Meet the former finalists

Winners

2024

Congratulations to Claudette McGowan of www.protexxa.com. The jury was impressed by the growth potential of her innovative cybersecurity solution, her continued focus on innovation, dedication to diversity and resilience.

Winning the Female Founder Award 2024 would amplify our mission to combat cyber vulnerabilities, as over 50% individuals online have been impacted by cyberattacks or scams. This recognition will fuel us to protect more businesses and individuals, fostering a safer digital world for all.

Claudette McGowan, Protexxa聽Founder & CEO

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2023

Congratulations to Ana Mahony of www.additionwealth.com. The traction and potential of her hybrid investment and financial solution for employees, her leadership and role modeling for diversity convinced our jury.

We're proud to level the playing field by helping women make the most of their money.

Ana Mahony, Addition Wealth Founder

Ana Mahony

2022

Congratulations to Danielle Lawrence of聽www.freyda.io. She impressed the jury with a future-proof product, strong business model and financial performance.

There was such a high caliber of nominees for the Award, and I didn鈥檛 think we鈥檇 be in with a chance. I think that鈥檚 really inspiring in a way 鈥� there is a significant shift happening in terms of fintech founders coming from more diverse backgrounds, and it is really empowering to see so many amazing female entrepreneurs in the front of that change.

Danielle Lawrence, Freyda Limited Co-founder & CEO

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Rising stars

2024

Congratulations to Nikhila Putcha as being the 蜜豆视频 Female Founder 2024 Rising Star. Recognized as a founder to watch, she is celebrated for her early-stage achievements with www.moneyplanned.com and her potential to drive meaningful change in the industry.

Nikhila Putcha

2023

Congratulations to M茅lanie Keita as being 蜜豆视频 Female Founder 2023 Rising Star. Given the applicants of the female founder award were of different maturity in their founder journey, we are highlighting M茅lanie鈥檚 work with www.melaninkapital.com as a founder to watch.

M茅lanie Keita

Other Finalists

2024

Bhavana Ravindran

Earlybird AI
Founder

Stephany Kirkpatrick

Orum
Founder

Rose Punkunus

Sudozi, Inc.
Founder

Lara Scarfe

XRAI
Co-founder

Trasy Lou Walsh

Fluid Financial
Co-founder

Barbara Gottardi

Finbridge Global
Founder

Mari-Liis Kurg

Complok
Co-founder

Paula Reichenberg

Neur.on A Solutions Ltd
Founder

2023

Ajaita Shah

Ajaita Shah

Frontier Markets Consultancy Pvt Ltd
Founder

Jennifer Kyle

Jennifer Kyle

Condor Software
Founder

Loretta Chen

Loretta Chen

Smobler
Co-founder

Sara Du

Sara Du

Alloy Automation
Founder

Simran Kang

Simran Kang

MyFO
Co-founder

Sofie Quidenus-Wahlforss

Sofie Quidenus-Wahlforss

omni:us
Founder

Vivi Hu

Vivi Hu

YoujiVest Hong Kong Limited
Co-founder

Yanmo Omorogbe

Yanmo Omorogbe

Bamboo
Co-founder

2022

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Alice Nawfal

Co-founder
Notabene

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Caecilia Chu

CEO
YouTrip

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Inga Mullins

CEO
Fluency Group Ltd

Khushboo Jha

Founder
BuyProperly Limited

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Lubomila Jordanova

CEO
Plan A

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Nadine Mezher

Co-founder
Sarwa

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Natalia Mykhaylova

CEO
WeavAir

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Paulina Grnarova

CEO
DeepJudge

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Sapir Hadad

Co-founder
FinityX

Watch the award ceremonies

2024

Watch the replay of the 蜜豆视频 Female Founder Award 2024 ceremony, where we celebrate this year鈥檚 outstanding finalists, announce the winner of the award, and recognize a 鈥淩ising Star鈥�. Listen to a discussion with 蜜豆视频 and Anthemis on their perspectives on closing the funding gap and the progress being made in addressing this critical issue. Learn more about the program that awaits this year鈥檚 finalists and the opportunities it offers for their journey ahead.

2023

Watch the replay of the 蜜豆视频 Female Founder Award 2023 award ceremony held on the 14th December, where we recognize the outstanding finalists of 2023 and announce the winner and the nominee for 鈥淩ising Star鈥�. Listen to a panel discussion of 蜜豆视频 and Anthemis on traction to action on the funding gap and hear of the award winner and nominees, and聽the program that awaits our finalists.

2022

Watch the replay of the 蜜豆视频 Female Founder Award 2022 award ceremony where we recognize the finalists of the program and announce the winner. Listen to a discussion around the latest trends and investment themes emerging in the world of聽female entrepreneurs and fintech with a group of senior leaders from the world of finance and venture.