National Venture Capital Association

NVCA members: Join President & CEO Bobby Franklin and our Government Affairs team for an exclusive members-only webinar on Friday, November 8th, at 1 PM ET/10 AM PT! We’ll dive into the latest results from the 2024 Election and, more importantly, discuss the potential impacts on venture capital and portfolio companies. From shifts in the balance of power on Capitol Hill to possible regulatory changes, you’ll get the insights you need to better navigate the entrepreneurial ecosystem. After the discussion, bring your questions to our Q&A session!   Register: https://lnkd.in/dm3KPVUS 

The scholarship application for Cohort 18 of VC University, our industry-leading certificate course on the fundamentals of venture finance, opens today! 🥳 Our sister organization, Venture Forward, offers this full scholarship to aspiring VCs from underrepresented and underestimated backgrounds. This opportunity also includes access to exclusive office hours and a three-month mentorship program. Apply by this Friday, November 1, for consideration: 🔗📆 https://lnkd.in/eWwj2nk

📅 Members-Only Webinar: New AML Rules In August 2024, FinCEN finalized rules requiring investment advisers to implement anti-money laundering (AML) programs. Join NVCA and WilmerHale experts Zachary Goldman and Phillip S. Gillespie to explore: 🔹 FinCEN and SEC expectations 🔹 Key compliance steps for advisers 📧: Contact Jason Vita ([email protected]) to register

📰 Member Spotlight: National Grid Partners We sat down with Pradeep Tagare, Head of Investments, to explore how National Grid Partners is shaping the future of energy: 💠 $450M Deployed: 46 companies, 4 specialty VC funds, and 7 successful exits since 2018. 💠 Focus on the Future: Investments at the intersection of IT & energy to create smarter, renewable networks. 💠 Global Reach: Access to 120+ utilities through the NextGrid Alliance. 💠 Commitment to Net Zero: Helping startups and energy companies tackle climate challenges together. Read more in our latest blog: https://lnkd.in/eVwajvBd

The time has come to shine a spotlight on the outstanding innovators and trailblazers in the hashtag #venture capital industry. 🌟 We are thrilled to announce that nominations are OPEN for the 2025 NVCA's Leadership Awards Dinner. Know someone who's driving #innovation, breaking barriers, or championing excellence in hashtag #VC? This is your chance to celebrate them. We have four prestigious awards up for grabs: 🏆 Venture Vanguard Award 🏆 Rising Star Award 🏆 DEI Impact Award (Presented in partnership with Venture Forward) 🏆 Startup Innovator Award Share your nominations by December 13, 2024, and stay tuned for more updates 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eZ8BFhah

Check out the newly released Q3 2024 PitchBook-NVCA Venture Monitor report, created in partnership with J.P. Morgan, Dentons, and Deloitte. This report dives deep into the latest U.S. VC dealmaking, exit, and fundraising trends. The VC market remained in flux as Q3 ended, with the industry setting a measured pace. While activity has slowed compared to Q2, founders and investors continue to navigate the tension between scaling and conserving capital. Non-traditional investors stayed engaged, and as we head into Q4, this balancing act will remain critical. Key Highlights: 💠 $10.4B in exit value across 243 events – LPs still waiting for distributions. 💠 A record 57,674 VC-backed companies, as exits remain elusive. 💠 $65.1B raised across 380 VC funds in 2024 – on track to surpass 2023. 💠 $328.4B in dry powder, ready to be deployed. ➡️ Read the full report: https://lnkd.in/g47hvnZV

Five years of VC University! This extraordinary Venture Forward program has already made great strides in democratizing access to venture capital education and fostering more diversity within the venture capital industry. Working with the industry, VC University has already achieved:  💠 4,300+ VC University alumni  💠 580+ full VC University scholarships awarded to underrepresented individuals  💠 600+ mentorship matches connecting emerging talent with industry leaders  💠 17 sold-out cohorts    Thank you Kate Mitchell, Sergio Monsalve, and Ryan Nece for joining our CEO Bobby Franklin to discuss these efforts at the first-ever in-person VC University event.

Excited to share that our President and CEO, Bobby Franklin, will be leading a session at the 2024 Venture Equity Summit on October 10th in Washington, D.C. This event, hosted by the Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center, will unveil new research on the top-performing states for venture equity, providing a blueprint for equitable entrepreneurship in the U.S.  Bobby will join Elizabeth Mazhari of TEDCO, Jennifer Hayes of Invest Detroit, and Leigh-Ann Buchanan, Esq. of Miami-Dade Innovation Authority to discuss Building Sustainable Ecosystems.  The Venture Equity Project, supported by JPMorganChase and the Nasdaq Foundation, aims to unlock capital for underrepresented entrepreneurs and emerging VC fund managers. Don’t miss this opportunity to dive into innovative public policy recommendations driving equity in the venture ecosystem.  RSVP here: https://lnkd.in/e96Cqxkm

🚨 Deadline Extension Alert! 🚨 The deadline for the 2024 VC Human Capital Survey has been extended to this Friday, Oct. 4.  A huge thank you to all the firms that have already participated.  If your firm hasn’t submitted yet, there's still time! Your input is vital. 

Virginia's startup ecosystem is thriving: 8th in the nation for VC investments! Virginia has seen 10,000 new high-growth startups over the past two years and $2.5 billion in VC investments last year. The impact of venture capital in the state is undeniable, fueling innovation in AI, defense, climate tech, and beyond. And it is always great to be in the same room with National Venture Capital Association members Lavrock Ventures, Veteran Ventures Capital, and Virginia Venture Partners. A big thank you to VIPC | Virginia Innovation Partnership Corporation for gathering such a passionate group of investors and innovators driving real change in the Commonwealth.