The Europas, the annual European Tech Startup Awards, ended last night with a triumphant win by PeerIndex the social ranking service, which clinched the Grand Prix award. The result was based on both public online voting and expert judges, recognising the startup’s significant market traction against a much larger competitor, with less resources and a clear path towards both a big consumer and business market. VC DFJ Esprit offered a £50,000 convertible loan note to the Grand Prix winner on the night.
After 22 expert judges picked their favourites from 400 entries, and those results where combined with approximately 40,000 public votes from the tech startup industry, clear trends started to emerge from those marked out as Winners and those Highly Commended in the awards.
While London once again held it’s own as a crucible of tech startup innovation in Europe, with Conversocial, Pusher, OneFineStay and Mixcloud among those taking honours, there was a marked drift Eastward and North in Europe, as startups from Berlin (Amen, EyeEm, 6Wunderkinder) and Belgrade (Nordeus) won their category or were Highly Commended, while companies from Copenhagen (Podio), Stockholm (iZettle) and Helsinki (Rovio, AngryBirds) showed that European innovation remains strong even in smaller countries. Bucking that trend to the North was Busuu from Madrid which won the Education category, showing that tech entrepreneurship is alive and well across the breadth of Europe.
A packed crowd of almost 500 people started their evening with a short welcome video recorded by the Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, who encouraged startups to set up operations in the city.
Speaking personally, I think it’s now beyond doubt that European tech startups can punch out to a global market directly from a European base. While Silicon Valley remains the leviathan of the industry, tech startups from Belfast to Belgrade, London to Ljubijana, are grabbing the opportunity to reach global markets with world beating products and services.
Below is a full listing of the awards winners. Further down are some photos from the night and here. Including me arriving on a Harley (hell, you gotta do it once, right?) → Read More
Voting in The Europas Awards has gone live. Held annually, The Europas are the main European Awards for early stage Internet and Mobile technology startups. The are selected by a combination of an expert Advisory Board (which changes every year) and voting by the industry itself. The whole thing comes together on a special awards night in London, on November 17.
Of course, out of the sheer need to filter the thousands of people in tech startups across Europe, the Awards can’t cover every single startup and entrepreneur. But what you see below are the ones this year’s Board picked out as representing the best new early stage startups in Europe, and the people making it all happen.
Everyone here is a winner already. Not a single company or person here is not amazing at what they do already. But in the end, there is always a filter. So this is your chance to feed in your choices for the best in Europe. From this will come the final finalists for the awards on November 17 in London. Voting ends on November 1st. You can vote only once in each category. So get voting! → Read More
We’re delighted to announce the members of The Europas Awards Advisory Board. These are people who know the pan-European tech scene very well indeed. But just as importantly, it also represents a number of key European VCs and journalists who will now have to look at your entries!
The Advisory Board will be looking at the nominations and selecting their finalists for the Europas. These finalists will be put to the public vote, and then the board’s picks and your votes will be combined to find the winners at the event on November 17 in London.
You can still buy tickets, follow the event on Twitter @TheEuropas and on Facebook. But today voting closes (5pm London time) – some instructions on how to enter. → Read More
The Europas, the European Tech Startup Awards supported by TechCrunch Europe, will be on November 17 in London. 450 of Europe’s top startups, VCs and entrepreneurs will celebrate the European startup scene with 20 awards after taking hundreds of entries, sifting with an advisory board, putting the finalists to a public vote by the industry and merging the results.
You can still buy tickets, follow the event on Twitter @TheEuropas and on Facebook. But you only have three days left (Friday 7 October is the deadline) to enter yourself or your startup. Here’s how. → Read More
The Europas, the European Tech Startup Awards, were held for the second time December 2010, in London, supported by TechCrunch Europe. It was the culmination of a month of online voting by the European tech startup industry for the finalists, where some 33,126 votes were cast, judges deliberated over the results and over 350 people joined the cream of Europe’s startups, VCs and entrepreneurs at a huge awards event. This year it’s getting bigger to get the community even more involved, create an even bigger event, and find the best startups in Europe. You can enter here and tickets are here. We are still taking sponsors for categories. For sponsorship opportunities please email Mike Butcher ( mike [@] mbites.com ) for further details or see here. Also follow the event on Twitter @TheEuropas and on Facebook. → Read More
The Europas, the European Startup Awards, were held recently in London. It was the culmination of a month of online voting by the European tech startup industry for the finalists, where some 33,126 votes were cast across 23 categories, eight judges deliberated over the results and over 350 people joined the cream of Europe’s startups, VCs and entrepreneurs on the 31st story of stunning venue with amazing views over central London.
A huge thanks to our awesome sponsors Moonfruit, Winston & Strawn / Bootlaw, Latitude, Fidelity Growth Partners Europe, TechHub and video streaming partner Newspepper.
Here are the winners and finalists and here’s a Wrap video of the event:
TechCrunch Europe / The Europas 2010 Final Cut from Newspepper on Vimeo.
The Europas, the European Startup Awards, were held last night in London. It was the culmination of a month of online voting by the European tech startup industry for the finalists, where some 33,126 votes were cast across 23 categories, eight judges deliberated over the results and over 350 people paid to join the cream of Europe’s startups, VCs and entrepreneurs on the 31st story of stunning venue with amazing views over central London.
A huge thanks to our awesome sponsors Moonfruit, Winston & Strawn / Bootlaw, Latitude, Fidelity Growth Partners Europe, TechHub and video streaming partner Newspepper.
Here are the winners and finalists. → Read More
The Europas, the European Startup Awards, will be held this Friday, November 19, in London. The event is now totally sold out, with over 350 people coming from the cream of Europe’s startups, VCs and entrepreneurs.
The online voting, running for the last month (thanks to PollDaddy), has closed. Some 33,126 votes were cast in total. The Europas Advisory Board has submitted their results. The two have been merged and we now have our finalists. The winners will be revealed on the night. If you can’t make it, or just didn’t get a ticket in time, we’ll be posting a live video stream of the awards announcements and using the Twitter hashtag #TheEuropas.
A huge thanks to our awesome sponsors Moonfruit, Winston & Strawn / Bootlaw, Latitude, Fidelity Growth Partners Europe, TechHub and video streaming partner Newspepper.
The Europas will take take place at a ridiculously cool London venue: Paramount in the heart of London’s West End, which has amazing views across the city (Top floor, Centre Point, 101-103 New Oxford Street, London WC1A 1DD) (pictures below).
There has been a huge response from the community, and we’d like to say a huge thank you to the sponsors of the event so far. If there are any last minute requests to sponsor the awards and get in front of the best of Europe, you can email our vents director Aléna Dundas ( alena [@] techcrunch.com ).
Below you will find lots more information, but for now, here are our finalists for the awards, all of whom are listed on Crunchbase should you require more information: → Read More
The Europas, the European Startup Awards, will be held on November 19 in London. The event is now sold out. Boo hoo. But over 350 of you are coming. Hurray!
But there is still time to vote in all the categories here.
The deadline for voting in The Europas is Tuesday Midday Central Europe Time (CET) (or 11am GMT).
Don’t forget to Tweet or share the voting pages to your social networks, and you can of course vote for yourself. Use the logo above on your site to encourage voting.
The Europas will take take place at a ridiculously cool London venue: Paramount in the heart of London’s West End, which has amazing views across the city (Top floor, Centre Point, 101-103 New Oxford Street, London WC1A 1DD) (pictures below).
There has been a huge response from the community, and we’d like to say a huge thank you to the sponsors of the event so far. Want to sponsor and get in front of the cream of Europe’s startups, VCs and entrepreneurs? Then email events director Aléna Dundas ( alena [@] techcrunch.com ). → Read More
The Europas, the European Startup Awards, will be held on November 19 in London. Right now we’ve sold out. Boo hoo. But over 250 of you are coming. Hurray! To a luck hawk-eyed few we’ll be releasing a small amount of remaining tickets (here, if you’re quick, just before the event.
The Europas will take take place at a ridiculously cool London venue: Paramount in the heart of London’s West End, which has amazing views across the city (Top floor, Centre Point, 101-103 New Oxford Street, London WC1A 1DD).
There has been a huge response from the community, and we’d like to say a huge thank you to the sponsors of the event so far.
Want to join them and get in front of the cream of Europe’s startups, VCs and entrepreneurs, please email events director Aléna Dundas ( alena [@] techcrunch.com ). → Read More
On the other side of the Atlantic, TechCrunch events have been causing all kinds of disruption (yes, lame joke, I know) this year. Back in May, Disrupt unleashed the infamous linguistic talent of Yahoo CEO Carol Bartz and just last month, the Bin 38 crew and MC Hammer rocked the show just prior to the announcement of our acquisition by AOL. From New York to San Francisco, Disrupt has definitely proved to be one tech’s hottest events…but now what about in Europe ?
Europe definitely counts a number of absolutely fantastic tech events – with one of my all-time favorites, LeWeb, coming-up right before the holidays. But this year, both TechCrunch France and TechCrunch Europe are also puting a little startup kick in pre-holiday events with the Europas and Remix. → Read More
On the other side of the Atlantic, TechCrunch events have been causing all kinds of disruption (yes, lame joke, I know) this year. Back in May, Disrupt unleashed the infamous linguistic talent of Yahoo CEO Carol Bartz and just last month, the Bin 38 crew and MC Hammer rocked the show just prior to the announcement of our acquisition by AOL. From New York to San Francisco, Disrupt has definitely proved to be one tech’s hottest events…but now what about in Europe ?
Europe definitely counts a number of absolutely fantastic tech events – with one of my all-time favorites, LeWeb, coming-up right before the holidays. But this year, both TechCrunch France and TechCrunch Europe are also puting a little startup kick in pre-holiday events with the Europas and Remix. → Read More
I’m excited to announce the members of The Europas Awards Advisory Board.
What’s so great about this year’s board (just as with last year’s) is that we have a fantastic spread of experience across the spectrum of the tech scene in Europe, and people who really know the scene inside and out. → Read More
The Europas, the European Startup Awards 2010 for tech companies, will be held on November 19 in London (tickets available here). Entrants have been informed by Crunchbase, our database of startups, and will be voted on by the industry. These results will influence a subsequent voting round from The Europas Advisory Board of experts, chaired by TechCrunch Europe.
You can vote in all the categories here.
If you want to suggest a company that you think should be voted on by the industry, then please suggest it in the comments – but it does not guarantee entry, and any suggested company must either be in CrunchBase already or be submitted to CrunchBase. The judges decision is final. If you want more information on any of these entries… look on CrunchBase.
If you’re planning to come to the awards, you’re in for a treat. The cream of Europe’s startup scene attended last year to network with an amazing list of winners and finalists.
To sponsor any category please contact TechCrunch Europe Events and Sponsorship Director Aléna Dundas on alena [@] techcrunch.com (@alenadundas on Twitter)
Don’t forget to Tweet or share the voting pages to your social networks, and you can of course vote for yourself. Use the logo above on your site to encourage voting.
For the latest updates on the awards simply subscribe to our Twitter feed and RSS feed).
Happy voting!
Best Business or Enterprise Startup 2010
Best Advertising or Marketing Tech Startup 2010
Best Cleantech/Environmental Tech Startup 2010
Best Hardware or Gadget Startup 2010
Best Startup Founder / Co-Founders 2010
Best VC or Seed Fund of the Year 2010
Best Angel Investor of the Year 2010
Best Startup Advisor/Mentor of the Year 2010
Best Service Provider to Startups 2010
Best Ongoing Startup Programme 2010
Best European Startup Tool For Startups 2010
Best European Web Application Or Service 2010
Best Entertainment, Sport or Leisure Startup 2010
Best Social Innovation Startup 2010
Overall Winner: Judges Choice Only → Read More
The Europas, the European Startup Awards 2010 for tech companies, will be held on November 19 in London (tickets available here). Entrants have been informed by Crunchbase, our database of startups, and will be voted on by the industry. These results will influence a subsequent voting round from The Europas Advisory Board of experts, chaired by TechCrunch Europe.
If you want to suggest a company that you think should be voted on by the industry, then please suggest it in the comments – but it does not guarantee entry. The judges decision is final. If you want more information on any of these entries, look on CrunchBase.
To sponsor this category please contact TechCrunch Europe Events and Sponsorship Director Aléna Dundas on alena [@] techcrunch.com (@alenadundas on Twitter)
Don’t forget to Tweet and share this page to your social networks. Use the logo above on your site to encourage voting.
You can vote in the rest of the categories here.
Subscribe to our Twitter feed and RSS feed).
See below to vote. → Read More
The Europas, the European Startup Awards 2010 for tech companies, will be held on November 19 in London (tickets available here). Entrants have been informed by Crunchbase, our database of startups, and will be voted on by the industry. These results will influence a subsequent voting round from The Europas Advisory Board of experts, chaired by TechCrunch Europe.
If you want to suggest a company that you think should be voted on by the industry, then please suggest it in the comments – but it does not guarantee entry. The judges decision is final. If you want more information on any of these entries, look on CrunchBase.
To sponsor this category please contact TechCrunch Europe Events and Sponsorship Director Aléna Dundas on alena [@] techcrunch.com (@alenadundas on Twitter)
Don’t forget to Tweet and share this page to your social networks. Use the logo above on your site to encourage voting.
You can vote in the rest of the categories here.
Subscribe to our Twitter feed and RSS feed).
See below to vote. → Read More
The Europas, the European Startup Awards 2010 for tech companies, will be held on November 19 in London (tickets available here). Entrants have been informed by Crunchbase, our database of startups, and will be voted on by the industry. These results will influence a subsequent voting round from The Europas Advisory Board of experts, chaired by TechCrunch Europe.
If you want to suggest a company that you think should be voted on by the industry, then please suggest it in the comments – but it does not guarantee entry. The judges decision is final. If you want more information on any of these entries, look on CrunchBase.
To sponsor this category please contact TechCrunch Europe Events and Sponsorship Director Aléna Dundas on alena [@] techcrunch.com (@alenadundas on Twitter)
Don’t forget to Tweet and share this page to your social networks. Use the logo above on your site to encourage voting.
You can vote in the rest of the categories here.
Subscribe to our Twitter feed and RSS feed).
See below to vote. → Read More
The Europas, the European Startup Awards 2010 for tech companies, will be held on November 19 in London (tickets available here). Entrants have been informed by Crunchbase, our database of startups, and will be voted on by the industry. These results will influence a subsequent voting round from The Europas Advisory Board of experts, chaired by TechCrunch Europe.
If you want to suggest a company that you think should be voted on by the industry, then please suggest it in the comments – but it does not guarantee entry. The judges decision is final. If you want more information on any of these entries, look on CrunchBase.
To sponsor this category please contact TechCrunch Europe Events and Sponsorship Director Aléna Dundas on alena [@] techcrunch.com (@alenadundas on Twitter)
Don’t forget to Tweet and share this page to your social networks. Use the logo above on your site to encourage voting.
You can vote in the rest of the categories here.
Subscribe to our Twitter feed and RSS feed).
See below to vote. → Read More
The Europas, the European Startup Awards 2010 for tech companies, will be held on November 19 in London (tickets available here). Entrants have been informed by Crunchbase, our database of startups, and will be voted on by the industry. These results will influence a subsequent voting round from The Europas Advisory Board of experts, chaired by TechCrunch Europe.
If you want to suggest a company that you think should be voted on by the industry, then please suggest it in the comments – but it does not guarantee entry. The judges decision is final. If you want more information on any of these entries, look on CrunchBase.
To sponsor this category please contact TechCrunch Europe Events and Sponsorship Director Aléna Dundas on alena [@] techcrunch.com (@alenadundas on Twitter)
Don’t forget to Tweet and share this page to your social networks. Use the logo above on your site to encourage voting.
You can vote in the rest of the categories here.
Subscribe to our Twitter feed and RSS feed).
See below to vote. → Read More
The Europas, the European Startup Awards 2010 for European tech companies, will be held on November 19 in London (tickets available here). Entrants have been informed by Crunchbase, our database of startups, and will be voted on by the industry. These results will influence a subsequent voting round from The Europas Advisory Board of experts, chaired by TechCrunch Europe.
If you want to suggest a company that you think should be voted on by the industry, then please suggest it in the comments – but it does not guarantee entry. The judges decision is final. If you want more information on any of these entries, look on CrunchBase.
To sponsor this category please contact TechCrunch Europe Events and Sponsorship Director Aléna Dundas on alena [@] techcrunch.com (@alenadundas on Twitter)
Don’t forget to Tweet and share this page to your social networks. Use the logo above on your site to encourage voting.
You can vote in the rest of the categories here.
Subscribe to our Twitter feed and RSS feed).
See below to vote. → Read More
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