Asia Value Creation Awards
Every investor hunts undervalued deals.
➜ What's rarer? The undervalued operators who create the value.

The Moneyball Question for Asia PE/VC/Family office: Who are your value creation MVPs?

➜ AVCA is the Michelin Guide that answers it.
Evaluated by exit value architects and transformation specialists.
Recognizing funds AND individual operators.
We champion the builders of healthier ecosystems and enduring company cultures across Asia.
✓ Exit Lift-Focused | ✓ Individual + Fund Recognition | ✓ Practitioner-Led Evaluation | ✓ 10+ Asian Markets
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THE AVCA DIFFERENCE
#1 First in Asia: Exit Lift & Value Creation System Evaluated. We assess HOW you created value—not just IRR/MOIC outcomes.
#2 World's First: Individual + Fund Recognition. Operating partners and CEOs get personal awards, not buried in fund returns.
#3 Evaluated by Those Who've Done It. Former operating partners, CEOs who've delivered exits, transformation architects.
#4 Systems Over Luck. Repeatable playbooks and documented excellence—not one-time market timing.
"The Award That Changes Your Fundraising Narrative"
In Asia's private markets, "value creation" is mentioned everywhere—but rarely measured consistently. Funds compete on headlines, not hard evidence of operational transformation.
AVCA introduces a common language, transparent methodology, and independent governance structure that institutional investors, limited partners, and portfolio operators can trust.
For LPs:
  • "Finally see WHO creates value (individual operators), not just which fund.
  • Evaluate GP's ability to recruit/retain top operating talent."​
For GPs:
  • Differentiation in LP Meetings: AVCA-Enabled- "Meet our AVCA-recognized operator + proven exit lift system"
  • "Join our AVCA-winning value creation team" = competitive advantage
For Operating Partners:
  • Market shows 30-40% compensation premium for recognized operators​
  • Personal brand independent of fund affiliation
  • LinkedIn: "AVCA Operating Partner of the Year 2026"
For Portfolio CEOs:
  • "Award validation = exit premium. Acquirers pay 15-25% more for 'AVCA-recognized transformation' track records."​
  • "AVCA-recognized CEO" reduces buyer's execution risk perception
  • Next PE-backed CEO role at premium terms
Coverage Across Asia
🌏 10+ Markets | 🏢 50+ Evaluation Criteria | 👥 50+ Jury Members (announcement Q1 2026)
AVCA STUDIO
"Beyond Awards: The AVCA Collective"
At AVCA, we're building more than an awards platform—we're creating an ongoing, open environment where operators, CEOs, and transformation specialists share real playbooks, experimental growth tactics, and transparent case studies.
What Makes Us Different:
  • Live case study sessions and behind-the-scenes transformations
  • Unfiltered AMA sessions with award-winning operators
  • Peer-driven "show & tell" events
  • Open innovation experiments (AI tools, automation, growth hacking)
Join the movement where the best builders learn, share, and win—together.
EVALUATION METHODOLOGY
"Evidence-Based. Practitioner-Led. Transparent."

What Gets Evaluated 6 Core Pillars
  1. Operational Value Creation (25%) How you improved margins, productivity, costs—with documented playbooks​
  1. Digital & Transformation (20%) Technology integration, automation, data-driven decision systems
  1. Commercial Acceleration (20%) Revenue growth, market expansion, go-to-market transformation​
  1. Exit Lift Engineering (15%) How you designed exit value from Day 1, buy-and-build mastery​
  1. ESG-Driven Value (10%) ESG initiatives that directly enhanced financial performance
  1. Portfolio Leadership (10%) Management team building, CEO development, succession planning​
Who Evaluates
  • Former Operating Partners from leading PE firms​.
  • Portfolio CEOs who've delivered exits​.
  • Growth System Architects from expert operating teams​.
  • Not consultants. Not deal makers. Operators who've built and exited.
AWARD CATEGORIES
Fund-Level Awards
🏆 Value Creation Firm of the Year (PE & VC)
🏆 Deal of the Year (Transformation / Growth / Buy-and-Build)
(PE, VC, and Family Office respectively)
Individual Awards (by Affiliation)
⭐ Operating Partner of the Year
⭐ Portfolio Company CEO of the Year
⭐ Rising Star in Value Creation (Under 40)
(PE-backed, and Family Office-backed respectively)
Regional Special Mentions
Japan | Korea | Singapore | Greater China/HK | Southeast Asia | India | ANZ
Domain Awards
Digital Value Creation | ESG Value Creation | Exit Lift Engineering | Growth System of the Year
Note: This is a tentative plan and subject to refinement based on community feedback.
Meet Our Founder & Chair
David Kim
Founder & Chair, Asia Value Creation Awards
30-year investment banking veteran who architects Asia's first value creation recognition platform. Former C-level executive across GE Capital, Korea Development Bank, and six Asian markets—bridging capital markets with operational execution.​
As designer of AVCA's evaluation framework, he built 50+ criteria that deliver LP transparency: recognizing individual operators who drive exits, not just funds that claim credit. Widely published tech and growth execution columnist across Asia's leading platforms including TechNode, e27, and Korea Economic Daily.​​
His mentees include a Ministry of SMEs Grand Prize winner (1 of 92) and CES 2025 Innovation Award recipient.
Why AVCA Exists:
"I've watched brilliant operating partners deliver transformational exits—then see their PE firm get all the credit. Meanwhile, LPs struggle to identify which GPs actually build value vs. ride markets.
AVCA fixes both: Operators get recognition. LPs get transparency. The industry shifts from deal hunting to building excellence."
Leadership & Governance Structure
Comprised of respected leaders across private equity, venture capital, corporate transformation, global consulting and academia.

(Full roster to be revealed.)
How to Participate in AVCA
Nomination Process
Private equity and venture capital firms may nominate portfolio companies that demonstrate outstanding growth, operational execution, and transformative value creation. Our nomination process is designed to be straightforward while gathering comprehensive information necessary for thorough evaluation.
Nominees are assessed against rigorous criteria spanning financial performance, operational improvements, strategic positioning, ESG considerations, and market impact. The evaluation framework accounts for market-specific contexts and company stages to ensure fair comparison.
Assessment Timeline
Following nomination, our evaluation team conducts detailed analysis using both quantitative data and qualitative insights. The assessment process typically spans 8-12 weeks and includes opportunities for clarification and additional information submission.

Key Dates for 2026
  • Nomination Period Opens: Q1 2026
  • Submission Deadline: Q2 2026
  • Assessment & Evaluation: Q2 2026
  • Award Announcement: Q2-Q3 2026
Recognition That Drives Real Value
10+
Asian Markets
Coverage across major investment markets from Japan to Korea, India, Singapore to China
50+
Evaluation Criteria
Comprehensive assessment framework spanning financial, operational, and strategic dimensions
100+
Industry Leaders
Network of PE/VC professionals and portfolio executives engaged in the AVCA ecosystem
AVCA recognition provides tangible benefits that extend far beyond a trophy. Award recipients gain enhanced credibility with institutional investors, improved positioning in competitive markets, and access to an exclusive network of recognized leaders. The validation strengthens fundraising narratives, attracts top talent, and opens doors to strategic partnerships across Asia.
Our transparent, rigorous methodology ensures that recognition is earned through demonstrated excellence rather than subjective factors. This credibility makes AVCA a meaningful differentiator in investor communications, limited partner reporting, and market positioning strategies.
Asia Value Creation Awards
Launching Q1 2026 to recognize excellence in private equity and venture capital value creation across Asia's dynamic markets.
🚀 Nominations Open Until Q2 2026
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Asia Value Creation Awards
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Launching Q1 2026
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