London, 22 October 2025 – The Tech Capital is pleased to announce the launch of its fifth annual Global Awards, set to recognise outstanding achievements across the global digital infrastructure sector.

The awards cover finance, legal, advisory, energy, technology, and project development, offering industry participants the opportunity to showcase excellence in transactions, investment, leadership, and project execution.

The 2026 edition of the awards continues to emphasise credibility, rigour, and impartiality. Submissions are open through 30 January 2026, with the shortlist revealed on 17 February. Winners will be announced at the Awards Gala on 11 May, held in conjunction with the International Finance Forum 2026 (IFF26).

The judging process incorporates checks and balances to uphold impartiality. Judges are prohibited from reviewing categories where conflicts of interest exist, and results remain confidential until the formal announcement at the gala.

João Marques Lima, Managing Director & Founder of The Tech Capital, said: “Our judges are selected based on industry merit and background, representing diverse expertise and regions. We assemble a panel of over 50 judges from various fields, including operations, finance, investment, regulatory, energy, technology, public sectors, and more. A rigorous due diligence process ensures impartiality by preventing conflicts of interest in category assignments. Judges evaluate submissions using predetermined criteria available on the awards website, with multiple reviewers per entry to ensure fairness. A Head Judge is also assigned to oversee the process. This comprehensive approach maintains the awards’ credibility, transparency, and recognises true excellence in each category.”

2026 Awards Categories

Deals & Transactions Awards

• Digital Infrastructure M&A Deal of the Year – Recognises mergers or acquisitions that reshape ownership, enhance competitive positioning, or drive strategic growth.
• Capital Raise of the Year – Celebrates innovative capital raising across debt, equity, or hybrid structures.
• Project Finance Deal of the Year – Rewards exemplary project financing enabling large-scale digital infrastructure development.
• AI & Emerging Tech Investment of the Year – Recognises investment transactions advancing AI or emerging technology within digital infrastructure.
• Energy Deal of the Year – Highlights transactions supporting sustainable and efficient digital infrastructure.

Finance, Legal & Advisory Firms Awards

• Investment Vehicle of the Year – Awards the most effective investment vehicle demonstrating performance, innovation, and strategic impact.
• Financing Bank of the Year – Recognises the bank demonstrating leadership and influence in financing digital infrastructure projects.
• Advisory & Due Diligence Team of the Year – Celebrates technical, financial, or commercial advisory excellence.
• Law Firm of the Year – Rewards law firms providing exceptional capability and influence in global digital infrastructure projects.

Infrastructure & Project Excellence Awards

• Breakout Success Award – Recognises companies or projects achieving exceptional growth or market entry.
• Digital Infrastructure Action Award – Celebrates initiatives delivering measurable ESG impact or promoting sustainable development.
• Digital Infrastructure Project of the Year – Highlights outstanding completed projects demonstrating innovation, execution, and impact.

Leadership & People Awards

• Finance & Investment Leader of the Year – Recognises individuals showing exceptional leadership in finance and investment.
• Legal Leader of the Year – Celebrates individuals providing legal leadership in transactions, governance, or regulatory initiatives.
• Under 35 Rising Star Award – Rewards exceptional contributors under 35 in finance, investment, law, or leadership.
• Regional Digital Infrastructure Leaders of the Year – Recognises outstanding regional leadership across LATAM, North America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and APAC.
• Global Digital Infrastructure Leader of the Year – Honours an individual with exceptional global influence and contribution.
• Special Recognition Award – Recognises unique achievements or initiatives not covered by other categories.
• Leadership Legacy Award – Celebrates a career with sustained impact on the global digital infrastructure sector.

The awards provide an opportunity for industry participants to benchmark their performance and recognise peers across multiple sectors, including operations, finance, legal advisory, investment, energy, and technology.

Submissions for the awards can be made via the Awards Portal here. Participation offers exposure to a distinguished audience of investors, project developers, regulators, and business leaders, providing networking opportunities and sector visibility across regions.

The Tech Capital Global Awards have grown steadily over five years, reflecting the expanding role of digital infrastructure in global markets. By combining rigorous judging with sector-wide participation, the awards aim to maintain an impartial and merit-based standard that recognises genuine achievement.

Key Dates:

• 30 January 2026: Submission deadline
• 17 February 2026: Shortlist announcement
• 11 May 2026: Awards Gala and winners announcement

For further details and to submit entries, visit The Tech Capital Global Awards 2026.

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