IIM Bangalore, Goldman Sachs collaborate to train women entrepreneurs

MUMBAI: IIM Bangalore's incubation arm NSRCEL in collaboration with Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women on Monday announced the launch of Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women Finance for Growth initiative in the country.

The initiative is designed to equip women entrepreneurs with an enhanced understanding of business finance and provide mentoring and networking opportunities to accelerate their fundraising journey, a statement said. The first cohort of the initiative commenced on August 7, it added.

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Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women Finance for Growth offers intensive finance education, tailored mentorship, and exclusive networking opportunities. It comprises three modules. Participants first take a basic finance module. Upon successful completion of the first module, a second advanced finance module will be made available for a select group of high potential women entrepreneurs, the statement said.

The final module will include bespoke mentoring from IIMB faculty members, finance industry experts, bankers, venture capitalists and angel investors, to provide practical learnings and advice tailored to the specific needs of each entrepreneur, the statement added.