THE ANNUAL

PE │ VC ATLAS AWARDS 2015

AWARDS GALA CEREMONY: TBA ● San Francisco, CA USA

NOMINATION: Deadline, OCTOBER 3, 2015.

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PEVC ATLAS AWARDS is part of the prestigious MA ATLAS AWARDS global brand. In keeping with the "Gold Standard of Performance", the PE&VC ATLAS AWARDS exclusively honors excellence from the alternative investing community including pension funds, endowments or foundations, fund of funds, private equity, venture capital and related industry participants.

WINNERS are officially announced and honored the exclusive industry only awards gala ceremony held following the PE&VC Intelligence Forum in San Francisco, CA. Award recipients and nominees must attend the awards gala ceremony to be officially recognized in company of their peers by accepting their trophy.

NOMINATIONS: Gain the edge and enter your nominations on any number of award categories. There are no fees to nominate, and any industry professional can enter nominations on behalf of their firm, colleague or client. There are no limits on number of nominations a firm can enter across various award categories.

LEADERSHIP AWARDS:

Institutional Investor Leadership Achievement Award of the Year

Accolade recognizes achievement of a Chief Investment Officer from a pension fund, foundation or an endowment for consistently allocating capital in private equity and venture capital asset classes; leading the organization, proactive engagement and advancement of private equity and venture capital asset class.

Private Equity Lifetime Achievement Award of the Year

Presented to founder of a private equity firm with over 25 years of experience. Accolade in recognition of his/her management talents, influence and voice to advance and grow their respective companies and industries.

Venture Capital Lifetime Achievement Award of the Year

Presented to founder of a venture capital firm with over 25 years of experience. Accolade in recognition of his/her management talents, influence and contributions to advance and grow their respective companies and industries.

Women Leadership Achievement Award of the Year

Presented to a leading women CEO/Founder from the alternative investment community.

PERSON of the YEAR: Given to a c-level executive from the industry.

INSTITUTIONAL INVESTOR AWARDS (Qualification based on active asset allocation to private equity and VC class)

Limited Partner of the Year │Public Plan

Limited Partner of the Year │Corporate Plan

Limited Partner of the Year │Foundation & Endowment

PRIVATE EQUITY AWARDS

Private Equity Fund of Funds of the Year Secondaries Firm of the Year

Private Equity Lender of the Year Private Equity M&A Investment Bank of the Year

Private Equity Transactional Law Firm of the Year Private Equity Fund Formation Law Firm of the Year

VENTURE CAPITAL AWARDS

Venture Capital Fund of Funds of the Year Venture Capital Firm of the Year

Venture Capital Lender of the Year Venture Capital Law Firm of the Year

ACTIVITY AWARDS

Private Equity Fundraise of the Year Venture Capital Fundraise of the Year

IPO of the Year Venture Capital Exit of the Year │Trade Sale

Private Equity Exit of the Year │Mid Market Trade Sale Private Equity Exit of the Year │Large Trade Sale (Qualified as above billion)

INDUSTRY PROFESSIONAL AWARDS:

PEVC Pension Consultant of the Year

Private Equity Lawyer of the Year: Presented to a lawyer for advising private equity firms on transactions.

Venture Capital Lawyer of the Year: Presented to a lawyer for exclusively advising venture capital firms on transactions.

INDIVIDUAL AWARDS ENTRY FORM (Leadership and/or Industry Professional Awards)

INSTRUCTIONS: Please be sure to read the eligibility standards before entering your nominations.

Please duplicate this form for each unique award nominee. Forms must be fully completed to be eligible. The nominee must confirm attendance at the awards gala ceremony. No part of your information is shared with any external parties per our strict confidentiality company policy.

PART A: NOMINEE BASIC INFORMATION

(1)  Nominee’s Full Name:

(2)  Nominee’s Title:

(3)  Award Category:

(4)  Nominee’s Company name:

(5)  Nominee’s Phone number:

(6)  Nominee’s Email address:

PART B: REFERENCE. One external reference is required.

Reference Full Name: / Title:
Company: / Type of Company:
Email: / Phone:

PART C: PROFILE, OPTIONAL (75 words or less, and please DO NOT exceed the word limit) Short profile of why the nominee is worthy recipient for the award category.

PERSON FILLING and SUBMITTING THE FORM: REQUIRED

Full Name: / Title:
Company: / Type:
Email: / Phone:

TERMS: By completing the form the nominee agrees to the following policies:

§  Global M&A Network does NOT sell, barter or disclose your data and information to any external firms.

§  Global M&A Network (GM&AN) reserves the right to re-classify entries and/or eliminate awards categories. GM&AN may include the nominee/ winners in its news releases, web-site and/or marketing materials.

§  Nominees/finalists must attend the awards gala ceremony to be officially recognized as a winner and honored.

§  REGISTRATION details: www.globalmanetwork.com

FIRM AWARDS ENTRY FORM

INSTRUCTIONS: Please be sure to read the eligibility standards for the award category before entering your nominations.

Please duplicate this form for each unique award nominee. Forms must be fully completed to be eligible. The nominee must confirm attendance at the awards gala ceremony. No part of your information is shared with any external parties per our strict confidentiality company policy. Complete PART A, B, and C.

Note, while Global M&A Network team generates a short list of qualified finalists firms, we strongly recommended that FIRMS enter nominations since the awards group will review all the entries.

PART A: NOMINATED FIRM BASIC INFORMATION

(1)  Name of the Nominated Company/Organization:

(2)  Type of Firm (example - Public plan, venture capital, etc.):

(3)  Award Category:

(4)  Total Asset Under Management (for Fund Company only):

PART B: REFERENCE. One external reference is required.

Reference Full Name: / Title:
Company: / Type of Company:
Email: / Phone:

PART C: PROFILE OF NOMINATED FIRM (100 words or less. Please DO NOT exceed the word limit.).

Describe in the empty space below why the nominated firm is a worthy winner for the nominated category of award.

(1) For institutional fund award category, include dollar value or percentage of the fund allocated to private equity and/or venture capital; plus, if there has been any increase or decrease in assets allocated towards PE and VC investments.

(2) For law and investment bank firm categories, please cite number of unique transactions completed in 2014/2015.

PERSON FILLING and SUBMITTING THE FORM: REQUIRED

Full Name: / Title:
Company: / Type:
Email: / Phone:

TERMS: By completing the form the nominee agrees to the following policies:

§  Global M&A Network does NOT sell, barter or disclose your data and information to any external firms.

§  Global M&A Network (GM&AN) reserves the right to re-classify entries and/or eliminate awards categories. GM&AN may include the nominee/ winners in its news releases, web-site and/or marketing materials.

§  Nominees/finalists must attend the awards gala ceremony to be officially recognized as a winner and honored.

§  REGISTRATION details: www.globalmanetwork.com

ACTIVITY AWARDS ENTRY FORM: Private Equity or Venture Capital Fund Raise Categories:

INSTRUCTIONS: Please be sure to read the eligibility standards for the award category before entering your nominations.

Please duplicate this form for each unique award nominee. Forms must be fully completed to be eligible. The nominee must confirm attendance at the awards gala ceremony. No part of your information is shared with any external parties per our strict confidentiality company policy. Complete PART A, B, and C.

Note, while Global M&A Network team generates a short list of qualified finalists firms, we strongly recommended that FIRMS enter nominations since the awards group will review all the entries.

(1)  Name of the Nominated Firm:

(2)  Awards Category (Venture Capital or Private Equity Fund Raise):

(3)  Fund Target and the Size of Fund Closed:

(4)  Date the Fund Closed:

(5)  Investment Objective of the Fund Closed:

(6)  Amount of Time Spent on the Fund Raise:

(7)  List Top 5 Institutional Fund Investors:

Part B: PROFILE. (75 words or less, and please DO NOT exceed the word limit.).

Please cite unique elements of the fund raised such as the history of the amount raised over the last fund, breakdown of limited partners, if any placement agents were used, and the investment objective of the fund.

PART C: REFERENCE. One external reference is required.

Reference Full Name: / Title:
Company: / Type of Company:
Email: / Phone:

PERSON FILLING and SUBMITTING THE FORM: REQUIRED

Full Name: / Title:
Company: / Type:
Email: / Phone:

TERMS: By completing the form the nominee agrees to the following policies:

§  Global M&A Network does NOT sell, barter or disclose your data and information to any external firms.

§  Global M&A Network (GM&AN) reserves the right to re-classify entries and/or eliminate awards categories. GM&AN may include the nominee/ winners in its news releases, web-site and/or marketing materials.

§  Nominees/finalists must attend the awards gala ceremony to be officially recognized as a winner and honored.

§  REGISTRATION details: www.globalmanetwork.com


ACTIVITY AWARDS ENTRY FORM: TRANSACTION: IPO or TRADE SALE CATEGORIES

INSTRUCTIONS: Please be sure to read the eligibility standards for the award category before entering your nominations.

Please duplicate this form for each unique award nominee. Forms must be fully completed to be eligible. The nominee must confirm attendance at the awards gala ceremony. No part of your information is shared with any external parties per our strict confidentiality company policy. Complete PART A, B, and C.

Note: While Global M&A Network team generates a short list of qualified finalists firms, we strongly recommend that firms

nominate since the awards group will review and consider all the entries.

(1)  Name of the Nominated Firm:

(2)  Awards Category:

(3)  Deal (Example: Sure1 IPO; or Sale of Sure 1 to Certain Inc., etc)

(4)  Deal Size (IPO or Trade Sale):

(5)  Date Trade Sale Deal Closed or the IPO was Listed:

(6)  IPO ONLY: Name of the Exchange and Float:

(7)  Rate of Return:

PART B: LIST DEAL PARTITES.

Recommended not required: Include contact name, phone number and email address for primary deal advisors.

Financial Advisors: (List only the primary IPO underwriters or deal advisors):

Legal Advisors: (List only the primary IPO underwriters or deal advisors):

PART C: REFERENCE. One external reference is required.

Reference Full Name: / Title:
Company: / Type of Company:
Email: / Phone:

PERSON FILLING and SUBMITTING THE FORM: REQUIRED

Full Name: / Title:
Company: / Type:
Email: / Phone:

TERMS: By completing the form the nominee agrees to the following policies:

§  Global M&A Network does NOT sell, barter or disclose your data and information to any external firms.

§  Global M&A Network (GM&AN) reserves the right to re-classify entries and/or eliminate awards categories. GM&AN may include the nominee/ winners in its news releases, web-site and/or marketing materials.

§  Nominees/finalists must attend the awards gala ceremony to be officially recognized as a winner and honored.

§  REGISTRATION details: www.globalmanetwork.com

PEVC INTELLIGENCE FORUM and AWARDS GALA CEREMONY │TBA, 2015. San Francisco

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INQUIRIES CONTACT: Raj Kashyap, managing partner at 914.886.3085 Email:

Disclosure: Global M&A Network, awards group reserves the right to evaluate award categories based on nominations and its own research, due diligence. © 2008-2015. All Rights Reserved. Awards forms only for the purpose of entering nominations.