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The 2024 Foundervine Future Awards

For six years, Foundervine has been a leading platform for recognising and celebrating the UK's most inspiring entrepreneurs. The 2024 Future Awards will once again honour the visionary leaders who are driving positive change and transforming industries.
Join us on 22 November in Central London as we recognise the extraordinary achievements of these outstanding contributors.
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Cecil Adjalo and Izzy Obeng
Future Award judges
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Cecil Adjalo and Izzy Obeng
Future Award judges
Award presenter
Future Award audience
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Cecil Adjalo and Izzy Obeng
Future Award judges
Award presenter
Future Award audience

Future Awards Winners 2024

Beth Kume-Holland
Changemaker of the Year
Children's Home Quality
Social Impact Leader
Kindred LCR
Good Investor of the Year
Nana Agyemang
Ally of the Year
Oatsu
Consumer Brand of the Year
Sharon White
Catalyst for Change
Sonia Kaurah
Rising Star of the Year
Tommie Edwards
Businesswoman of the Year

Vanessa Babouram

PayPal Giving Fund Country Manager UK & Ireland
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Jason Gibb

Founder of Bread and Jam
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Yee Mun Thum

Managing Director at Angel Academe
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Joel Gujral

CEO of MYNDUP
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Awo Ablo

Executive Vice President, Strategy and Partnerships, Tony Blair Institute
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Dama Sathianathan

Partner Bethnal Green Ventures
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Khalia Ismain

Black Entrepreneurs Programme Manager at Lloyds Bank
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Jennifer Sieg

Reporter City AM
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Danyal Sattar OBE

CEO of Big Issue Invest
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Colin Jones

Investor and Advisor
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Cecil Peters

EMEA Head of Diversity, J.P Morgan Chase
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Kajol Patel

Strategy & Customer Experience Advisor
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Tobias Azizah

International Microkitchen Program Manager at Meta
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The Awards

Please click on categories below to see all of the awards
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Changemaker of the Year
The Changemaker of the Year Award is a prestigious accolade that honours a founder who has made a transformative and lasting impact on their industry.
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Businesswoman of the Year
The Businesswoman of the Year Award recognises an exceptional female entrepreneur or executive who has demonstrated outstanding leadership, innovation, and impact in her respective field.
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Rising Star of the Year
The Rising Star honours an individual who, despite being relatively new to their industry or area of expertise, has already made a significant impact by showcasing exceptional dedication, innovation, & skill.
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Ally of the Year
The Ally of the Year Award recognises an individual who has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to fostering inclusivity, equality, and diversity to champion the rights and well-being of others.
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Catalyst for Change
The Catalyst for Change Award honours individuals working within corporations, whether in middle management or senior leadership levels, who are driving significant change in the realms of Environmental, Social, or Governance (ESG) within their organisations..
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Meet the future 40

Ada Ventures
Afiya Chohollo
Co-founder of CloudFO
Ascension VC
Beth Kume-Holland
Founder & CEO of Patchwork Hub
Beyond Representation
Bryony Cozens
Managing Director of Something Familiar
Children's Home Quality
Dan Idhenga
Co-founder & Partner at London Venture Capital Network
Driven By Us
Flake Bake Ltd
Ian Merricks
Founder & Proposition Lead at Venture Path
Impact Brixton
James Adeleke
Founder & CEO of Generation Success
Jem Stein
Founder of Daring Capital
John Mayford
CEO of Olmec
Julie Baker
Head of Strategic Partnerships at NatWest Group
Juliemay Lingerie
Junior Makame
Co-founder & CEO of SocialPro
Kim Stoute-Purvis
CMO of Zero Gravity
Kindred LCR
Kojo Marfo
Founder of My Runway Group
Ladi Greenstreet
CEO of Diversity VC
Lee Chambers
Founding Director at Male Allies UK
Lydia Amoah
Founder of The Black Pound Report
MIXD Reality
Moagi Onkabeste
Group CEO of Aurora Media Group
Nana Agyemang
Proposition Delivery Manager at Barclays Eagle Labs
Nesta Impact Investments
Oatsu
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Pathway Fund
Peter Monteza
CEO and Co-founder of MyArc
Raphael Sofoluke
Founder & CEO of The UK Black Business Show
Sarah Melbourne
Co-founder of Citizen Developer HQ
Sharon White
Director at Educating Horizons
She's Electric
Sonia Kaurah
Founder & CEO of Tala Thrive
The Vegan Patty Lady
Tinique Hay
Founder of Hay Events
Tommie Edwards
CEO & Co-founder of Tech1M
Vicky IIankovan
Executive Director at Equal Measures UK

Vanessa Babouram

PayPal Giving Fund Country Manager UK & Ireland
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Jason Gibb

Founder of Bread and Jam
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Yee Mun Thum

Managing Director at Angel Academe
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Joel Gujral

CEO of MYNDUP
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Awo Ablo

Executive Vice President, Strategy and Partnerships, Tony Blair Institute
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Dama Sathianathan

Partner Bethnal Green Ventures
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Khalia Ismain

Black Entrepreneurs Programme Manager at Lloyds Bank
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Jennifer Sieg

Reporter City AM
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Danyal Sattar OBE

CEO of Big Issue Invest
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Colin Jones

Investor and Advisor
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Cecil Peters

EMEA Head of Diversity, J.P Morgan Chase
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Kajol Patel

Strategy & Customer Experience Advisor
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Tobias Azizah

International Microkitchen Program Manager at Meta
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Lloyds Bank

For over 250 years, Lloyds Bank has been providing expert support and guidance to households, business and communities of Britain. Our expertise and understanding is built on this experience, providing financial confidence, support and peace of mind for customers of every generation and every community. Lloyds Bank are committed to supporting families and businesses, helping them to take the next step, whatever that may be. Lloyds Bank, by your side. Find out more about the work we’re doing to create a more equitable landscape for Black entrepreneurs
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Paypal

PayPal has been revolutionizing commerce globally for more than 25 years. Creating innovative experiences that make moving money, selling, and shopping simple, personalized, and secure, PayPal empowers consumers and businesses in approximately 200 markets to join and thrive in the global economy.
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Google Cloud

We’re thrilled to announce Google Cloud as a Gold Sponsor for the Foundervine Future Awards! With a mission to make information universally accessible and useful, their support empowers us to spotlight visionary founders who are driving the future of innovation. The Future Founder Awards celebrate these trailblazing individuals and organisations, showcasing their resilience, ingenuity, and contributions to a more inclusive future, where diverse voices lead the way and opportunities are open to all.
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Harper James

Now in its tenth year, Harper James is a 140+ strong team and the firm has supported more than 5,000 ambitious growth businesses ranging from start-ups through to scale-ups and beyond. The business has consistently achieved 35–45% year-on-year organic growth and it expects to double its turnover within the next three years. At the core of Harper James' and its people's success is a collective purpose and vision, which is of a world where all viable businesses thrive and contribute to a healthy economy through access to excellent legal services.
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Monterosa

Monterosa / Interaction Cloud™ is the most versatile Real-time Engagement Platform, giving you a way to engage audiences at scale without building in-house.
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All you need to know
How are the winners determined?
The winners of the Foundervine Future Awards are decided through a multi-step process. Initially, applicants are required to apply using a provided form. Once all applications are received, the responses are reviewed to shortlist 10 candidates for each award category.

These shortlisted candidates' details are then shared with a panel of judges, who further review the information to select the final 5 nominees. The nominees are subsequently announced on a public voting platform, where the public can cast their votes. The winners, determined by the public vote, are finally announced on the event day.
When and where is the awards ceremony taking place?
The awards ceremony will take place on 22 November 2024 at Freemasons Hall 60 Great Queen St, London WC2B 5AZ.
How can I purchase tickets to the awards ceremony?
You can visit the awards section of the Foundervine website to purchase your tickets. Be sure to follow us on social media to stay updated on when tickets become available.
How many submissions can be made for the same individual or organisation?
Individuals or organisations may make multiple award applications, but only one application per category is permitted per annum.
How can I become a sponsor of the awards ceremony?
Interested in being a sponsor? Register here
Is my submission confidential?
Yes – all awards submissions are treated as highly confidential. Only the Foundervine Future Awards team and the judging panel will view them.
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