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Firm of the Year (Fund Size Under €200m)
A venture capital firm whose latest fund is under €200m, demonstrating exceptional portfolio performance, industry leadership, and significant value creation for founders and LPs. Based on financial performance, innovation, impact, diversity, transparency and fairness.
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Firm of the Year (Fund Size Over €200m)
A venture capital firm whose latest fund is over €200m, demonstrating exceptional portfolio performance, industry leadership, and significant value creation for founders and LPs. Based on financial performance, innovation, impact, diversity, transparency and fairness.
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Emerging Manager of the Year
An emerging fund manager who is relatively new to firm management (Fund I–III), demonstrating exceptional holistic performance including financial results, innovation, impact, diversity, transparency and team culture.
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Newcomer of the Year
A fund with first close in 2025 that is unique and brings something new and innovative to the European venture market. Recognised for fundraising success, quality of first investments, and the GP's individual track record.
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Impact Leader of the Year
Recognising exceptional positive impact alongside outstanding financial performance in deployment, measurement and industry influence.
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Achievement of the Year
Honouring outstanding activities or initiatives in 2025 that improved the European VC ecosystem through collaboration and measurable impact.
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Exit of the Year
The fund with an exit that created the most value back to the VC and the European venture ecosystem. About venture capital returns (MOIC/IRR), exit timing and strategy, and post-exit performance—not just "the biggest exit".
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CVC of the Year
This award is made to recognise a corporate VC for the delivery of value to others. The criteria will be based on the corporate's demonstrated activity, innovation, impact and contribution to the European CVC ecosystem. New for 2025.
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