The first-ever Bootstrapper Awards brought together an inspiring group of B2B SaaS founders
to celebrate companies that have scaled without external funding. It was a night of connection,
insight, and recognition—honouring those who’ve built remarkable businesses from the ground up.
Founders shared candid stories of hiring, scaling, and the unique challenges of bootstrapping.
Keynote speaker, Sumir Karayi, founder of 1E, shared his journey from founding his business to a €720M acquisition.
Awards were presented by Alexis Prenn, co-founder of Dext, a former Kennet portfolio company.
The Bootstrapper Awards will be back next year. Until then, check out the photo gallery to relive some of the best moments.
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