Fundraise of the Year and Special Fundraise of the Year

For the first time this year, the judges will pull two shortlists from the submissions. The Fundraise of the Year category will continue to award the UK’s most successful generalist fundraises. However, in a changing era of capital formation, we would also like to recognise funds that may be smaller but have been raised with a more niche deployment strategy. Funds should be domiciled or headquartered in the UK and take equity positions that align with a private equity return profile. The judges are not looking for submissions predominantly deployed in other asset classes of real estate, venture capital, infrastructure and private credit. Qualifying period is July 2024 to June 2025.

Questions

1. Name the GP and the Fund
2. Executive Summary – 250 word count max.
3. Briefly describe the fund's strategy and the reasons behind the successful fundraise, referencing the appeal of the strategy, the sponsor's IR function, the use of advisors and anything else deemed relevant. – 550 word count max.
4. Describe substantial changes in the make-up of your LP base for this fund compared to the previous vintage. Focus on type, geography and other areas you feel important. – 200 word count max.
5. Did you provide any incentives to drive momentum – for example, ‘sweeteners’ to come in at first close? – 200 word count max.
6. What changes, if any, have you made to your T&Cs, reporting, or ESG practices? – 200 word count max.

You don’t have to complete the form in one go. If you start filling it in and come back later (using the same device and browser – just not in Incognito mode), your answers will still be there for up to 15 days. When you return, you’ll start from the beginning but your previous answers will be visible and editable before submitting.

Entries for the 2025 awards closed on 1 August 2025.