We are back with the 12th edition of The Economic Times Startup Awards. As we approach the main event, here are the nominees in one of the eight categories: Woman Ahead.This award recognises women entrepreneurs who have built their own ventures and are competing with the best in the industry. To qualify, nominees must be serving as CEOs of their startups, unless there is no one with a CEO designation.Here are the nominees:Pallavi ShrivastavaETtech
Designation: CEO and cofounder, ProgcapFounded in: 2017Based in: New DelhiKey investors: Peak XV, Tiger Global, GoogleClaim to fame: Progcap was founded with the aim of finding new models to help fund MSMEs and SMEs access capital. Shrivastava built Progcap after her experience working at the IFC and the World Bank, and understanding deep-rooted inequalities in financial access.Ankur DahiyaETtech
Designation: CEO and cofounder, RozanaFounded in: 2021Based in: New DelhiKey investors: Bertelsmann, Fireside Ventures, Bikaji family officeClaim to fame: Rozana allows rural consumers to order products via an app or call centre. It buys the products and stores them in leased warehouses. At Rozana, Dahiya aims to bridge the gap between urban and rural product accessibility.Minu MargeretETtech
