National Venture Capital Association

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.

?? NVCA Members-Only: CVC Working Group Meeting: Portfolio Support On October 1st at 4:00 PM, NVCA members are invited to join an exclusive session where our panel of experts will explore how Corporate Venture Capital (CVC) firms can provide unparalleled support to their portfolio companies. From customer sourcing to international expansion, CVCs offer unique advantages that traditional VCs can't match. Our panel includes: ?? Jack Crawford, ImpactVC (Moderator) ?? Tamara Steffens, TR Ventures (Thomson Reuters) ?? Nick Washburn, Intel Capital ?? Alison Perez, PhD, Lockheed Martin Ventures Don't miss this opportunity to gain insights on how CVCs can drive value and secure top deals! Please contact Jason Vita- [email protected] to register.

Share your workforce and talent management data by TOMORROW in our VC Human Capital Survey. Your firm's information matters! ??: https://lnkd.in/gTDveCtr

?? We applaud Ranking Member Senator Tim Scott for introducing the Empowering Main Street in America Act (EMSAA) in the Senate. This bill includes key provisions from the NVCA-supported DEAL Act, expanding qualifying venture capital investments to include secondaries and fund-of-fund investments. As our CEO Bobby Franklin said, "This key provision would expand access to capital in emerging markets and address liquidity pressures facing many venture capitalists." With bipartisan support in the House, we urge the Senate to pass this crucial legislation. Let's work together to strengthen our entrepreneurial ecosystem. ?? Press Release: https://lnkd.in/eMZWQtuQ?

?? What is the current state of human capital in the #VC industry? We, along with Venture Forward and Deloitte, are seeking to find out. We recently launched the 2024 VC Human Capital Survey. This survey captures essential data on the workforce demographics at US #VC firms. Our goal is 100% participation from active US #VC firms, regardless of size, focus, location, or current demographics.? Only one response is needed per firm, and all data is confidential, used only in an anonymized and aggregated form. ???? ??: Submit your data by September 27: https://lnkd.in/gTDveCtr?

NVCA board members met with key congressional leaders and their staff to discuss a few of the critical issues impacting our industry: Capital Markets, Artificial Intelligence, and next year’s tax bill. ?? Engaged with Sen. Todd Young (R-IN), Rep. Jay Obernolte (R-CA), Rep. Ted Lieu (D-CA) and Rep. Zoe Lofgren (D-CA) on fostering a regulatory environment that promotes AI innovation.? ?? Discussed the need for supportive tax policies that enhance investment and entrepreneurship with Rep. Van Duyne (R-TX), Rep. Lloyd Smucker (R-PA), and Rep. Mike Kelly (R-PA).?? ?? Highlighted the role of venture capital in driving growth with Sen. George Helmy (D-NJ), Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC), Rep. Bryan Steil (R-WI), and Rep. Daniel Goldman (D-NY). Thank you, policymakers, for engaging with the venture capital community! We appreciated the opportunity to highlight the impact our portfolio companies are making in communities across the country.

For today’s Building Better, we spoke to Jack Crawford of Impact Venture Capital and Gordon (Gordie) A. Campbell of Cornami, Inc.. Impact Venture Capital is known for its unique approach to seed-stage AI investments, driven by strategic corporate partnerships that boost the success of early-stage companies. This vision has led to support for game-changing innovations that are transforming industries. On the portfolio side, Cornami is setting new standards in AI chip technology and cybersecurity. Their Fully Homomorphic Encryption (FHE) is a groundbreaking solution that promises to secure data in a world increasingly driven by AI and cloud computing. In today’s Q&A, they share insights on their successful collaboration, how Impact supports Cornami’s growth, and the incredible future they see ahead for both companies. ??: https://lnkd.in/eFZzmKhA

?? Time is running out to volunteer as a VC mentor in the upcoming VC University mentorship program. The deadline to sign up is this Friday, September 20! We especially need life science VC investors who work in Healthcare Services (including HealthTech and Digital Health), Pharma / Biotech, Medical, and Healthcare Devices of all experience levels to volunteer. Make a meaningful difference to an early-career or aspiring VC from an underrepresented background, by volunteering 1 hour/month from November-January, in this program run by Berkeley Law Executive Education, NVCA, and our sister organization Venture Forward. Learn more and sign up by THIS FRIDAY: https://lnkd.in/eSi3gQba