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THE AWARDS

A new generation of Category-Defining Tech Leaders

The Allstars Awards exist to celebrate the founders, investors, and companies who are rewriting what's possible across Europe's technology ecosystem.
2026 AWARD PROGRAMME

Categories that matter

Recognising excellence across every dimension of the European tech ecosystem.

EXIT OF THE YEAR

GROWTH & BUYOUT FUND OF THE YEAR

INVESTOR OF THE YEAR

SEED FUND OF THE YEAR

VC OF THE YEAR

ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR

YOUNG ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR

ALLSTARS COMPANY CHALLENGE

AI & DIGITAL Transformation Company of the Year

Consumer Tech Company of the Year

Digital Advertising Company of the Year

HIGH Growth Company of the Year

Professional Services Firm of the Year

Allstars hall of fame

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THE PANEL

Meet the judges

Industry leaders from across the European tech and investment community.

ALEXIS SCORER
Partner - GP Bullhound
deep shah
Partner and Co-President, Francisco Partners 
Ed Lascelles
Albion VC
Erin Platts
CEO, Octopus Ventures 
George Coelho
Co-Founder, Astanor Ventures 
Jean Bourcerau
President & Managing Partner, Ventech 
Kerry Baldwin
Managing Partner, IQ Capital 
MANISH MADHVANI
Co-Founder and Managing Partner - GP Bullhound
Matt Brockman
Managing Partner & CEO, HG Capital  
MATT STAMP
Partner - GP Bullhound
Max Ohrstrand
Partner, EMEA, Softbank 
Muz Ashraf
General Partner, TCV 
Omri Benayoun
General Partner, Partech
Rory Stirling 
Partner, Connect Ventures 
SPOTLIGHT

The Stories Behind the Success

Testimonials

What it means to be an Allstar

Voices from the Community

Ed Lascelles
Albion VC
The Allstars Awards aren't just an evening — they're a statement about what European tech can achieve. Being recognised by this community means everything.
Kerry Baldwin
IQ Capital
It’s just great to celebrate the firms that have really outperformed, the individual entrepreneurs who've done amazing things this year, and of course those companies that are just driving the next generation of successes. 
Jean Bourcereau
Ventech
Super happy to serve for the community of investors and startups. And, we always answer when we receive a call from our friends at GP Bullhound!
Rory Stirling
Connect Ventures
I just could not be more excited to be investing in that next wave of companies. And the Allstars does a great job of bringing that community together.
Stacy Kim
Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati
It (Allstars) brings all of the investors in Europe under one roof for one night, and it's a lot of fun too!
Ed Lascelles
Albion VC
The Allstars Awards aren't just an evening — they're a statement about what European tech can achieve. Being recognised by this community means everything.
Kerry Baldwin
IQ Capital
It’s just great to celebrate the firms that have really outperformed, the individual entrepreneurs who've done amazing things this year, and of course those companies that are just driving the next generation of successes. 
Jean Bourcereau
Ventech
Super happy to serve for the community of investors and startups. And, we always answer when we receive a call from our friends at GP Bullhound!
Rory Stirling
Connect Ventures
I just could not be more excited to be investing in that next wave of companies. And the Allstars does a great job of bringing that community together.
Stacy Kim
Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati
It (Allstars) brings all of the investors in Europe under one roof for one night, and it's a lot of fun too!

Ready to enter?

Submissions are open. Don't miss your chance to be recognised among Europe's best
ENTRY INFORMATION & FAQS

Everything you need to know

General

The Allstars Awards are initiated and organised by GP Bullhound Corporate Finance Ltd.

Entry period

Entries are open between 21 April 2026, 1PM BST and 30 May 2026, 11PM BST.

Where to enter

You can submit your entry online via the entry forms. Please note, that we are not able to accept entries via email or mail.

All entries must be submitted in English.

Please ensure you read the criteria for the awards you are entering. Remember to use evidence such as figures (amounts invested, AUM) and include as much information as possible in your entry form.

The organisers do not accept any responsibility for loss or damage of any entry.

Make sure that all information and figures are correct before submitting the entry.

Once the form is submitted, you won’t be able to go back and edit your entry. To make changes or additions after you have submitted the entry form, please contact allstars@gpbullhound.com.

Eligibility

Entries must relate to achievements/work undertaken in the period between 15 April 2025 – 15 April 2026.

The awards are open to open to all registered companies, as well as all individual investors and entrepreneurs over the age of 18.

Entrants can enter as many more than one category if applicable and they match the criteria.

Confidentaity

All material will remain confidential to the GP Bullhound (which will include its directors and employees) and appointed judges.

All judging discussions are confidential and will not be shared or discussed with anyone outside of the judging panel ahead of the award ceremony or thereafter.

Judges will not share confidential material, judging material or entries with anyone.

All judging materials will be securely deleted immediately after the judging period.

Data storage

By entering for the Allstars Awards, you agree that we will store and process the entry materials, as well as the personal information submitted on our database. Your data will be only accessed by GP Bullhound employees as well as the appointed Allstars judges.

Any personal data and will be dealt with in accordance with our privacy policy.

Judges

The judging panel is made up of some of the most high-profile investors in Europe.

Names, biographies and portraits of jury members are public on the judges’ section on the Investor Allstars website.

GP Bullhound will select and manage the Allstars judging panel, which will be instructed to act without bias or favour.

If a judge faces a potential conflict of interest, they will be assigned to a different category.

The judges’ decisions are final and no correspondence will be entered into regarding their decisions or decision-making processes.

Shortlist & Winners

Shortlisted entries will be published on our website. Entrants who were shortlisted will be notified via email from GP Bullhound. Allstars Awards 2026 winners will be announced during the award ceremony on 15 October 2026 at HERE at Outernet in London.

Liability

GP Bullhound Corporate Finance Ltd reserves the right to cancel or amend Allstars Awards and these terms and conditions at any time.  GP Bullhound Corporate Finance Ltd will not be liable to entrants for any consequential losses (i.e. loss of revenue, loss of business, loss of goodwill, loss or damage to data or information) arising out of, or in connection with, the provision of the service of publishing your participation on the Allstars Awards website.

Award ceremony & table bookings

The 25th Allstars Awards will take place on 15 October 2026 at the HERE at Outernet in London.

For table bookings, please contact jade.williams@gpbullhound.com or allstars@gpbullhound.com

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