The 2024 Harsányi Prize Has Been Announced
The 2024 Harsányi János Award has been awarded to Jonathan Medved, founder of OurCrowd. The award was presented by the Hungarian Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (HVCA) in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the development of the venture capital industry and the promotion of entrepreneurial spirit on a global scale.
Jonathan Medved personally received the award from András Molnár, President of HVCA, and Judit Budai, a member of the HVCA leadership, during the association’s 25th Annual Investment Conference, held on September 24 at the Budapest Music Center.
During the award ceremony, Jonathan Medved expressed his gratitude and highlighted the accomplishments of OurCrowd, which now manages over $2.3 billion in investments, boasts a portfolio of 440 companies, and has achieved 65 successful exits. As a pioneer of the Israeli high-tech sector, he emphasized that AI, cybersecurity, and high-tech industries are the future of investments, not only in Israel but globally as well.
The Harsányi János Award was established by HVCA in 2023 in honor of the Hungarian-born Nobel laureate economist. It is awarded annually to individuals or organizations that have made an outstanding impact on the advancement of entrepreneurial processes.