Former winners
Former winners who
became unicorns
70 billion US dollars
17 unicorns funded through the alumni network, with a combined valuation that reflects the scale and momentum of the GSA community.
- bitpanda
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- carsome
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- grab
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- insider one
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- kry
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- lalamove
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- legora
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- lunar
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- mamaearth
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- meero
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- oura
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- payhawk
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- pleo
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- revolution precrafted
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- voi
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Global Winners
Edition 11 / 2026
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bemyfriends Startup of The Year
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AmHyTech Best Newcomer
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Kardi Ai Best Health Tech Startup
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Monet Best Fintech Startup
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Catextra Best Green Tech Startup
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EdVentures Investor of The Year
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Singapore Management University Best Accelerator / Incubator Program
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Rubik Hub Best Co-Working Space
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Bobby Yulandika Putra Founder of The Year
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Akansha Dimri Diversity Role Model of The Year
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Dr.Medkit Best Youth Startup
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Darya Kamkalova Ecosystem Hero of The Year
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Rakhima Nugmanova People’s Choice
Global Winners
Edition 10 / 2024
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Eratani Eratani is solving global agricultural challenges with a comprehensive ecosystem, from farmer support to crop distribution and supply chain management.
website Eratani (opens in a new tab)Startup of The Year
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Cyclizm Cyclizm offers optimized green hydrogen and renewable energy solutions, focusing on plant design and automating feasibility studies for global sustainability.
website Cyclizm (opens in a new tab)Best Newcomer
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TechBuzz Hub TechBuzz Hub offers startup incubation, coworking, coaching, and growth support to help entrepreneurs succeed in a competitive market.
website TechBuzz Hub (opens in a new tab)Best Co-Working Space
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BasiGo BasiGo, a Kenyan startup, is transforming public transport with cost-effective electric matatus, aiming for a cleaner, more efficient future.
website BasiGo (opens in a new tab)Best Green Tech Startup
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Fumbi Fumbi, a Slovakian startup, simplifies cryptocurrency investing with user-friendly tools, promoting safe and accessible digital asset growth across Europe.
website Fumbi (opens in a new tab)People’s Choice
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Hadeer Shalaby Hadeer Shalaby is a business leader with 8 years of experience, empowering 150,000+ women in Egypt and the Middle East, and mentoring startups.
LinkedIn Hadeer Shalaby (opens in a new tab)Founder of The Year
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Tech Istanbul Tech Istanbul, part of Istanbul’s Smart City Directorate, boosts startups with programs connecting tech enthusiasts to industry, aiding growth from idea to global.
website Tech Istanbul (opens in a new tab)Best Accelerator / Incubator Program
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Soulmates Ventures Soulmates Ventures is an accelerator for bold entrepreneurs building a sustainable future, funding up to €1M in air, water, energy, and waste.
website Soulmates Ventures (opens in a new tab)VC of The Year
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Nexstem Nexstem’s hardware and intuitive interface enable seamless BCI apps with medical-grade signals, an easy SDK, and a versatile design for advanced health solutions.
website Nexstem (opens in a new tab)Best Health Tech Startup
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Momint Momint is an NFT-backed social media platform connecting creators and fans, boosting engagement through blockchain technology.
website Momint (opens in a new tab)Best Web3.0 & AI Startup
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Mari Luukkainen Mari Luukkainen is the Principal at Identity.vc, investing in 100+ startups and founder of Herizon.io, named Investor of the Year NWITA 2022.
website Mari Luukkainen (opens in a new tab)Diversity Role Model of The Year
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Mya Thandar Mya Thandar is the Chairperson at MyJobs Myanmar, advocating for youth career development and women’s empowerment, transforming MyJobs Group.
LinkedIn Mya Thandar (opens in a new tab)Ecosystem Hero of The Year
Global Winners
Edition 09 / 2023
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Kubik Inc. Kubik transforms plastic waste into durable, low-carbon buildings, offering a cleaner, more affordable way to urbanize— from schools to homes, clinics to warehouses.
website Kubik Inc. (opens in a new tab)Startup of The Year
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Emata Emata is transforming agricultural finance with a scalable solution, empowering cooperatives and farmers while driving rapid growth.
website Emata (opens in a new tab)Best Newcomer
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Avila Spaces Avila Spaces leads Portugal’s flexible workspace market, offering award-winning coworking and business lounges for dynamic, sustainable growth.
website Avila Spaces (opens in a new tab)Best Co-Working Space
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Magdalena Linke-Koszek Magdalena empowers women through Her Impact, a career platform she founded in 2019, growing it to 30K+ members and securing seed funding solo.
LinkedIn Magdalena Linke-Koszek (opens in a new tab)Diversity Role Model of The Year
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Spirii Spirii accelerates EV adoption with innovative software, enabling businesses and municipalities to launch charging networks in months, not years.
website Spirii (opens in a new tab)Best Green Tech Startup
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Bower Bower makes recycling a rewarding no-brainer with a unique app that incentivizes recycling consumer packaging at regular bins.
website Bower (opens in a new tab)People’s Choice
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Sarah Qureshi Aero Engine Craft is developing contrail-free aircraft engines to reduce aviation-induced global warming, pioneering eco-friendly aviation technology.
LinkedIn Sarah Qureshi (opens in a new tab)Founder of The Year
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Startup Wise Guys Startup Wise Guys accelerates early-stage startups with 250+ investments, making it one of Europe’s most active investors since 2012.
website Startup Wise Guys (opens in a new tab)Best Accelerator / Incubator Program
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Draper B1 Founded in 2010, this venture capital firm has backed 100+ startups, launched by entrepreneurs who also created Spain’s first accelerator for innovative businesses.
website Draper B1 (opens in a new tab)VC of The Year
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Cerebra.ai Ltd CEREBRA accelerates stroke detection with AI-powered software, available on PC, mobile, and cloud for faster, more accurate treatment.
website Cerebra.ai Ltd (opens in a new tab)Best Vertech Startup
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Petra Wolkenstein Petra Wolkenstein helps startups scale through strategy, investor access, and partnerships, leading Konsultori and key2investors.
LinkedIn Petra Wolkenstein (opens in a new tab)Ecosystem Hero of The Year