Once again in 2026, Venture Dallas is looking for the best startups that Dallas has to offer —  and we're looking for your help.

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​Simply submit your favorite startup(s) via the button below. Once we recieve nominations, the startup committee will follow up with the nominees to gather the information we need to pick the best of 2026. Self-nomination is acceptable and you can nominate multiple startups.

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Two award categories:

Early Stage — Less than $25M invested
Growth Stage — More than $25M invested

 

Eligibility:

• Located in DFW or have a significant presence in the region

• Making a meaningful impact in the market

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Awards dinner:

We’ll be bringing select nominees together at a private dinner with Nasdaq on September 24.