capital, community and coaching.

    Resource Central

    Women 2.0

    Nasscom Publications

    Guides for Women in Business

    Girls Who Code

    NITI Aayog’s Woman Entrepreneur Programme (WEP)

    Thank you for submitting your business plan. We appreciate your interest in CXXO.

    Thank you for submitting your business plan. We appreciate your interest in CXXO.

    Thank you for contact us. We appreciate your interest in CXXO.

    Thank you for contact us. We appreciate your interest in CXXO.

    Calling All Women-Founder CEOs




















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    FAQs

    Who should apply?

    The CXXO Program is for women founder-CEOs. If you are a woman founder-CEO, building an early-stage disruptive technology business and want to receive personalized support for scaling your business, this Program is for you. We have many leaders/path makers who are passionate about seeing more women at the top of large companies dedicating their time, willing to offer their support with Kalaari Capital to make this vision possible. Founding teams with men co-founders, can also apply.

    We believe Systematic support can make a difference. At Kalaari, we believe in partnering early on with founders and supporting them through their growth journey.

    When should I get in touch?

    It is never too early! We’re always keen to meet and love interacting with early-stage women founder-CEOs on their ideas.

    If you have a novel business idea, are customer obsessed and passionate about solving a problem, we want to hear from you.

    Do you have any areas/spaces of interest you prefer to invest in?
    We are a sector-agnostic fund and invest in all business models that have technology at its core, be it consumer, B2B, enterprise tech or direct to consumer businesses. If you are solving an interesting problem, we would love to speak to you.

    What information do you need while getting in touch?

    Feel free to send any resource that will allow us to understand your business better – a pitch deck, a one pager or a short video.

    Once in touch, we will spend time with you to understand more about your business and provide any feedback that can be helpful for your business.

    What happens after I’ve gotten in touch?
    We will review the material you share with us. Please allow us two weeks to review. If your pitch or business plan fits our investment criteria, we will get in touch with you. Be assured that we will definitely respond to you with helpful feedback in case your startup does not fit our investment strategy at this time.

    Till when can I apply for the CXXO Program?
    The CXXO Program will continue to onboard visionary entrepreneurs throughout the year and does not have any deadlines. We are dedicated to creating the next generation of women role models. We would like to partner and collaborate with women founder-CEOs to enable extraordinary outcomes and change the status quo of limited funding to women entrepreneurs.

    Calling All Women-Founder CEOs








      Or


      FAQs

      The CXXO Program is for women founder-CEOs. If you are a woman founder-CEO, building an early-stage disruptive technology business and want to receive personalized support for scaling your business, this Program is for you. We have many leaders/path makers who are passionate about seeing more women at the top of large companies dedicating their time, willing to offer their support with Kalaari Capital to make this vision possible. Founding teams with men co-founders, can also apply.

      We believe Systematic support can make a difference. At Kalaari, we believe in partnering early on with founders and supporting them through their growth journey.

      It is never too early! We’re always keen to meet and love interacting with early-stage women founder-CEOs on their ideas.

      If you have a novel business idea, are customer obsessed and passionate about solving a problem, we want to hear from you.

      We are a sector-agnostic fund and invest in all business models that have technology at its core, be it consumer, B2B, enterprise tech or direct to consumer businesses. If you are solving an interesting problem, we would love to speak to you.

      Feel free to send any resource that will allow us to understand your business better – a pitch deck, a one pager or a short video.

      Once in touch, we will spend time with you to understand more about your business and provide any feedback that can be helpful for your business.

      We will review the material you share with us. Please allow us two weeks to review. If your pitch or business plan fits our investment criteria, we will get in touch with you. Be assured that we will definitely respond to you with helpful feedback in case your startup does not fit our investment strategy at this time.
      The CXXO Program will continue to onboard visionary entrepreneurs throughout the year and does not have any deadlines. We are dedicated to creating the next generation of women role models. We would like to partner and collaborate with women founder-CEOs to enable extraordinary outcomes and change the status quo of limited funding to women entrepreneurs.

      We’re still working on ideas to create a movement. As we take the initial steps in this journey, we believe your thoughts can help us shape this movement, making it more inclusive.


















        We’re still working on ideas to create a movement. As we take the initial steps in this journey, we believe your thoughts can help us shape this movement, making it more inclusive.






          We’re still working on ideas to create a movement. As we take the initial steps in this journey, we believe your thoughts can help us shape this movement, making it more inclusive.


















            We’re still working on ideas to create a movement. As we take the initial steps in this journey, we believe your thoughts can help us shape this movement, making it more inclusive.