Know an up-and-coming venture capitalist? We want to hear from you.

• Business Insider is looking for the rising stars of venture capital.
• The deadline to nominate an investor is Tuesday, December 1.

Business Insider is searching for the future kingmakers of Silicon Valley.

Our annual list of the Rising Stars of Venture Capital spotlights the venture capitalists finding the next big thing before the rest of the market catches on — and those winning the right to invest in proven winners.

Know someone? Send your suggestions below or via this form.

Our picks have gone on to rise through the ranks of elite firms and raise funds of their own. Past honorees include Deedy Das at Menlo Ventures, Avichal Garg at Electric Capital, Abby Meyers at Bain Capital Ventures, and Mercedes Bent at her new fund, Premise.

Take a look at our 2026 list here.

The deadline to nominate a rising star is Tuesday, December 1. We can't promise feedback on submissions due to volume.

Who qualifies

• US-based venture capitalists across roles, from vice presidents to principals to partners
• Investors with clear, recent wins: sourcing or leading competitive deals, developing theses ahead of the crowd, or delivering outsize portfolio support
• We welcome nominations from funds of any size, including emerging funds; self-nominations are fine

What to include in a nomination

• Role and firm, plus any promotion history within the firm
• Notable deals in the past 12 months: their role and how they helped support the investment
• Evidence of edge: backgrounds or perspectives that give them an unfair advantage in investing; examples of winning competitive processes; measurable influence inside their firms and ecosystems

Questions?

Contact Business Insider reporter Melia Robinson at [email protected]