The Ventures Award identifies high-potential startups and connects them with a network of leaders from 27 top VC firms, collectively managing over $1 billion in assets
Applications close August 23rd
Apply now — just 1 minute!
Pitch your startup to 27 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 19 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
General Partner at Scope Ventures
Investor at Headline
Co-Founder and Managing Partner at ATEM Capital
Founder & Managing Director at Epic Angels
Partner AI Engineering Manager at Microsoft
Partner at Symbious Capital
Founder & CEO at La Creme de la STEM™, ex‑Techstars
Serial Entrepreneur & GenAI Expert, Former Assistant Professor at Stanford
Startup Advisor, ex‑Senior Manager at Uber
Angel Investor
Partner at Palo Alto Consulting, ex‑AngelsDeck
General Partner at Textbook Ventures
Senior Associate at Precursor Ventures
Angel Investor
Chief Operating & Talent Advisor
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 NYC for the Final Pitch on September 6
Start of accepting applications
Deadline for applications
Announcement of Finalists
Final and Awards ceremony
Until August 23
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 in NYC
We organize technical events
Participants
Former investment directors and GPs of funds, former directors accelerators (Microsoft, EY, etc)