AWE Funds

AWE Funds (Achieving Women Equity Funds) is an early-stage venture capital firm based in Miami, Florida, that utilizes a gender-lens investing approach to back women-owned, led, or influenced companies. The firm primarily targets investments within the Indian market, focusing on gender-diverse businesses operating across the climate tech, health tech, financial technology, agriculture, and sustainability sectors. In April 2023, the organization announced the first close of its $15 million maiden India-focused fund, which aims to deliver both commercial financial returns and measurable economic development impact. Through this specific investment vehicle, the firm plans to allocate capital to approximately 15 early-stage startups over the fund's deployment lifecycle. The firm's broader ecosystem initiatives are supported by strategic partnerships and program grants from entities like the US Department of State. AWE Funds was established in 2019 by founder and managing partner Seema Chaturvedi.