Information on awards the Firm and its principals have received is included on this page. The receipt of these awards is not indicative of future performance.
Inc. places firms on the Founder-Friendly Investor list based on the information provided in an application and by speaking with founder references. A fee was paid to submit our application.
To determine awardees, GrowthCap ran a thorough nomination process and reviewed feedback received from each nominee’s colleagues, portfolio company executives and/or others in the industry. Each candidate was valued based on her demonstrated success in her specific roles, breadth of experience, longevity in the field, and consistency in performance, among other factors.
Finalists were selected by an independent judging committee of M&A, financing, and restructuring professionals, many of whom are previous years’ award winners. Award nominations were submitted during an open call for nominations in multiple categories. A single nomination could be submitted in one or more award categories. The set of nominations in each award category was evaluated and scored by at least 3 judges. Nominations of deals were scored on the basis of a). Description of circumstances surrounding the deal (30% score), b). obstacles and challenges overcome to get the deal done (30%), c). benefits to stakeholders (30%), and d). adherence to submission form guidelines and completeness (10%). For each nomination within each award category, the scores were added and averaged. The nominations with the highest average scores became finalists. A fee was paid to submit our application.
Winners were selected by an independent judging committee of M&A, financing, and restructuring professionals, many of whom are previous years’ award winners. Award nominations were submitted during an open call for nominations in multiple award categories. A single nomination could be submitted in one or more award categories. The set of nominations in each award category was evaluated and scored by at least 3 judges. Nominations of deals were scored on the basis of a). description of circumstances surrounding the deal (30%), b). obstacles and challenges overcome to get the deal done (30%), c). benefits to stakeholders (30%), and d). adherence to submission form guidelines and completeness (10%). For each nomination within each award category, the scores were added and averaged. The nomination with the highest average score won the award. A fee was paid to submit our application.
Inc. places firms on the Founder-Friendly Investor list based on the information provided in an application and by speaking with founder references. A fee was paid to submit our application.
Finalists were selected by an independent judging committee of M&A, financing, and restructuring professionals, many of whom are previous years’ award winners. Award nominations were submitted during an open call for nominations in multiple award categories. A single nomination could be submitted in one or more award categories. The set of nominations in each award category were evaluated and scored by at least 3 judges. Nominations of deals were scored on the basis of a). description of circumstances surrounding the deal (30%), b). obstacles and challenges overcome to get the deal done (30%), c). benefits to stakeholders (30%), and d). adherence to submission form guidelines and completeness (10%). For each nomination within each award category, the scores were added and averaged. The nominations with the highest average scores became finalists. A fee was paid to submit our application.
Finalists were selected by an independent judging committee of M&A, financing, and restructuring professionals, many of whom are previous years’ award winners. Award nominations were submitted during an open call for nominations in multiple award categories. A single nomination could be submitted in one or more award categories. The set of nominations in each award category were evaluated and scored by at least 3 judges. Nominations of deals were scored on the basis of a). description of circumstances surrounding the deal (30%), b). obstacles and challenges overcome to get the deal done (30%), c). benefits to stakeholders (30%), and d). adherence to submission form guidelines and completeness (10%). For each nomination within each award category, the scores were added and averaged. The nominations with the highest average scores became finalists. A fee was paid to submit our application.
Inc. places firms on the Founder-Friendly Investor list based on the information provided in an application and by speaking with founder references. A fee was paid to submit our application.
Winners were selected by an independent judging committee of M&A, financing, and restructuring professionals, many of whom are previous years’ award winners. Award nominations were submitted during an open call for nominations in multiple award categories. A single nomination could be submitted in one or more award categories. The set of nominations in each award category were evaluated and scored by at least 3 judges. Nominations of deals were scored on the basis of a). description of circumstances surrounding the deal (30%), b). obstacles and challenges overcome to get the deal done (30%), c). benefits to stakeholders (30%), and d). adherence to submission form guidelines and completeness (10%). For each nomination within each award category, the scores were added and averaged. The nomination with the highest average score won the award. A fee was paid to submit our application.
An independent committee of M&A, financing and turnaround industry business leaders will judge all nominations. These judges will evaluate the nominees’ career accomplishments and professional expertise. Consideration will also be given to community services, philanthropic endeavors, and any unique circumstances. The judging will be conducted in a secure datasite using exclusive and trusted technology to ensure that all eligible nominations are processed and evaluated securely and confidentially. Judging criteria includes: the nominee’s career accomplishments (40%), the nominee’s professional expertise (30%), the nominee’s community and/or charitable activity (20%), and the nominee’s unique circumstances (10%).
Inc. places firms on the Private Equity 50 list based on the information provided in an application and by speaking with founder references. A fee was paid to submit our application.
Winners were selected by an independent judging committee of M&A, financing, and restructuring professionals, many of whom are previous years’ award winners. Award nominations were submitted during an open call for nominations in multiple award categories. A single nomination could be submitted in one or more award categories. The set of nominations in each award category were evaluated and scored by at least 3 judges. Nominations of deals were scored on the basis of a). description of circumstances surrounding the deal (30%), b). obstacles and challenges overcome to get the deal done (30%), c). benefits to stakeholders (30%), and d). adherence to submission form guidelines and completeness (10%). For each nomination within each award category, the scores were added and averaged. The nomination with the highest average score won the award. A fee was paid to submit our application.
Finalists were selected by an independent judging committee of M&A, financing, and restructuring professionals, many of whom are previous years’ award winners. Award nominations were submitted during an open call for nominations in multiple award categories. A single nomination could be submitted in one or more award categories. The set of nominations in each award category were evaluated and scored by at least 3 judges. Nominations of deals were scored on the basis of a). description of circumstances surrounding the deal (30%), b). obstacles and challenges overcome to get the deal done (30%), c). benefits to stakeholders (30%), and d). adherence to submission form guidelines and completeness (10%). For each nomination within each award category, the scores were added and averaged. The nominations with the highest average scores became finalists. A fee was paid to submit our application.
Winners were selected by an independent judging committee of M&A, financing, and restructuring professionals, many of whom are previous years’ award winners. Award nominations were submitted during an open call for nominations in multiple award categories. A single nomination could be submitted in one or more award categories. The set of nominations in each award category were evaluated and scored by at least 3 judges. Nominations of deals were scored on the basis of a). description of circumstances surrounding the deal (30%), b). obstacles and challenges overcome to get the deal done (30%), c). benefits to stakeholders (30%), and d). adherence to submission form guidelines and completeness (10%). For each nomination within each award category, the scores were added and averaged. The nomination with the highest average score won the award. A fee was paid to submit our application.
Winners were selected by an independent judging committee of M&A, financing, and restructuring professionals, many of whom are previous years’ award winners. Award nominations were submitted during an open call for nominations in multiple award categories. A single nomination could be submitted in one or more award categories. The set of nominations in each award category were evaluated and scored by at least 3 judges. Nominations of deals were scored on the basis of a). description of circumstances surrounding the deal (30%), b). obstacles and challenges overcome to get the deal done (30%), c). benefits to stakeholders (30%), and d). adherence to submission form guidelines and completeness (10%). For each nomination within each award category, the scores were added and averaged. The nomination with the highest average score won the award. A fee was paid to submit our application.
A judging panel comprised of the Finance Monthly magazine senior management team will make a final selection and decide each category winner based on our designated criteria. This can include votes, supporting information and testimonials received during the previous stages mentioned above.
The criteria used by the judging panel are as follows:
