2025 GCC
NOMINATIONS
NOW OPEN
The Global Benchmark for
Venture Capital Excellence
Recognizing real value and impact
in venture capital beyond financial investment.
GCC Nominations Now Open
The Apex Award is a founder-nominated recognition platform honoring the most impactful and value-driven investors in venture capital.
Celebrating those who go beyond the deal — delivering real support, driving measurable outcomes and performing with the highest integrity.
Redefining Recognition in Venture Capital
A first-of-its-kind industry recognition platform where nominations are exclusively submitted by founders and industry peers. This ensures each accolade is based on genuine impact and proven contribution. Recognition is not claimed — it is earned.
Contribution Beyond Capital
Celebrating the qualities that truly define exceptional investors — Value, Impact, and Performance. We recognize those who go beyond financial investment to provide strategic guidance, operational expertise, and unwavering support to the ventures they back.
Establishing the VIP Gold Standard
Our Value, Impact, Performance framework is a definitive benchmark for excellence in venture capital. Honorees are distinguished by their ability to deliver measurable outcomes, foster founder success and consistently demonstrate integrity, expertise and results over time.
Global Platform for Excellence
The Apex Award unites the most respected leaders in venture capital, family offices and private investment. Through a prestigious digital platform and an exclusive in-person event, we provide an international stage to recognize and celebrate those shaping the future of investing.
Our Process
01
Submit Your Nomination
Founders, peers and ecosystem members submit nominations for outstanding investors, funds and leaders — sharing real examples of their impact, performance and value creation that delivers meaningful results.
02
Get Shortlisted by Our Judges
An independent judging panel reviews all nominations using a transparent scoring system based on measurable results, founder feedback and contribution to the venture ecosystem.
03
Final Winner Awarded
Finalists are announced online and winners are revealed at the live Apex Award Ceremony — celebrating those who set the highest standard in venture capital and startup support.
Award Categories
Each category is designed to recognize those who go beyond capital — delivering measurable results, meaningful founder support and lasting contributions to the venture ecosystem.
Award Categories
Each category is designed to recognize those who go beyond capital — delivering measurable results, meaningful founder support and lasting contributions to the venture ecosystem.
Angel Awards
Celebrating the earliest believers whose conviction and support spark founders’ journeys.
Backing Founders from Day One
Backing Founders from Day One
Commitment Beyond Capital
Commitment Beyond Capital
First Spark Medal
The earliest believer who ignites a founder’s journey.
First Spark Medal
The earliest believer who ignites a founder’s journey.
Crystal Ball Award
An eye for future opportunities before they’re known.
Crystal Ball Award
An eye for future opportunities before they’re known.
Founders’ Wingman Trophy
A steadfast partner providing hands-on founder support.
Founders’ Wingman Trophy
A steadfast partner providing hands-on founder support.
Keystone Angel Honor
A pivotal connector enabling critical access and networks.
Keystone Angel Honor
A pivotal connector enabling critical access and networks.
Courageous Capital Award
Bold early backing of high-risk, transformative ideas.
Courageous Capital Award
Bold early backing of high-risk, transformative ideas.
Venture Capital Awards
Honoring VCs who shape markets, guide founders, and deliver transformative growth.
Shaping Markets, Scaling Growth
Shaping Markets, Scaling Growth
Partners in Transformative Success
Partners in Transformative Success
Market Shaper Prize
Defining industries through vision and thesis-driven bets.
Market Shaper Prize
Defining industries through vision and thesis-driven bets.
Founder’s North Star Award
Guiding founders with clarity through critical stages.
Founder’s North Star Award
Guiding founders with clarity through critical stages.
Shooting Star Medal
Driving breakout success with high-velocity portfolio wins.
Shooting Star Medal
Driving breakout success with high-velocity portfolio wins.
Architect of Growth Trophy
Scaling startups with strategic and operational expertise.
Architect of Growth Trophy
Scaling startups with strategic and operational expertise.
Exit Maestro Award
Mastering successful exits that create lasting outcomes.
Exit Maestro Award
Mastering successful exits that create lasting outcomes.
Limited Partner Awards
Recognizing LPs whose vision, purpose, and commitment empower funds and innovation.
Empowering Funds with Vision
Empowering Funds with Vision
Capital Aligned with Purpose
Capital Aligned with Purpose
Capital Visionary Award
Backing managers with foresight before the market follows.
Capital Visionary Award
Backing managers with foresight before the market follows.
Purpose Capital Medal
Aligning investment with impact, sustainability, and mission.
Purpose Capital Medal
Aligning investment with impact, sustainability, and mission.
Ecosystem Anchor Trophy
Providing stability and long-term strength to funds.
Ecosystem Anchor Trophy
Providing stability and long-term strength to funds.
Pioneer LP Laureate
Supporting first-time funds and opening new frontiers.
Pioneer LP Laureate
Supporting first-time funds and opening new frontiers.
Enduring Ally Award
Standing by managers as a loyal long-term partner.
Enduring Ally Award
Standing by managers as a loyal long-term partner.
Cross-Ecosystem Awards
Highlighting leaders who build bridges, foster inclusion, and strengthen the venture community.
Building Bridges Across Borders
Building Bridges Across Borders
Driving Inclusion and Community
Driving Inclusion and Community
Vanguard of Diversity Award
Championing representation and equity across venture.
Vanguard of Diversity Award
Championing representation and equity across venture.
Global Bridge Medal
Linking markets and ecosystems across borders.
Global Bridge Medal
Linking markets and ecosystems across borders.
Next Horizon Cup
Expanding the venture frontier with bold new models.
Next Horizon Cup
Expanding the venture frontier with bold new models.
Community Builder Trophy
Creating thriving networks that empower startups and investors.
Community Builder Trophy
Creating thriving networks that empower startups and investors.
Latest News and Insights
Stay up to date with the latest developments from The Apex Awards and the wider venture capital ecosystem. From announcements and judging updates to thought leadership articles and industry trends - this is your source for timely insights, success stories, and behind-the-scenes highlights.
FAQ
01
What is The Apex Award?
02
Who can be nominated?
03
Who can submit a nomination?
04
How are winners selected?
05
Are there different award categories?
06
Can a nominee be considered for multiple awards?
07
Is there a cost to participate?
08
Where and when will the winners be announced?
2025 GCC
NOMINATIONS
NOW OPEN
The Global Benchmark for
Venture Capital Excellence
Recognizing real value and impact
in venture capital beyond financial investment.
GCC Nominations Now Open
The Apex Award is a founder-nominated recognition platform honoring the most impactful and value-driven investors in venture capital.
Celebrating those who go beyond the deal — delivering real support, driving measurable outcomes and performing with the highest integrity.
Redefining Recognition in Venture Capital
A first-of-its-kind industry recognition platform where nominations are exclusively submitted by founders and industry peers. This ensures each accolade is based on genuine impact and proven contribution. Recognition is not claimed — it is earned.
Contribution Beyond Capital
Celebrating the qualities that truly define exceptional investors — Value, Impact, and Performance. We recognize those who go beyond financial investment to provide strategic guidance, operational expertise, and unwavering support to the ventures they back.
Establishing the VIP Gold Standard
Our Value, Impact, Performance framework is a definitive benchmark for excellence in venture capital. Honorees are distinguished by their ability to deliver measurable outcomes, foster founder success and consistently demonstrate integrity, expertise and results over time.
Global Platform for Excellence
The Apex Award unites the most respected leaders in venture capital, family offices and private investment. Through a prestigious digital platform and an exclusive in-person event, we provide an international stage to recognize and celebrate those shaping the future of investing.
Our Process
01
Submit Your Nomination
Founders, peers and ecosystem members submit nominations for outstanding investors, funds and leaders — sharing real examples of their impact, performance and value creation that delivers meaningful results.
02
Get Shortlisted by Our Judges
An independent judging panel reviews all nominations using a transparent scoring system based on measurable results, founder feedback and contribution to the venture ecosystem.
03
Final Winner Awarded
Finalists are announced online and winners are revealed at the live Apex Award Ceremony — celebrating those who set the highest standard in venture capital and startup support.
Award Categories
Each category is designed to recognize those who go beyond capital — delivering measurable results, meaningful founder support and lasting contributions to the venture ecosystem.
Angel Awards
Celebrating the earliest believers whose conviction and support spark founders’ journeys.
Backing Founders from Day One
Commitment Beyond Capital
First Spark Medal
The earliest believer who ignites a founder’s journey.
Crystal Ball Award
An eye for future opportunities before they’re known.
Founders’ Wingman Trophy
A steadfast partner providing hands-on founder support.
Keystone Angel Honor
A pivotal connector enabling critical access and networks.
Courageous Capital Award
Bold early backing of high-risk, transformative ideas.
Venture Capital Awards
Honoring VCs who shape markets, guide founders, and deliver transformative growth.
Shaping Markets, Scaling Growth
Partners in Transformative Success
Market Shaper Prize
Defining industries through vision and thesis-driven bets.
Founder’s North Star Award
Guiding founders with clarity through critical stages.
Shooting Star Medal
Driving breakout success with high-velocity portfolio wins.
Architect of Growth Trophy
Scaling startups with strategic and operational expertise.
Exit Maestro Award
Mastering successful exits that create lasting outcomes.
Limited Partner Awards
Recognizing LPs whose vision, purpose, and commitment empower funds and innovation.
Empowering Funds with Vision
Capital Aligned with Purpose
Capital Visionary Award
Backing managers with foresight before the market follows.
Purpose Capital Medal
Aligning investment with impact, sustainability, and mission.
Ecosystem Anchor Trophy
Providing stability and long-term strength to funds.
Pioneer LP Laureate
Supporting first-time funds and opening new frontiers.
Enduring Ally Award
Standing by managers as a loyal long-term partner.
Cross-Ecosystem Awards
Highlighting leaders who build bridges, foster inclusion, and strengthen the venture community.
Building Bridges Across Borders
Driving Inclusion and Community
Vanguard of Diversity Award
Championing representation and equity across venture.
Global Bridge Medal
Linking markets and ecosystems across borders.
Next Horizon Cup
Expanding the venture frontier with bold new models.
Community Builder Trophy
Creating thriving networks that empower startups and investors.
Latest News and Insights
Stay up to date with the latest developments from The Apex Awards and the wider venture capital ecosystem. From announcements and judging updates to thought leadership articles and industry trends - this is your source for timely insights, success stories, and behind-the-scenes highlights.
FAQ
What is The Apex Award?
Who can be nominated?
Who can submit a nomination?
How are winners selected?
Are there different award categories?
Can a nominee be considered for multiple awards?
Is there a cost to participate?
Where and when will the winners be announced?
2025 GCC
NOMINATIONS
NOW OPEN
The Global Benchmark for
Venture Capital Excellence
Recognizing real value and impact in
venture capital beyond financial investment.
GCC Nominations Now Open
The Apex Award is a founder-nominated recognition platform honoring the most impactful and value-driven investors in venture capital.
Celebrating those who go beyond the deal — delivering real support, driving measurable outcomes and performing with the highest integrity.
Redefining Recognition in Venture Capital
A first-of-its-kind industry recognition platform where nominations are exclusively submitted by founders and industry peers. This ensures each accolade is based on genuine impact and proven contribution. Recognition is not claimed — it is earned.
Contribution Beyond Capital
Celebrating the qualities that truly define exceptional investors — Value, Impact, and Performance. We recognize those who go beyond financial investment to provide strategic guidance, operational expertise, and unwavering support to the ventures they back.
Establishing the VIP Gold Standard
Our Value, Impact, Performance framework is a definitive benchmark for excellence in venture capital. Honorees are distinguished by their ability to deliver measurable outcomes, foster founder success and consistently demonstrate integrity, expertise and results over time.
Global Platform for Excellence
The Apex Award unites the most respected leaders in venture capital, family offices and private investment. Through a prestigious digital platform and an exclusive in-person event, we provide an international stage to recognize and celebrate those shaping the future of investing.
Our Process
01
Submit Your Nomination
Founders, peers and ecosystem members submit nominations for outstanding investors, funds and leaders — sharing real examples of their impact, performance and value creation that delivers meaningful results.
02
Get Shortlisted by Our Judges
An independent judging panel reviews all nominations using a transparent scoring system based on measurable results, founder feedback and contribution to the venture ecosystem.
03
Final Winner Awarded
Finalists are announced online and winners are revealed at the live Apex Award Ceremony — celebrating those who set the highest standard in venture capital and startup support.
Award Categories
Each category is designed to recognize those who go beyond capital — delivering measurable results, meaningful founder support and lasting contributions to the venture ecosystem.
Angel Awards
Celebrating the earliest believers whose conviction and support spark founders’ journeys.
Backing Founders from Day One
Commitment Beyond Capital
First Spark Medal
The earliest believer who ignites a founder’s journey.
Crystal Ball Award
An eye for future opportunities before they’re known.
Founders’ Wingman Trophy
A steadfast partner providing hands-on founder support.
Keystone Angel Honor
A pivotal connector enabling critical access and networks.
Courageous Capital Award
Bold early backing of high-risk, transformative ideas.
Venture Capital Awards
Honoring VCs who shape markets, guide founders, and deliver transformative growth.
Shaping Markets, Scaling Growth
Partners in Transformative Success
Market Shaper Prize
Defining industries through vision and thesis-driven bets.
Founder’s North Star Award
Guiding founders with clarity through critical stages.
Shooting Star Medal
Driving breakout success with high-velocity portfolio wins.
Architect of Growth Trophy
Scaling startups with strategic and operational expertise.
Exit Maestro Award
Mastering successful exits that create lasting outcomes.
Limited Partner Awards
Recognizing LPs whose vision, purpose, and commitment empower funds and innovation.
Empowering Funds with Vision
Capital Aligned with Purpose
Capital Visionary Award
Backing managers with foresight before the market follows.
Purpose Capital Medal
Aligning investment with impact, sustainability, and mission.
Ecosystem Anchor Trophy
Providing stability and long-term strength to funds.
Pioneer LP Laureate
Supporting first-time funds and opening new frontiers.
Enduring Ally Award
Standing by managers as a loyal long-term partner.
Cross-Ecosystem Awards
Highlighting leaders who build bridges, foster inclusion, and strengthen the venture community.
Building Bridges Across Borders
Driving Inclusion and Community
Vanguard of Diversity Award
Championing representation and equity across venture.
Global Bridge Medal
Linking markets and ecosystems across borders.
Next Horizon Cup
Expanding the venture frontier with bold new models.
Community Builder Trophy
Creating thriving networks that empower startups and investors.
Latest News and Insights
Stay up to date with the latest developments from The Apex Awards and the wider venture capital ecosystem. From announcements and judging updates to thought leadership articles and industry trends - this is your source for timely insights, success stories, and behind-the-scenes highlights.
FAQ
01
What is The Apex Award?
02
Who can be nominated?
03
Who can submit a nomination?
04
How are winners selected?
05
Are there different award categories?
06
Can a nominee be considered for multiple awards?
07
Is there a cost to participate?
08
Where and when will the winners be announced?