Shining Stars of TNW
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At TNW we have a history of spotting exceptional scaleups on their way to unicorn status. This year we’re celebrating the best and brightest European scaleups across seven categories, and we want to hear from you!
Nominate the scaleup you think is on track to becoming the next revolutionary unicorn, achieving rapid growth and making a sustainable impact in their sector.
We’ll need the company details and a brief summary of why they deserve to win!
“We’re looking for companies that grow extremely fast and are disrupting their sectors.” Co-founder of TNW, Patrick de Laive
Nominations are now closed and the winners will be announced soon!
Categories
You can nominate a scaleup within one of our seven categories:
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Ren-AI-ssance
Like the historical Renaissance, today's AI fuels a revolution, sparking innovation. This category is for scaleups leading the way in AI, from LLMs to RLHFs. -
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TNT - The Next in Tech
Emerging technologies are front and center at TNW. This category is for scaleups who are leading the deep tech revolution, including Quantum, Extended Realities, IoT, and Web 3.0. -
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Sustainable Futures
Today’s founders recognize the need to infuse tech with values that foster positive societal impact. This category celebrates scaleups making an impact. -
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Pixels & Profit
MarTech is shaping the future of customer engagement, brand experiences, and creative design. This category is for scaleups using cutting-edge technologies to transform marketing. -
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Finance Disrupted
New technologies are heavily disrupting traditional finance. This category is for scaleups who are driving growth and innovation to revolutionize fintech. -
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Innovate
In today’s ever-changing landscape, innovation isn’t a choice, it’s a necessity. This category is for scaleups who are utilizing cutting-edge technologies to reimagine the world of work. -
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Venture
With new emerging tech poised to drive a golden age of innovation, we’re keeping an eye out for the next moonshot. This category is for startups who are finding opportunity in disruption.
Criteria
To qualify, the company must have raised Series A funding. All companies must have been founded between 2018-2024. We’re looking for exceptional companies who are making a difference in their field and have a unique approach to innovation.
Nominations will be reviewed by our panel of judges.
Winner
We’ll announce a winner across each of our seven categories. The winners will also receive the following benefits:
Winner in each category to receive a spot on the TNW for Startups Program, including a pod and product demo showcase at TNW 2024
TNW Media to deliver press release for the seven announced Shining Stars
Opportunity to be interviewed for a ‘One year later’ spotlight on stage at TNW Conference 2025