Business Angel of the Year 2021

Nominations for the 2021 Business Angel of the Year Award are now open!

With new unicorns and soonicorns emerging, the year 2021 is proving to be exceptional for the Polish startup scene. An increase in funding and the number of startups shows that the ecosystem is more dynamic and robust than ever. It would be impossible to achieve this without the support of business angels - private investors, who use their experience, money, and networks to help startups reach new levels.

Now, we are once again asking the investment and startup community to name the leading angel investors of this year.

The perfect candidate for the award should be:

- a serial private investor dedicated to expanding their portfolio with diverse enterprises -
- a supporter and mentor committed to the development and growth of startups under their wing- 
- an experienced entrepreneur or manager willing to share their know-how and contacts- 
- an ambassador of angel investment in Poland focused on propagating early-stage private funding- 

The BAY Award is presented in four categories:

1. Business Angel of the Year - for the most prominent angel investor in 2021,
2. Debutant of the Year - for the best first-time investor,
3. Ecosystem Award - presented by the startup community for the most supportive business angels,
4. Venture Award by VCLeaders - recognizing the VC fund standing out for their co-investments with business angels and ecosystem-building activities.

To nominate a business angel for the award, please fill in the form HERE.