Women-Focused Aurora Tech Award Unveils 2025 Finalists

• Aurora Tech Award made an announcement regarding its 2025 finalists
• Female founders from MENA, LATAM, Central Asia and APAC have been shortlisted for 2025
• A total of 10 finalists have been mentioned, coming from diverse regions

Recently, the Aurora Tech Award has announced its finalists for 2025. The shortlist of this year features founder coming from MENA, LATAM, Central Asia and APAC. These founders are leading startups across diverse industries that includes artificial intelligence, fintech, healthtech and more.

The finalists of the 2025 are explained to hold demonstrated exceptional leadership as well as technological advancements in their respective fields.

The finalist of the 2025 Aurora Tech Award are: FlexiBees Founder Shreya Prakash from India; Arkangel AI Founder Laura Velásquez Herrera from Colombia; Farmatrix Founder Manzo Nyifamu Ogechi from Nigeria; Mama Space Founder Gulnaza Khalmanbetova from Kyrgyzstan; Elephan Founder Thais Sterenberg de Oliveira from Brazil; UpLeap Founder Leonie Korn from Switzerland; Borderless Founder Veronica Lee from Uzbekistan; HerVest Founder Solape Akinpelu from Nigeria; Nido Contech Founder Loretxu García from Chile; and lastly, E-Reo Founder Heiura Itae Tetaa from French Polynesia.

50 percent of the startups that has been represented by the 2025 finalists are at the seed stage while three of the projects are lingering at the pre-seed level and the rest are at the angel investment stages and the so-called friends and family investment.

Additionally, Aurora Tech Award Head Isabella Ghassemi-Smith gave a statement, saying, “Aurora isn’t just a tech award – it’s a launchpad for the next generation of unicorn founders in emerging markets. With funding, high-profile investor access and a global network, we back the boldest women in tech who are building ventures that will redefine industries.”

Organized by Entreprenelle, the final pitch competition shall take place at SHE CAN 2025. This firm’s aims at assisting and empowering females whose vision is to be entrepreneurs and business leaders.