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European Lifestars Awards
Life Science Executive Awards
Monday 16 November 2026London, UK

Venture Capital Firm of the Year

This award recognises a European venture capital firm that has outperformed peers, created value and demonstrated truly outstanding investment decision making.

Criteria & Judging

It is open to European life science companies only.

Qualifying criteria:

  • Open to venture capital Firms only
  • Firm must have more than 20% portfolio holdings in healthcare and/or life sciences companies
  • Firms must have headquarters in Europe
  • Period to be judged review is between 1 September 2024 and 1 August 2025

Judges will be paying particular attention to:

  • Evidence of innovative company creation and deal-making strategies
  • Volume and value of investments made in the qualifying timeline
  • Number of lead investments made
  • Number / quality of successful exits
  • Number / value of new funds raised
  • Fund performance and returns to LPs