20 Best Firms for Women in Tech to Work for 2025

Empowering Women in Tech: How Progressive Companies Are Redefining Success

In today’s fast-evolving tech landscape, progressive companies are shifting the definition of success. No longer confined to conventional benchmarks of “average” performance, these trailblazers are embracing a broader vision, one that prioritizes people, purpose, and progress. At the heart of this transformation lies a deep commitment to cultivating inclusive, supportive workplaces where every individual feels seen, heard, and empowered.

Redefining Company Culture

Leading organizations are weaving their core values into the very fabric of their workplace cultures. Rather than treating diversity and inclusion as buzzwords, they are embedding them into their DNA, championed by visionary leaders who understand that innovation thrives where people feel safe, respected, and inspired.

These environments are not just good for morale; they’re strategic. Research shows that inclusive cultures foster collaboration, drive creative problem-solving, and result in higher-performing teams. When companies prioritize trust and mutual respect, they set the stage for sustainable growth, not just for their business, but for the people who power it.

A Comprehensive Evaluation Framework

To recognize these pioneers, our report uses a rigorous set of criteria that go beyond surface-level assessments. We evaluated companies across five key dimensions:

• Diversity, Inclusion Policies, and Representation
• Recruitment and Gender Equity
• Training and Professional Development
• Retention and Recognition
• Technology Leadership and Innovation

Top Trends:

1. Governance Structure: Top performers show a strong adherence to governance structure practices, with 100% following the practice, compared to 92.31% of all participants. This suggests a robust framework among top performers that might contribute to their organizational success and effective leadership.

2. Progress Measurement: Both top performers and all participants follow progress measurement practices at an equal rate of 100%. This indicates that measuring progress is universally valued, emphasizing its role in tracking performance and ensuring continuous improvement across the board.

3. Retention Rate (3+ Years): The retention rate for top performers is lower at 28.06%, compared to 38.05% for all participants. This could indicate that top performers may be more likely to move to new opportunities, possibly due to higher skill levels or greater career aspirations.

4. Hiring Rate: Only 17.6% of top performers follow the practice of hiring at a certain rate, significantly lower than the 29.26% of all participants. This suggests that while top performers are selective in hiring, their hiring strategies may be more focused or targeted toward specific needs.

5. Policy Framework: A strong policy framework is followed by 96% of top performers, compared to 66.5% of all participants. This suggests that top performers may prioritize structured policies to ensure consistency and clarity, contributing to better overall organizational performance and alignment with strategic goals.

6. Women-Led Innovation: 42.8% of top performers are involved in women-led innovation initiatives, compared to 28.24% of all participants. This indicates that top performers are more actively supporting gender diversity in innovation, potentially fostering a more inclusive and forward-thinking environment within their organizations.

Rankings 2025

All participating companies have introduced workplace policies or launched initiatives to create a supportive and inclusive environment for women in tech. While many made commendable efforts, a few organizations distinguished themselves by going the extra mile to foster equity, empowerment, and long-term growth for women in the industry.

Featured companies (in ranking order):

Carrier, Commonwealth Bank Australia, Providence India, Tredence Inc, Swiss Re Global Business Solutions India Private Limited, LatentView Analytics, Rakuten, MathCo (legally known as TheMathCompany Pvt. Ltd.), Axtria Inc, Evalueserve, Fractal Analytics Limited, Happiest Minds Technologies, MiQ Digital India Pvt. Ltd., Data Labs – Landmark Group, Thoughtworks, Agilisium Consulting, Infocepts, KANINI Software Solutions, Straive, C5i.

Table of Content:

1. Executive Summary: Building a Culture of Trust and Excellence for Women in Tech 2025

2. Methodology Behind Best Firm Rankings

3. Key Highlights: Transformative Trends in Employee Recognition, Support, and Diversity for 2025

4. 20 Best Firms for Women in Tech 2025 – The List

5. The Indices: 

• Diversity, Inclusion Policies, and Representation
• Recruitment and Gender Equity
• Training and Professional Development
• Retention and Recognition
• Technology Leadership and Innovation

6. Conclusion: Best Firms for Women in Tech: Empowering Progress in a Transformative Era