NEVY Awards 20:26 · Back to the Future | Dec 3, 2026

The Night

Less awards-show formality. More the ultimate reunion.

Since 2013, the NEVYs have been the one night a year New England's founders, funders, and operators stop building to celebrate how far we've come.

For year 14, we're going Back to the Future, and for the first time we have a co-host: Pitch Lift, the Boston founder competition where entrepreneurs pitch investors in a real elevator.

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Celebrate the wins. Eight awards spanning the full ecosystem, from Emerging Company of the Year to the Spirit of the NEVYs.
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The room is the value. The conversations here become next year's deals, hires, and partnerships. This is the reunion, not a conference.
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A night, not a panel. Open-bar buzz, a theme worth dressing for, and a room designed to leave you more connected than you arrived.

Founders & CEOsVC & Angel InvestorsOperators Life Sciences & BiotechTechEcosystem LeadersPolicymakers

The community behind the future

500+

Attendees

250+

Founders & CEOs

100+

VC Firms

14

Years Strong

The one night to be in the room

Three sellouts running. Miss it and you're hearing the stories secondhand.

Tickets · Released in timed waves

One room. Waves that only go up.

One ticket type, released in timed waves with each wave capped. When a wave sells out, the price goes up, and it never comes back down. Sold out three years running.

Sold Out

"88 MPH" Early Bird

~~$140~~

This wave sold out, right on cue. The floor is gone, and the price only climbs from here.

Sold Out

Wave 1 · sold out

⚡ On sale now

General Admission

$180

The current wave, and the lowest price still available. Same legendary night, same 500+ room. When this cap fills, the price jumps again and never comes back down.

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Wave 2 · live now · capped quantity

"Final Countdown" Last Call

$200

The final release before door prices. If we reach this wave, we're nearly full, and you're cutting it close.

Last Call

Wave 3 · final release

The Unofficial After Party

The night doesn't end at 10. Capital Z is hosting the Unofficial After Party nearby, so the reunion keeps going. Details coming soon.

The NEVY Awards

Eight awards. The full ecosystem, on one stage.

01

Emerging Company of the Year

The breakout building serious momentum, the name everyone will know next year.

02

Powerhouse Company of the Year

An established force setting the pace for the whole region.

03

Exit of the Year

The acquisition or IPO that rewarded the believers and made the region proud.

04

Rising Star VC

The investor whose conviction and hustle are reshaping who gets funded.

05

Capital Catalyst of the Year

The capital force fueling founders forward, whether investor, angel, LP, or emerging manager.

06

Community Champion of the Year

The connector who makes the ecosystem feel like a community, not a market.

07

Firm of the Year

The firm whose year, by returns, reputation, and impact, stood above the rest.

08

Spirit of the NEVYs

The person or company who embodies why we do this: generosity, grit, and heart.

Back to the Future · Past NEVY Winners

They won a NEVY early. Look at them now.

First NEVY · 2016

Toast

A four-time NEVY winner that's grown from a $30M raise at its first win to a NYSE company with $2.5B in ARR.

NEVY · 2018

CarGurus

Consumer Company of the Year in 2018. In 2025: $907M in revenue and $197M in net income.

NEVY · 2020

Commonwealth Fusion

Emerging CleanTech Company of the Year in 2020. Since then: roughly $4B raised, Google signed as its first fusion power customer, and its SPARC machine taking shape in Devens.

Two-time winner

WHOOP

A two-time NEVY winner, now valued at $10.1B with 2.5 million members.

Past honorees also include Alnylam, Moderna, DraftKings, PillPack, Desktop Metal, and Atlas Venture. The next one might be standing next to you at the bar on December 3.

Know someone who deserves a NEVY?

Good news: we've extended the deadline to Sunday, October 18 at 5 PM ET. Tell us who's moving New England forward.

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The 2026 NEVYs Are Made Possible By

The partners powering the night.

Host &
Co-Host

Supporting

Friends

Ecosystem
Partners

Unofficial
After Party

Hosting the Unofficial After Party nearby once the show wraps.

Partner With the NEVYs

Join them at the center of the night.

Sponsoring the NEVYs places your brand shoulder-to-shoulder with the people driving the future of New England innovation: front and center on stage and across the venue, with personal introductions to the nominees, winners, and VIPs you want to meet, and a marketing campaign that runs for months before and after the night itself.

Sponsorship Levels

Champion

$20,000

Center-stage

10 VIP tickets
Central on-stage branding
Nominee & attendee lists
Personal + follow-up intros
Logo in recap video
3-month campaign

Supporting

$10,000

Deloitte · J&J · Citrin Cooperman

6 VIP tickets
On-stage & venue branding
Nominee & attendee lists
Follow-up intros to VIPs
3-month campaign

Friend

$5,000

Stifel · CIBC

3 VIP tickets
On-stage & venue branding
Nominee & attendee lists
Follow-up intros to VIPs
3-month campaign

Add-On Menu

Claim a moment of the night

$5K + 2 tix

The Flux Capacitor Bar

Your brand on every drink, all night long.

$5K + 2 tix

The DeLorean DJ Booth

Your branding on the booth that keeps the party moving.

$2.5K + 1 tix

The Time Tunnel Entrance

The themed entry every guest walks through.

The NEVYs Community Column · Season 1

Boston builds quietly. This year, we tell the story out loud.

Five of the region's sharpest writers and creators, each publishing one story a month on the New England ecosystem through the NEVYs lens. New pieces through December, all building toward December 3.

Meet the Columnists

Season 1 · Aug–Dec 2026

Keith Cline

VentureFizz

Bella Pivo

FoundersEdge

Jordan Elster

Creators x Founders

Jonathan Chang

Markit AI

Stephanie Roulic

Startup Boston

Meet the Columnists → Pitch a Story

Questions, Answered

Everything you need before December 3.

Is this just an awards show?+

No, it's a party with an awards program inside it. Eight categories, real cheers, zero filler, and a whole lot of celebrating in between. Come for the recognition, stay for the reunion.

My company isn't nominated, should I still come?+

Absolutely. The room is the reason. The vast majority of the 500+ people here come to connect and celebrate, not to collect a trophy. This is the night the ecosystem shows up for itself.

What's included in my ticket?+

Entry to the full event at Citizens House of Blues Boston: the awards program, the celebration, and access to the entire 500+ room of founders, investors, and operators. Food and drinks are included.

Will it actually sell out?+

Sold out 3 years in a row, and Early Bird is already gone. The current wave is the lowest price you'll see from here. Waiting is the one strategy that has never worked.

What should I wear?+

Cocktail / celebration attire with an 80s twist. Think 1985: big hair, neon, and retro flair are encouraged and celebrated, but never required. Come as your best-dressed self.

Can I bring my team or buy a group of tickets?+

Teams come every year. Message us about bundled ticket options.

Can I transfer my ticket if I can't make it?+

Tickets are transferable. Just let us know and we'll help you pass it along.

Is there an after party?+

Yes. Capital Z is hosting the Unofficial After Party nearby once the show wraps at 10. Details coming soon.

Where is it, and how do I get there?+

Citizens House of Blues Boston, 15 Lansdowne Street (Fenway / Kenmore). Steps from the Kenmore T; rideshare is recommended on event nights.