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We are proud to present Venture Capital Journal’s seventh annual list of 40 Rising Stars under the age of 40.

A senior associate who leveraged 'her deep scientific understanding of gene engineering' from academic research and a partner who built networks across AI technical communities are among VCJ's latest 40 Rising Stars under the age of 40.

A principal focused on AI early-stage investments, a partner concentrating in biotechnology and a principal involved with women’s health research are among those on VCJ's 2026 list of 40 Rising Stars under the age of 40.

A partner who advises her firm’s crypto portfolio companies about go-to-market strategies and a CEO who has led investments in deep-tech and space tech companies are among VCJ's 2026 40 Rising Stars under the age of 40.

A partner who has 'transformed founder support by building an onboarding program that drives trust, clarity and execution' and a GP who has been 'the driving force' in making her firm a leader in the early-stage space are two of VCJ's latest 40 Rising Stars under the age of 40.

Coaching entrepreneurs translates into stronger leadership, better execution and companies that endure, writes Lenore Champagne Beirne of Bright Ventures.

Before joining QED in 2022, Zuo helped founders at Google’s early-stage venture fund build next-generation fintech and commerce tech companies focused on insurance, e-commerce and other areas.