Life Science Executive Awards
Monday 16 November 2026City Central at the HAC, London, UKSeed Raise of the Year
This award will recognises a company that has successfully completed a significant, impactful or transformational private fundraise at Seed-Stage level.
Congratulations to this year's finalist roster.
There will be 1st (Gold), 2nd (Silver), and 3rd (Bronze) place announcements in each category, with 1st place exclusively awarded the bespoke trophy.
Criteria & Judging
Qualifying criteria:
- Must be a fundraise by a private company
- Must have raised the funds in the period between 1 September 2025 and 1 August 2026
- Must be a company with European headquarters
Judges will be paying particular attention to:
- Amount of funds raised
- Process / speed / allocation fulfilment of securing of significant new funds
- Level / reputation of investors attracted
- Post-finance allocation / use of proceeds
- Level of value creation / value realisation from raise
