SeedLegals Startup Awards 2025 categories
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For game-changing founders
Soonicorn
A startup or scale-up with strong growth, traction and promising strategies for their path to becoming the next big industry disruptor.
- UK or Irish Limited Company
- Fewer than 250 full time employees
- Trading for fewer than 7 years
Eco Innovator
An outstanding startup dedicated to sustainability or excelling in Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) initiatives.
- UK or Irish Limited Company
- Fewer than 250 full time employees
- Trading for fewer than 7 years
Customer Champion
A startup that excels in customer engagement, backed up by impressive Net Promoter Scores (NPS) and outstanding customer service achievements.
- UK or Irish Limited Company
- Fewer than 250 full time employees
- Trading for fewer than 7 years
Game Changer
A startup that has revolutionised their industry through exceptional innovation, technological advances and/or creative disruption.
- UK or Irish Limited Company
- Fewer than 250 full time employees
- Trading for fewer than 7 years
Top Workplace
A startup with an exceptional workplace culture, making their companies a top destination for talented employees.
- UK or Irish Limited Company
- Fewer than 250 full time employees
- Trading for fewer than 7 years
Social Sensation
Celebrating exceptional startups for their social media influence, audience growth, standout marketing campaigns, and measurable impact.
- UK or Irish Limited Company
- Fewer than 250 full time employees
- Trading for fewer than 7 years
Captivating Mission
A founder or startup with an exceptional mission that is making a tangible, positive impact on their industry.
- UK or Irish Limited Company
- Fewer than 250 full time employees
- Trading for fewer than 7 years
Community Leader
An individual or an organisation that empowers, fuels and supports the UK startup ecosystem by creating opportunity and community or just making founders’ lives easier.
SeedLegals members
Inspiring Entrepreneur
This award celebrates exceptional entrepreneurs who inspire with their drive, courage, and vision, overcoming challenges, turning feedback into success, and achieving milestones with extraordinary leadership and innovation.
SeedLegals members
SeedLegals Honour award
Outstanding Achievement
An exceptional founder in the SeedLegals community. We’re looking for remarkable achievements and encourage applications from all backgrounds and industries.
Startup of the Year
The top performing startup for 2024. The winner of this award will be chosen from all of the finalists.
For high-impact investors
Angel of the Year
A standout angel investor whose strategic investments and support have helped drive innovation and growth in UK startups.
Any individual
Fund of the year
A fund that has demonstrated exceptional commitment, innovation and impact in nurturing and supporting the growth of innovative small businesses through SEIS or EIS.
Any UK SEIS or EIS
14 May 2025 
Roundhouse, London