What Neythri does

Neythri Inc. is a U.S.-incorporated 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in March 2020 by co-founders Mythili Sankaran, Chitra Nayak, and Sruthi Ramaswami, headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area. The organization's mission is to foster, engage, and advance a global community of South Asian professional women. It operates as a tiered membership-based professional network that has scaled to 3,700+ members across 2,000+ companies, including 600+ Fortune 500 employers, with a stated leadership concentration of 48% at Director level or above and 300+ C-suite members. The core offering, the Leadership Circle membership tier at $999.99 per year, provides access to a secure private member portal, searchable directory, blog publishing rights, speaking opportunities, and participation in three signature programs: the Board Readiness Program (four bi-weekly sessions included free; $750 standalone for non-members), Salons (intimate 10-12 person peer cohorts), and Industry Roundtables organized by sector (Corporate Board, Go-to-Market, Healthcare, Finance). An annual flagship Leadership Summit & Gala is hosted in Palo Alto, CA, with tiered tickets priced at $239.99-$399.99, and the organization accepts tax-deductible donations as a 501(c)(3).

The underlying technology stack is non-proprietary: a Wix-hosted public website (neythri.org) and a separate third-party member portal (members.neythri.org), with no SaaS product, no public API, and no documented SDK or developer-facing integrations. Revenue is generated through individual subscriptions, programmatic fees (Board Readiness for non-members), annual event ticket sales, corporate sponsorships (Silicon Valley Bank, Mayfield, PwC, Egon Zehnder, GetInsured, WeCrushEvents, AdventureTripr), and donations. Distribution is community-led: prospective members complete a web form for eligibility review, and growth is driven by word-of-mouth referrals, member testimonials, blog content, and event attendance. A separate sister entity, the Neythri Futures Fund, operates as a venture fund backing South Asian female founders, representing an adjacent ecosystem dimension not consolidated with the parent 501(c)(3).

Name

Neythri

Legal name

Neythri Inc.

Website

https://neythri.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Neythri is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit operating a global membership-based professional community for senior South Asian women, serving 3,700+ members across 2,000+ companies through peer Salons, sector-specific Industry Roundtables, Board Readiness programming, and an annual Leadership Summit & Gala.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Networking Community

NAICS

Civic and Social Organizations (813410), Business Schools and Computer and Management Training (6114), Convention and Trade Show Organizers (56192)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Interest-Based Communities & Forums (BPAMABAC)

Keywords

• Professional women networking
• Women leadership community
• Board readiness programs
• Membership-based nonprofit
• Executive peer mentorship

Headquarters

HQ city

San Francisco

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Leadership Circle Membership: Annual membership fee providing access to exclusive programs, events, member directory, and networking opportunities. Membership includes Salons, Industry Roundtables, Board Readiness Program, and speaking opportunities at Neythri events.
2. Board Readiness Program: Four bi-weekly session program on public and private board roles. Included in Leadership Circle membership; available to other South Asian women for $750 if eligibility criteria are met.
3. Summit & Gala Tickets: Annual Leadership Summit and Gala event tickets. Gala Only at $239.99, Gala + Summit package at $399.99, Summit Only at $319.99.
4. Donations: Neythri is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that accepts donations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Neythri is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit that operates a membership-based professional networking community for South Asian women globally. Its core offering is the Leadership Circle annual membership ($999.99/year), which grants access to a secure member portal, searchable directory, events, and inclusion in specialized programs including Board Readiness, Salons, and Industry Roundtables, complemented by an annual Leadership Summit & Gala.

Product overview

Neythri operates as a professional networking community for South Asian women, offering a membership-based platform with multiple integrated programs. The core product is the Leadership Circle membership tier ($999.99/year) which provides access to a secure member portal, searchable directory, and all events. This membership enables participation in specialized programs including the Board Readiness Program (preparing women for corporate board positions), Salons (intimate peer groups of 10-12 senior women), and Industry Roundtables (sector-specific executive discussions covering Corporate Board, Go-to-Market, Healthcare, and Finance). The organization also hosts annual flagship events including the Leadership Summit and Gala. A member-contributed blog provides thought leadership content. The portfolio does not include a SaaS platform, API, or AI-powered features.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Leadership Circle Membership A curated annual membership ($999.99/year) for senior-level South Asian women professionals providing access to a secure member portal, searchable member directory, all Neythri events, the Leadership Circle forum, monthly digest, blog publishing rights, social media spotlighting, speaking opportunities, and participation in Salons, Industry Roundtables, and the Board Readiness Program.
• Board Readiness Program A four bi-weekly session program that provides an overview of public and private board roles, featuring expert speakers, panel discussions with current board members, and breakout group engagements. Included free with Leadership Circle membership; available to other eligible South Asian women for $750.
• Salons Program Intimate gatherings of 10-12 accomplished senior South Asian women from diverse sectors, designed to foster enriching multi-dimensional relationships through curated, thought-provoking virtual and in-person sessions. Included with Leadership Circle membership.
• Industry Roundtables Groups of senior executives in the same industry or functional area meeting to exchange insights, explore emerging trends, and engage in meaningful discussions. Includes Corporate Board, Go-to-Market, Healthcare, and Finance roundtables. Included with Leadership Circle membership.
• Neythri Leadership Summit & Gala Annual flagship event combining a Leadership Summit and a Gala & Awards evening in Palo Alto, CA, featuring keynote speeches, panel discussions, workshops, and networking opportunities. Ticketed separately: Gala Only $239.99, Gala + Summit $399.99, Summit Only $319.99.

Quantifiable outcome

• ~30% of Leadership Circle members serve on corporate or non-profit boards
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Neythri Futures FundcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister organization operating as a venture fund that positions South Asian women as key stakeholders. Founded to provide investment and support for South Asian female founders and entrepreneurs.
• Silicon Valley Bank (SVB)minorOthersListed as a sponsor of Neythri events and organization. SVB is a financial services company that has supported the organization.
• GetInsuredminorOthersListed as a sponsor of Neythri events and organization.
• MayfieldminorOthersListed as a sponsor of Neythri events and organization. Mayfield is a venture capital firm.
• PwCminorOthersListed as a sponsor of Neythri events and organization.
• WeCrushEventsminorOthersListed as a sponsor of Neythri events and organization.
• AdventureTriprminorOthersListed as a sponsor of Neythri events and organization. AdventureTripr is a travel/experience company founded by Preeti Suri.
• Egon ZehnderminorOthersListed as a sponsor of Neythri events and organization. Egon Zehnder is an executive search and leadership consulting firm.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Ellevate Network: Long-standing membership-based professional networking community for women, offering Circles, events, and mentorship programs. Directly comparable as a tiered-membership women's networking community with events and skill-building content.
• Chief: Venture-backed private membership network for senior women executives, focused on C-suite peer groups, leadership programming, and events. Comparable audience (senior women leaders) and comparable model (paid membership + curated programming + events).
• Athena Alliance: Membership-based community for senior women executives focused on board readiness and career advancement. Comparable programming emphasis (board placement, senior women leaders) and similar paid-membership + content + events model.
• Catalyst: Global nonprofit focused on advancing women in the workplace through research, consulting, and inclusion programs. Comparable as a women-in-leadership mission-driven organization serving corporate members and senior women, though broader than Neythri's demographic focus.
• Ascend Foundation: Pan-Asian nonprofit professional organization with chapters, leadership programs, and mentorship for Asian professionals across industries. Comparable ethnic-affinity professional network with events, mentorship, and corporate sponsorship, but Pan-Asian rather than specifically South Asian / women-focused.
• Watermark: Membership-based women's leadership organization hosting events, programs, and networking for women executives and technologists. Comparable as a paid women's executive membership community with events and programming focus.
• A100: Invite-only membership network of top Chinese-American executives in technology and business. Comparable as an ethnic-affinity C-suite/board-level community with curated programming and exclusive membership, though demographic focus is Chinese-American rather than South Asian.
• Asian Women in Business (AWIB): Nonprofit organization supporting Asian women professionals and entrepreneurs through awards, networking events, and mentoring programs. Comparable demographic focus (Asian women professionals) and comparable nonprofit events/membership model.

Regional players

• The Asian American Foundation (TAAF): Philanthropic foundation mobilizing resources to advance Asian American communities, with programming in education, leadership, and representation. Comparable in mission and nonprofit structure around Asian-American advancement, though broader than a women-only professional network.

Emerging players

• Boardwise: Membership community supporting experienced professionals pursuing corporate board roles, with education, peer connections, and board placement support. Directly comparable as a Board Readiness-focused membership program targeting senior executives seeking director roles.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses1 record

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@neythriinc5191
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/neythriglobal
• Xx.com/neythriglobal
• Facebookfacebook.com/neythriglobal

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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