NAIC thanks the Institutional Limited Partners Association (ILPA) for co-hosting our ninth Institutional Investor Roadshow of 2024. In the Roadshow, NAIC facilitated high-level one-on-one meetings between 29 NAIC member firms and decision-makers at ILPA members: Investure, LLC, CommonSpirit Health, Hamilton Lane, MN Services, and Venture Capital Trust Fund. NAIC would like to thank Erika Lehmer, Senior Director, ILPA Diversity in Action, for her hard work and for making the event a success. Our Roadshows provide an invaluable opportunity for NAIC member firms to introduce themselves, share their investment strategies, and engage with leading LPs. More information about how NAIC connects diverse-owned asset managers with capital allocators: https://lnkd.in/eNFh489M
National Association of Investment Companies (NAIC)
Financial Services
Washington, DC 9,497 followers
The largest network of diverse- and women-owned alternative investment firms
About us
The National Association of Investment Companies was founded in 1971. Comprised of 185 member firms representing over $380 billion in assets under management, it is the largest network of diverse-owned alternative investment firms in the United States. For the past five decades, the NAIC has served as a trade association representing the interests of its member firms by assisting in the syndication of deals, publishing compelling research, and introducing institutional investors to opportunities to invest with managers that possess significant talent and the capacity to produce extraordinary returns.
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External link for National Association of Investment Companies (NAIC)
- Industry
- Financial Services
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- Washington, DC
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1971
- Specialties
- Private Equity, Hedge Funds, Alternative Investments, Real Estate, and Venture Capital
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1300 Pennsylvania Avenue
Suite 700
Washington, DC 20004, US
Employees at National Association of Investment Companies (NAIC)
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Qui Vuong
Empowermentalist, Collaborator, Investor, Advisor, Incubator, Fiduciary, Activist, Advocate, Volunteer, Hub
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Harland Abraham
Board Member. C-Suite Professional. Business Development and Client Relationship Executive.
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Kristen Perlman
Director of Marketing & Communications | Brand Builder | Data-Driven Growth Marketer | Strategic Communications | Collaborative Leader | Financial…
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Marissa Mahoney
Director of Partnerships and Alliances at the National Association of Investment Companies
Updates
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NAIC and American Investment Council (AIC) hosted our 3rd annual Welcome Reception at the CBC Annual Legislative Conference, where we recognized leaders making significant strides. Congratulations to our inaugural awards recipients! 🏆 Sapphire Award for Economic Empowerment - The Honorable Nikema Williams (GA-05) 🏆 Emerald Award for Executive Excellence - Xavier D. Williams, CEO of Network Wireless Solutions (NWS) The event featured a powerful panel discussion with Rashad Bilal and Troy Millings, hosts of the Earn Your Leisure podcast, and Xavier Williams discussing the role of private investment in fostering innovation and creating essential infrastructure. Xavier shared how the support from NAIC member firm Grain Management, LLC has empowered him to lead with agility and implement forward-thinking strategies to keep NWS at the forefront of the industry. We are honored to recognize these leaders for their contributions to economic growth and innovation. #PrivateEquity #DiverseLeadership #CongressionalBlackCaucus
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NAIC members attended an insightful webinar yesterday that shed light on how the EY Nottingham Spirk Innovation Hub can help private equity firms harness innovation to drive economic value through cost efficiency, product evolution, and innovation. Here are some key takeaways from the presentation: ⭐️ Brent Duersch shared the backstory of EY’s relationship with Nottingham Spirk, which began when the firm was nominated for EY’s Entrepreneur of the Year Award. The firms have since created a powerful partnership that helps companies bring innovative products to life, from prototype to full-scale production. ⭐️ Tim Tracy emphasized that in today’s private equity environment, innovation is critical for creating value, providing a specific example of how innovation is key for long-term growth as well as cost-cutting. ⭐️ Ed Markowski discussed how Nottingham Spirk helps companies transform ideas into market-ready products. He detailed their ability to scale innovations from concept to commercialization, with engineers, designers, and product experts working together to build solutions that disrupt industries. ⭐️ Daniel Snyder walked through EY’s Design-to-Value approach, which focuses on product cost reduction while enhancing quality. He shared an example of how his team reduced costs for an HVAC company by re-engineering thermostats, driving efficiency and market success. ⭐️ Zack Simmering and Danny Broyles highlighted the role of IP analytics in creating value, using machine learning and advanced data analytics to identify untapped growth opportunities in patent portfolios. They highlighted a case where they assessed over 80,000 patents for a client, narrowing it down to 25 innovation opportunities. Thank you to the EY Nottingham Spirk team for sharing their expertise. We look forward to seeing how NAIC members and their portfolio companies will leverage the Innovation Hub to drive innovation and efficiency. NAIC members can view the webinar recording in the member portal by the end of the week. #EY #NottinghamSpirk #PrivateEquity #ProductDevelopment
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NAIC is excited to introduce Harbor Bankshares Corporation to our network. Harbor Bankshares Corporation (HBC) is a diversified bank holding company with over 40 years of providing capital, financial services, and community development resources to the Greater Baltimore and Washington Metropolitan Region. Led by John Lewis, President & CEO, HBC is certified by the U.S. Treasury as a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI). Its principal subsidiary, The Harbor Bank of Maryland (HBM), is the only Black-owned commercial bank founded and headquartered in Baltimore. The Bank has served as a vital community anchor and an accelerator of wealth creation and economic development. Certified by the FDIC as an African American Minority Depository Institution, The Harbor Bank of Maryland manages and retains distribution agreements for over $1.5 billion in assets. Led by Tony Thomas, Managing Partner, HBC’s private credit and asset management affiliate, Harbor Bankshares Capital Corporation, houses the firm’s Specialized Small Business Investment Company (SSBIC) license. HBC, through its Community Development Entity subsidiary, is one of the largest bank-affiliated New Markets Tax Credit allocates and manages 35 funds with nearly $500 million in allocation. #diverseleadership #privatecredit #alternativeinvestments
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Recent deals announced by NAIC Member firms and their portfolio companies: • Clearlake Capital Group to Acquire MV Credit from Natixis Investment Managers [https://lnkd.in/e5bc2Svz] • Arkview Capital Closes Sale of Majority Stake in Icon Parking [https://lnkd.in/edxbEZw4] • Advantage Capital Finances Affordable Housing Development [https://lnkd.in/e8izDC65] • ICV Partners, LLC Announces Successful Exit from Horizon Air Freight [https://lnkd.in/dMeduiSd] • HCT Renewable Energy LLC Closes $13MM in Investment Capital from Phoenix Merchant Partners and Caydan Capital Partners [https://lnkd.in/ePttWPXc] • HarbourView Equity Partners Acquires Select Publishing Assets of James Fauntleroy [https://lnkd.in/egEP5c2k]
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Registration is open for our next Industry Insights Live webcast on September 26th where NAIC President & CEO Robert L. Greene (Bob) will lead a discussion with Miriam Rivera, CEO, Co-Founder, and Managing Director of Ulu Ventures. A leading seed-stage venture fund in Silicon Valley, more than 80% of Ulu Ventures’ portfolio companies are founded by diverse teams, including women, underrepresented groups, and immigrants. Ulu Ventures’ investment strategy is data-driven, aiming to reduce bias and focus on emerging markets that have been historically overlooked by traditional venture capital. This approach aligns with the firm’s commitment to diversity and has delivered superior returns for its stakeholders. The daughter of Puerto Rican migrant farmers, Rivera’s career is marked by significant achievements, both as an entrepreneur and a tech industry leader. Before founding Ulu Ventures, Rivera played a critical role at Google, joining the company in 2001 as its second attorney. Her work in re-engineering contracts and legal processes was instrumental in helping the multinational technology company scale from $85 million to $10 billion in revenue over five years. She also expanded Google’s legal team from a small group to nearly 150 members, establishing a foundation for the company’s rapid growth. Register: https://lnkd.in/exi2VNFu #venturecapital #alternativeinvesting #diverseinvestments
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SuperReturn North America is the premier gathering for senior LPs, GPs, and private market leaders across North America and beyond. Don’t miss out on expert insights covering key topics like deglobalization, US-China relations, deploying capital in volatile markets, valuations, fundraising strategies, secondaries, tech, impact investing, and the inclusive economy. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/dejaZV7d NAIC members can enjoy a 10% discount on registration. Contact us or look for the link in the 9/5 E-News to get your discount code.
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NAIC is excited to welcome Prosperise Capital LLP into our network. Based in London with offices in Miami and Milan, Prosperise Capital LLP is a global asset manager with extensive experience across multiple market cycles, specializing in corporate credit, fixed income, structured assets, and distressed debt. As an asset manager, one of their primary objectives is to offer more valuable alternatives to traditional investment options. Prosperise Capital’s strategies are unified by a unique and opportunistic approach aimed at delivering attractive risk-to-return ratios. The firm is led in Europe by Gennaro Pucci, Founder and CIO, Dirk Rothig, Partner and CEO, and in the US by Walter Ernesto Dolhare, Partner and CRO and Pasquale Cardone II, Partner and Head of Commercial Real Estate. Prosperise Capital manages assets across three markets: European credit and direct lending, carbon credit and real assets, and U.S. Commercial Real Estate. #diverseleadership #hedgefund #alternativeinvestments
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Are you a woman in college looking to get a foot in the door in the alternative investment industry? We are hosting an interest webinar for undergraduate and post-graduate students to learn more about the Paradigm Changers internship program. Attendees will hear from former interns, host firms, and program managers. Our goal is to introduce you to the program, address frequently asked questions, and announce the application opening date. 📅 Date: Tuesday, September 24 ⏰ Time: 4:00-5:00pm ET 📍 Location: Zoom Registration Link: https://lnkd.in/eNscUfHT
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Attention women founders in healthcare and life sciences: Applications are now open for the next AWS Investor Connection Program! This virtual workshop and networking event will focus on Generative AI and its growing role in healthcare and life sciences. Aarthi Srinivasan, AI Startup Advisor at Amazon Web Services (AWS), will provide insights into Gen AI trends, applications, and AWS solutions. The session will include case studies showcasing how startups are leveraging AI tools. Following the session, NAIC will facilitate pre-arranged 1:1 networking opportunities between participating investors and founders. Attendees can also connect with AWS and NAIC leaders in a virtual networking lounge. Apply to participate as a founder or register as an investor: https://lnkd.in/gPid-8G6 #entrepreneurs #startups #healthcare #lifesciences