Archive · 23 Sep 2025
Ladakh Women-Led Startup Secures Investment for Himalayan Flavors
Nima Goos Goos, meaning 'Sunflower' in Ladakhi, is a company in Ladakh run by women.
They make delicious foods from the Himalayas, like teas and sauces.
They got money from investors to grow their business.
They will build a food factory and create a brand to sell their foods around the world.
This helps women farmers and preserves their traditions.
The goal is to help local women and bring the flavors of Ladakh to everyone.
Nima Goos Goos is Ladakh's first women-led startup to secure equity funding.
The company was founded by Padma Angmo and Rigzin Angmo.
The startup sources ingredients from women farmers and foragers in Ladakh.
The company aims to establish a food processing unit and expand globally.
By 2026, Nima Goos Goos plans to onboard hundreds of women farmers.
- Who
- Nima Goos Goos, a women-owned startup, and investors.
- What
- Secured equity investment to expand its artisanal Himalayan food products.
- When
- Investment secured; aiming to onboard hundreds of women by 2026.
- Where
- Leh, Ladakh.
- Why
- To expand production, reach a global market, and empower women in Ladakh.
- Startup Name
- Nima Goos Goos
- Founders
- Padma Angmo and Rigzin Angmo
- Location
- Leh, Ladakh
- Investment Round
- Equity Funding
- Key Investors
- Ritesh Agarwal, Sonali Mehta-Rao, Anushi Mehta
- Products
- Handcrafted herbal teas, condiments
- Target
- Establish food processing unit, global brand
- Anticipated Impact
- Onboarding of hundreds of women farmers/foragers by 2026