VCUnder30 Awards - 2nd edition

​VC UNDER 30 AWARDS by Sowefund, Next Gen VC & Goodwin

​The future of VC is under 30 - and it’s time to shine.

​Whether you're here to celebrate the next generation of investors or you are the next generation.

​After a first edition that exceeded all expectations, nearly 100 people gathered for the evening and over 150 applications received, we're back for an even bigger second edition. We're once again gathering the boldest young minds in venture for a high-energy awards ceremony and afterwork celebration.

​This year, we are pleased to co-organize this event with Goodwin, a leading law firm in the global tech and venture capital ecosystem.

​🏅 The Awards

​We’re honoring VC professionals under 30 who are already leaving their mark on the ecosystem.

​Winners will be selected by an exceptional jury made up of leading figures in tech and venture, across five categories :

​🎙️ Content is King : Julien Khaski (Maddyness) - For those who have made their mark through outstanding content creation

🏗️ Program Builder : Julie Messerig (Goodwin France) - For those who have built impactful programs within the ecosystem

🤝 Community Builder : Benjamin Wattinne (Sowefund) - For those who actively contribute to bringing a community together in the tech/startup ecosystem (events, mentoring, etc.)

🌍 Impact Maker : Fanny Picard (Alter Equity) - For those who support high social or environmental impact projects, and promote diversity and inclusion within the tech/VC ecosystem

​🔭 Early Believer : Alexis Robert (Kima Ventures) - For those who spotted the next big thing before anyone else

​📝 Nominate yourself or someone from your team (5 min max):
👉 Apply here
🥂 The Evening

​This isn’t just an awards show - it’s a celebration of what’s next.

​Come meet, mingle, and toast with the new generation of VC during a premium afterwork event.

​🗓 Tuesday, July 07
📍 Goodwin Procter Paris – Paris (08)

​🕡 6:30 PM – Doors open
🏆 7:00 PM – Awards Ceremony
🍸 8:00 PM – Afterwork

​Limited spots, high energy, future-shaping crowd.

​Apply to attend, and spread the word.