**September 13, 2024**
The nominees for the Social Enterprise category at the 2024 ET Startup Awards have been announced. This award recognizes startups that embody the ‘double bottomline’ model, harmonizing profitability with social good. Blackfrog Technologies, cofounded by Donson Dsouza, is among the nominees.
Saahas Zero Waste, led by CEO Shobha Raghavan, is also in the running. Kosh, cofounded by Aayush Goyal and Sahil Bansal, has been nominated as well. Rang De, cofounded by Smita Ram, and Haqdarshak, founded by Aniket Doegar, round out the list of nominees in this category.
These startups highlight a diverse range of innovative solutions aimed at making a significant impact on society.
Social enterprise category nominees unveiled
The winners will be announced at the upcoming awards event, where these inspiring enterprises will be celebrated for their contributions to both business and society.
In related news, the excitement surrounding ETSA 2024 is reaching its peak as the jury is set to finalize the winners for the prestigious awards today. The categories generating the most buzz include the Midas Touch and Startup of the Year awards. Nominees for the Midas Touch award include Suvir Sujan of Nexus Venture Partners, Ishaan Mittal of Peak XV Partners, Kunal Bahl and Rohit Bansal of Titan Capital, Vikram Vaidyanathan of Z47 (earlier Matrix Partners India), Rahul Chowdhri of Stellaris Venture Partners, and Mukul Arora of Elevation Capital.
The Startup of the Year category features Ola Electric as a nominee. The event will also highlight nominees in other categories, featuring influential figures such as Mithun Sacheti, Shubman Gill, and Prativa Mohapatra. Stay tuned for continuous coverage and updates on ETSA 2024.
