Against the backdrop of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) match between UP Warriorz and Mumbai Indians at the Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on February 26, Capri Sports and She Capital hosted an evening that went beyond cricket.
It was about cheering women on and off the field—whether as athletes or founders—who continue to push forward despite challenges, said a press release.
With International Women’s Day around the corner, the event focused on a simple message. Progress, like cricket, is a team sport. And, when women champion women, they create opportunities and set new benchmarks, proving that there’s room for everyone to succeed. It’s about building a future where talent, not gender, defines the game, the release stated.
The exclusive gathering brought together 20 leading founders, including Ruchi Deepak, Co-founder, Acko; Neha Bagaria, Founder, HerKey; Ezhil Subbian, CEO, String Bio Pvt Ltd, from Bengaluru, fostering conversations on innovation, leadership, and breaking barriers.
The event highlighted the parallels between sports and entrepreneurship, emphasising resilience, strategy, and teamwork. This also came down to the match embodying the same spirit.
UP Warriorz’s Grace Harris’ fiery 45 off 26, former U19 vice captain Shweta Sehrawat’s confident, well-paced innings, and Dinesh Vrinda’s steady 33 set the stage for an exciting game.
“She Capital and Capri Sports taglines read together say ‘Together, We Can’ ‘Change the Game’. Women founders came together to cheer for women athletes, proving that when we show up for each other, we create more opportunities, more role models and ensure women get the recognition they truly deserve,” said Anisha Singh, Founder, She Capital
“Sport and business share a common thread—resilience, strategy, and breaking barriers. Partnering with She Capital to bring together women founders and leaders for this match experience is a step towards building stronger networks and celebrating women making an impact,” said added Jinisha Sharma, Director, Capri Sports.
She Capital is India’s leading fund for high-growth, women-led and co-led startups with global potential, with investments in brands such as Ellementry and Brainsight AI, and a successful exit from Clovia. Backing 14 stellar startups so far, She Capital continues to invest in transformative founders while driving strong returns.
Capri Sports, a key initiative under Capri Global led by Director Jinisha Sharma, is focused on promoting sports at all levels, with an emphasis on women athletes and driving visibility for women’s sports in India.
