IMC Ladies’ Wing celebrates game-changing startups led by women

In an exciting, offline version of Shark Tank India, the Ladies’ Wing of IMC Chamber of Commerce and Industry hosted a business pitching contest, inviting businesswomen from different walks of life.

IMPACT 2024 was a remarkable ensemble of recognition, empowerment, and innovation that celebrated and promoted women-led businesses at the Walchand Hirachand Hall, inside the iconic IMC Building in Churchgate, Mumbai, on March 19th, 2024.

The stage was set for five businesses to prove their mettle in front of a live audience.

1. Anatomech, represented by CEO Divia Kashi Kaushik, offers devices for home-based management of chronic circulatory insufficiencies.

2. Cashvisory, co-founded by Arpita Sinha, provides advisory solutions and expense management tools.

3. Gifto Lexia, co-founded by Tina Paul, offers a digital platform to identify dyslexia and other learning disabilities.

4. Maw & Paw, co-founded by Christina Sunny, provides Ayurvedic solutions for pets, promoting healthy and happy pet families.

5. Utopian, co-founded by Shweta Tare, offers healthy smoothies and superfoods.

The highlight of IMPACT 2024 was its groundbreaking Women Entrepreneurship Tank (WE Tank) Program, supported by Bioriidl, a biotechnology incubator. The initiative provided a platform for women to showcase their transformative business ideas to investors, fostering a realm of possibility and potential.

“I must acknowledge that the task of selecting the top 5 finalists was no easy feat. Each application showcased exceptional potential and innovation, making the decision-making process incredibly challenging. However, through careful deliberation and thorough review, we were able to identify the most promising ventures that demonstrated the highest level of merit and promise,” said Ms. Soha Parekh, Chairperson of IMPACT.

Distinguished figures from the investment world, including Paula Mariwala, Sasha Mirchandani, Arjun Vaidya and Kruti Raiyani lent their expertise and insight, evaluating proposals and nurturing budding ventures with invaluable mentorship and guidance. The keynote speech was presented by Ajaita Shah, Founder and CEO of Frontier Markets.

Anatomech claimed the coveted Investors’ Award, while Maw & Paw garnered the adoration of the audience, earning the Audience Choice Award. Their triumphs stand as a testament to the transformative power of vision, dedication, and perseverance.