
The Ventures Award identifies high-potential startups and connects them with a network of leaders from 119 VC funds and business angels, collectively managing over $11 billion in assets
Jury members from VC funds, accelerators and companies:












Applications close January 16
Apply now — just 3 minutes!


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Pitch your startup to handpicked investors, at the award event, meet them face-to-face, and showcase your vision to a broader network of investors who are closely watching us
Get expert advice on scaling your business directly from industry leaders who are currently working at giants likeGoogle, Microsoft, Apple, Tesla, Stanford, and Harvard
Enjoy massive media coverage as our award is hosted across 30 of the world’s top tech capitals, putting your startup in the spotlight
Build valuable relationships with fellow entrepreneurs, your future clients, and potential partners
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Managing Director at Startup Grind LA
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Founder and GP of Multiball Capital, Managing Director of Techstars LA, Healthcare, Space
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Founder & Managing Partner at Expert Dojo
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Executive Director of TiE Los Angeles and TiE LA Angels, Co-Founder & Managing Partner of iNov8 Capital
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General Partner at Swivel Ventures
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Investor at BDev Ventures, formerly Investment Director for Expert Dojo
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Steering Committee Chair at All Raise, Former Investor at Unshackled Ventures
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Investor at BuildTech VC and founder of BuildTech Launchpad
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Investor and Senior Program Manager at Slauson & Co., Founder & CEO of MWP and Haq Global Ventures
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Angel Investor, Serial Entrepreneur & Venture Capitalist
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Managing Director at FGS Global and Co-Host of the Made IT Podcast
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Lead Product Designer and Creative Director at Maximorum
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Founder of marketing innovation & venture studio Digitalalpaca.io
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CEO & Founder of Ziphii
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CEO at TOPIQ
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Marketing & E-commerce Growth Advisor for Consumer Startups, Former E-commerce & CRM Director, LATAM & Pacific at Pandora · ex-L’Oréal

More names to be announced soon

Pre-seed — Round A
Open to startups from all sectors and fields
Your project has the potential to make a significant difference worldwide
Or able to travel to Los Angeles for the Final Pitch on January 30
Start of accepting applications
Deadline for applications
Announcement of Finalists
Final and Awards ceremony
Until January 16
Don’t miss the chance to showcase your startup at an exclusive event with investors and industry leaders!
Until November 8
Don’t miss the chance to showcase your startup at an exclusive event with investors and industry leaders!
Gain unparalleled access to industry leaders from Apple, Tesla, OpenAI, Netflix, as well as top universities like Stanford and Berkeley
Showcase your startup at one of our award events spanning 6 continents, 19 countries, and 30 major cities
Benefit from our team's extensive venture capital experience, with authoritative startup evaluations based on in-depth analysis and proven industry knowledge
Startup events worldwide
We organize technical events
Participants
Former investment directors and GPs of funds, former directors accelerators (Microsoft, EY, etc)
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