Building the infrastructure for inclusive innovation
We connect founders, capital, and institutions across borders
Creating a global network where ambition meets opportunity, regardless of geography, gender, or background.
USD 10mn+
capital raised
1000+
investors
10,000+
Networking hours
USD 10M+
captial raised
1000+
investors
10000+
Networking hours
100+
Ecosystem partners
From vision to global movement
What began as a response to the gender funding gap has evolved into a connected inclusive innovation ecosystem. Here's how we got here.
2021
The Big Opportunity
The ecosystem grew rapidly and we opened up offline engagements across India and the Middle East along with stalwarts like HSBC, AWS and Zoho.
2023
Institutional Partnerships
Engaged 100+ corporate partners. Published the first State of Women in VC report. Hosted Global Inclusion Week across 5 cities.
2025
From Dubai to Davos
Encubay hosted a delegation of leaders at Davos during the World Economic Forum and expanded our footprint to Austria, Switzerland, Newyork, Singapore and Dubai.
2020
The Beginning
Encubay launched in the middle of the pandemic as a bold response to the gender funding gap — connecting women founders with capital, mentorship, and network access.
2022
The Encubay Angel Network
Expanded into Dubai, and launched the first female led Angel Network to have women and men fund female led startups.
2024
Global Expansion
Surpassed 10,000+ ecosystem members across founders, investors and corporates. The Wealthshift program launched to leverage the 30 Trillion dollar Wealth Transfer.
Mission
Our mission is to unlock access to capital, markets, and opportunities for founders, investors, corporates and governments — enabling them to scale, raise, and go global.
Vision
Our vision: to become the world's most trusted, human-first and inclusive network for entrepreneurial and economic growth.
2020–2025
Inclusive innovation
Encubay launched as a bold response to the gender funding gap. Over five years, we built the most connected ecosystem of women founders, investors, and corporate allies across 30+ countries.
Inclusive innovation
Encubay launched as a bold response to the gender funding gap. Over five years, we built the most connected ecosystem of women founders, investors, and corporate allies across 30+ countries.
2020
The Beginning
Surpassed 10,000+ ecosystem members across founders, investors and corporates. The Wealthshift program launched to leverage the 30 Trillion dollar Wealth Transfer.
The ecosystem grew rapidly and we opened up offline engagements across India and the Middle East along with stalwarts like HSBC, AWS and Zoho.
2021
The Big Opportunity
Encubay launched in the middle of the pandemic as a bold response to the gender funding gap — connecting women founders with capital, mentorship, and network access.
2020
The Beginning
2021
The Big Opportunity
Surpassed 10,000+ ecosystem members across founders, investors and corporates. The Wealthshift program launched to leverage the 30 Trillion dollar Wealth Transfer.
Expanded into Dubai, and launched the first female led Angel Network to have women and men fund female led startups.
2022
The Encubay Angel Network
Engaged 100+ corporate partners. Published the first State of Women in VC report. Hosted Global Inclusion Week across 5 cities.
2023
Institutional Partnerships
Surpassed 10,000+ ecosystem members across founders, investors and corporates. The Wealthshift program launched to leverage the 30 Trillion dollar Wealth Transfer.
2024
Global Expansion
Encubay hosted a delegation of leaders at Davos during the World Economic Forum and expanded our footprint to Austria, Switzerland, Newyork, Singapore and Dubai.
2025
From Dubai to Davos
Democratise access to capital, networks, and knowledge
We exist to level the playing field for underrepresented founders worldwide. Through curated connections, proprietary programs, and original research, we ensure that exceptional entrepreneurs have the infrastructure they need to build category-defining companies — regardless of where they start.
Our Vision for 2026
Innovation that is borderless, genderless, and merit-based
We envision a world where every exceptional founder has a fair shot at building a category-defining company. Where capital flows to merit, not networks. Where geography is an advantage, not a barrier. And where diversity is the default — not the exception.
Innovation that is borderless, genderless, and merit-based
We envision a world where every exceptional founder has a fair shot at building a category-defining company. Where capital flows to merit, not networks. Where geography is an advantage, not a barrier. And where diversity is the default — not the exception.
Our vision: to become the world’s most trusted, human first and inclusive network for entrepreneurial and economic growth where Innovation that is borderless, genderless, and merit-based
What guides us
Merit Over Pedigree
We believe exceptional founders exist everywhere — not just in traditional tech hubs or elite networks.
Radical Transparency
We share data, insights, and outcomes openly. Our ecosystem thrives on trust, not gatekeeping.
Global by Design
Every program, partnership, and initiative is built for cross-border impact from day one.
Relationships First
We prioritise depth over breadth. High-trust, face-to-face relationships drive everything we do.
Measurable Impact
We track capital raised, connections made, and outcomes achieved — not vanity metrics.
Long-Term Thinking
We build for decades, not quarters. Sustainable ecosystems require patience and conviction.
A world where every
every exceptional founder —
every exceptional founder —
regardless of geography, gender, or background —
regardless of geography, gender, or background —
OUR VALUES
What guides us
Radical Transparency
We share data, insights, and outcomes openly. Our ecosystem thrives on trust, not gatekeeping.
Global by Design
Every program, partnership, and initiative is built for cross-border impact from day one.
Measurable Impact
We track capital raised, connections made, and outcomes achieved — not vanity metrics.
Long-Term Thinking
We build for decades, not quarters. Sustainable ecosystems require patience and conviction.
Merit Over Pedigree
We believe exceptional founders exist everywhere — not just in traditional tech hubs or elite networks.
Relationships First
We prioritise depth over breadth. High-trust, face-to-face relationships drive everything we do.
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2026
Expanding the Ecosystem
Today, Encubay is broadening its mandate — connecting diverse founders, global capital, and institutional partners to build a more inclusive innovation economy.
founder and ceo
Deeksha Ahuja
Deeksha Ahuja is a serial entrepreneur, investor, and diversity enabler with 15 years of experience across education, consumer, and healthcare. She is the Founder of Encubay, a global business ecosystem connecting wealth, technology, and innovation to unlock access to capital, markets, and global networks across India, the UAE, Europe, and the U.S.
Through Encubay, Deeksha has launched multiple ecosystem-building initiatives, including India's first female-led angel network, a boutique consulting firm, and a mentoring program in collaboration with the U.S. Government. She was also selected among 14 women globally for the Fortune–U.S. Department of State Global Women's Mentoring Partnership.
Deeksha holds a management degree from St. Xavier's College, Mumbai, and founded Encubay in 2020 to bring founders, investors, and institutions together under one platform to drive venture growth and global expansion.
Our team
Sayali raut
Founders office
Karuna Kamble
head of global expansion and partnerships
Bineetha Reddy
head strategic partnerships and corporate development
The people behind Encubay
Sayali raut
Founders office
Karuna Kamble
head of global expansion and partnerships
