BESCO’s Hall of Fame
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BESCO’s Hall of Fame
Nomination criteria
Contribution to the entrepreneurial ecosystem
An unquestionable reputation
No active political involvement
Not a member of BESCO's Board of Directors
1 Nominations
March 30 – April 30, 2026, everyone in the BESCO community will be able to nominate an entrepreneur who has made a lasting positive impact on Bulgaria's entrepreneurial ecosystem.
2 Selection
The 15 candidates with the most nominations will be presented to a special jury of experts and ecosystem leaders.
3 Jury Evaluation
A carefully selected jury of entrepreneurs, investors, and ecosystem leaders ranks their top three nominees. Each ranking carries a different number of points. After all votes are counted, five finalists are selected, including the overall winner. Each year, only one entrepreneur earns a place in the BESCO Hall of Fame.
4 Preparation & presentation
The finalists take part in a process of filming, interviews, and content production that showcases their achievements and contribution to Bulgaria's entrepreneurial ecosystem. Their stories come to life during the official BESCO Hall of Fame ceremony, where the winner is announced.
Nomination and Award Process
The nomination and award process is structured in clear, well-defined steps to ensure full transparency and fairness at every stage.
Jury Members
Formed by BESCO's long-standing partners and supporters, the jury brings together more than 40 accomplished investors, founders, and business leaders among the most respected and recognizable figures in Bulgaria's entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Partners
Companies join BESCO to actively support and shape a better business ecosystem. They contribute through engagement, shared values, and participation in key initiatives.
America for Bulgaria Foundation
DSS - Digital and Software Solutions
Schoenherr Rechtsanwaelte GmbH - Branch Bulgaria & Stangl
Payhawk
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Several Clouds
Fund of Funds
Creative Partners
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Space Dive
MP-STUDIO
Product Partners
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DEVIN
See us in action
BESCO events bring the community together to exchange ideas, discuss key topics, and actively shape the business environment.
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What people in the ecosystem say
Viktor Tokushev
Managing Partner - Tokushev and Partners Law Office
With the old guard… Congratulations to the entire team at BESCO on a wonderfully organised Hall of Fame — an event that clearly highlights the recognition of and inspiration drawn from entrepreneurs!
Zlatina Ruseva-Savova
Managing Partner - Ruseva-Savova & Co
At BESCO - The Bulgarian Entrepreneurial Association Hall of Fame last night we truly felt the impact of the winner Raycho Raychev, EnduroSat and his: tremendous #personal #growth, #authenticity, #discipline and constant #change - a journey that started in his home country and went to #space, making him a role model to follow, encouraging entrepreneurs to act boldly and never give up. His words he “rarely remembers a Saturday and Sunday when he’s not been working” made me feel I’m normal and on the right track, as I fully recognise myself in that statement.
Pavla Tsvetkova
Associate, Legal Advisory at KPMG
A month has passed since the second Hall of Fame by BESCO and I keep coming back to one thought: What a night! On November 17, a Monday like no other, the second Hall of Famе took place and gave all of us who attended a night to remember. It is inspiring - especially amid the wuthering times we live in - to be reminded of what people, and people alone - driven, unstoppable, true visionaries - can accomplish: reaching the stars, literally. Thank you.
Yordan Romanov
CEO & Founder, Romanov Media
"BESCO's programs create real value—not just through networking, but by acting as a catalyst for structured and measurable transformation."
Zhaneta Kostadinova
Founder & Managing Director – IT & Business Talent Acquisition
Yesterday I attended BESCO Hall of Fame, and I'm still holding onto the energy from the evening. I loved it. It moved me and reminded me how much stronger Bulgaria's entrepreneurial community is becoming. I saw many familiar faces, met new people, and had conversations about ideas, dreams, and courage. Stories of hard work, perseverance, and the drive to build something meaningful. EnduroSat, we're proud of you! I am feeling inspired and grateful that I had the chance to be there.
Elena Kaneva
Co-Founder - Awesomesauce
BESCO what a night! So much inspiration, so much feeling. A Hall of Fame that reminded us why we choose this path. EnduroSat and Raicho Raichev - enourmous respect. You have proved once again that when you are crazy passionate about what you build, you don’t just create companies… you create impact. For the world. And for Bulgaria. Because this place deserves greatness, and there are people fighting for it.
Georgi Georgiev
Deputy Director “Corporate Communications and Social Responsibility” at Fantastico Group
Inspiring stories from inspiring people. For the second year in a row, Hall of Fame 2025 brought together people with vision, ambition, and a shared commitment to shaping the future of business in Bulgaria. Congratulations to the team at BESCO - The Bulgarian Entrepreneurial Association for delivering another outstanding event on the stage of the National Theatre and for continuing to set the direction for Bulgaria's entrepreneurial ecosystem.
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